What kind of plug/converter/adapter do i need for paris?

Question

i am canadian (happy canada day) and im going to paris for a month of school in a few days and i have no idea what kind of plug/converter/adapter i need. i dont understand electricity, i dont understand plugs so any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance.

Answer 1

If you're just going to be using computer/cell phone you usually don't need a transformer/voltage converter (check your manual), but you do need a plug adapter.   The adapter is usually a small white plastic thing that looks similar to a N. American adapter (the kind you might put on to extend Christmas tree lights, but a little bigger than that) and is available in the hardware section of bigger stores in France.  I think we paid only a few euros for each one.   If you'll be using hairdyers and such, then you need a transformer/adapter to transform the voltage.  French voltage is 220 I believe and N. American is 120. The one I have is about the size of a small toaster and allows me to plug in 2 different appliances (like a stereo and a speaker).  It's metal and heavy and was very expensive (I believe we paid over a hundred American dollars for it), but there may be smaller ones that cost less.  It might even be cheaper to just buy a new hairdryer when you get to France - unless you are bringing other things you need to transform.  If you're using a transformer you don't need an adapter with it.  

But buy a few adapters for your lap top and cell phone.  The reason you need an adapter is because the French plug prongs are long and round, and the North American prongs are flat.  Hope this helps!

Answer 2

You will need both a voltage converter and a plug adapter.

French voltage is higher than the Canadian 120 v. and you need a  transformer to use most of your electrical devices. (although many computers and cell phone chargers are designed to use either voltage).

The French use a two or three pin plug with round pins rather than the flat ones used in North America.

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Answer 3

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