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Local services in Paris

Real offices, advice centres and organisations in Paris that help newcomers — with languages, costs and official sources.

Consumer advice

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    • Official
    • Free

    If a bank refuses to open an account for you, the Banque de France designates a bank that must open one with free basic services. You apply online in your personal space, at a Banque de France branch or by post, with…

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    • Official
    • Non-profit
    • Free

    Free advice and help for consumers in France who have a dispute with a trader based in another EU country, Iceland or Norway, for example after an online purchase or a holiday booking. It is part of the ECC-Net network…

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    • Official
    • Free

    Independent public authority that proposes amicable solutions to disputes with electricity and gas companies and informs consumers of their rights. Disputes are filed online through SOLLEN or by post. Its Energie-Info…

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    • Official
    • Free

    State-labelled advice points, about 500 across France, run by associations, municipal social action centres and other local bodies. Open to everyone, they give free, confidential and personalised advice on managing a…

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    • Official
    • Free

    Free public service of the consumer protection authority (DGCCRF) for reporting problems with a company: shop and online purchases, unwanted calls and door-to-door selling, renovation work, telecoms, banking and…

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