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Taxes and tips
What is the sales tax in Paris?
Goods and services in France are taxed at a
value-added tax rate (VAT) of 20%. This rate is
applied to most good and services sold for
consumption. Note that taxes in France are included
in the price of the items you buy, rather than being
calculated at check-out.
Do I need to tip?
Generally, tips are not necessary or expected.
However, if you feel that your service was
exceptional, feel free to add tip. Restaurants do not
usually add tip when processing payments by credit
card, so expect to tip in cash if you choose to do so.
