Public toilets in France

Across 12 cities in France, 2,720 toilets are listed, 2,637 of them free.

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Looking for a toilet in France rarely costs anything: 97 per cent of the 2,720 listed toilets are free. Only 83 charge. That is the comfortable case — you can set off without hunting for coins.

The 2,720 toilets in France are spread across 12 cities. Paris leads with 1,050, followed by Lyon with 396. That is a more even spread than in many other countries.

Step-free access and changing tables

52 per cent of toilets in France are recorded as step-free — a good figure by international comparison. A baby changing table is noted on 81 entries (3 per cent); with small children it is worth checking the features before you set off.

Where these numbers come from

Most entries for France come from OpenStreetMap, the open map volunteers have been building since 2004. On top of that sit places users added in the app themselves, with ratings and photos. The two sources are kept apart so a mistake in one never overwrites the other. An entry reported as gone is hidden rather than deleted — so it can come back if the toilet reopens.

Common questions

How many public toilets are there in France?

Toiletten-Finder currently lists 2,720 toilets in France, across 12 cities. The number grows because users can add places themselves.

Are toilets in France free?

97 per cent of the listed toilets are free — 2,637 out of 2,720.

Which city in France has the most?

Paris, with 1,050 listed toilets.

Does the app work in France without internet?

Yes. An area you have loaded once stays on your phone and is shown again without a connection. Abroad without roaming, that is the most important part of the app.