CAR PARKING SPACES RESERVED FOR DISABLED PEOPLE:

These spaces are exclusively reserved for use by disabled people in possession of a European Parking Card or a GIC/CIC Card.


Where to find car parking spaces reserved for disabled people in Paris ?

Paris : Map and list of spaces reserved for disabled people

How to obtain a « European Parking Card », formerly the GIC-GIG card?

Since 1 January 2000 the GIC and GIG cards have been replaced by the « European Parking Card ».
In France, they can be obtained (in most cases) from your nearest Maison Départementale des Personnes Handicappés (MDPH).
NB: Valid GIC and CIC cards may still be used in France up to their expiry date.

For more informations:
www.prefecturedepolice.interieur.gouv.fr.
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How to use it?

The card allows all disabled European nationals to park in reserved spaces on all French territory.
It must be displayed at the bottom, right-hand corner of your windscreen.
It can only be used by the title-holder or by an accompanying person in their presence.


Free or paying parking?

In Paris, parking is free for disabled people with a « European Parking Card ». Each town council decides whether or not to provide these reserved spaces for free.


Proving your disability as a foreign visitor?

European visitors:

If you are in possession of the « European Parking Card » you have the same rights as a French citizen. _It is a good idea to attach the multilingual leaflet to your card placed on your windshield.
Think about ordering the card before you go if you do not already have one.

Non-European visitors:

The Paris City Council has extended the right to free parking to foreign disabled people that can prove their condition with official documents (Disability logo, original card and French translation).

CAR PARKS ACCESSIBLE TO DISABLED PEOPLE:

Paris has numerous underground car parks that are accessible to disabled people but which often have very low ceilings.
Minibus drivers should be extra careful.
In these car parks, parking is paying but you can sometimes benefit from a reduction.


Find accessible Parisian car parks on the following websites:


www.parkingsdeparis.com
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CAR PARKS RESERVED FOR BUSES AND COACHES:

Consult all the details on parking for coaches in Paris:
www.paris.fr.
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