Disabled visitors

Disabled people are mostly discriminated, they have no many facilities in transport services, hotels, banks, pubs, theaters, shop centers or public toilets, and France is not the exception, despite of this there are some services already implented such ramps, widening doorways for wheelchair users or other forms of access in those places, but disabled visitors, blind, deaf, paraplegic or have a learning disability, need to use services in an easier way, for example public transport is not very friendly for them, most of the cases there is not any ramp to get to the train and it takes a while until someone helps you to get into it, but is true that others have places for wheelchairs at the first class saloon with no charge. Most cinemas, especially the more modern multi-screen types, provide good facilities for disabled people. If you are in France it's a good idea to talk to the owner of the service you are using or who is attending you, at a cafe bar or any other, and explain exactly what your needs are. This will help them understand what adjustments they might need to make to the way they provide their services. The French Ministry of Tourism, has initiated a campaign which is proving to be of invaluable help for disabled people when travelling. The Eurotunnel now offers unique advantages for disabled people, from London to Paris it is often easier to take Eurostar than flying. And many other tranport services offer discounts and benefits for disabled people. There are many resources on the web where you can find information about disabled people in France: