Convention Vaugirard Paris Budget Guide

Emergency Numbers: Police: 17 (EU: 112) | Medical / Fire: 15 | Local Currency: EUR (1 USD ≈ 0.92EUR)

Map of Budget Spots

Cheap Beds & Emergency Accommodation

Name	Type	Cost / Night	Address	Tips & Rules
Arty Paris Porte de Versailles Hostel	Hostel	35 EUR	62 Rue des Morillons, 75015 Paris, France	Budget hostel near Parc Georges Brassens with dorm beds, lockers, and shared lounge areas.

Cheap Groceries & Free Meals

Supermarket Discount Hours: Supermarkets like Monoprix and Carrefour apply 30%-50% discount stickers on fresh goods between 18:30 and 20:30.
Best Cheap Eats: Fresh baguettes from local bakeries (~1.20 EUR), canned lentils/chickpeas from Lidl, and kebab shops along Rue de la Convention.

Discount Supermarkets

Supermarket	Best Budget Buys	Address (Google Maps)
Lidl	Store-brand pasta, canned beans, oats, dairy, and low-cost produce	111 Rue de la Convention, 75015 Paris, France
Aldi	Discount staples, cheap bread, eggs, apples, and bottled water	226 Rue de la Croix Nivert, 75015 Paris, France

Free Meals & Food Banks

Location	Address (Google Maps)	Opening Hours & Requirements
Restos du Cœur - Centre 15ème Mademoiselle	31 bis Rue Mademoiselle, 75015 Paris, France	Food distribution for low-income individuals; check intake hours or register at the venue.

Free Water & Public Restrooms

Free Drinking Water Points

Location	Address (Google Maps)	Where to Find It
Square Saint-Lambert Drinking Fountain	2 Rue Théophraste Renaudot, 75015 Paris, France	Wallace fountain and public drinking water tap inside park grounds. Open during park hours.
Parc Georges Brassens Water Fountain	2 Place Jacques Marette, 75015 Paris, France	Public drinking water fountain located inside the park grounds.

Free Public Toilets

Location	Address (Google Maps)	Hours & Notes
Sanisette Publique - Rue de la Convention	182 Rue de la Convention, 75015 Paris, France	Self-cleaning automatic public toilet booth, free of charge, open 24/7.
Sanisette Publique - Porte de Versailles	Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris, France	Free automatic public toilet booth located near the metro and tram entrances.

Free Wi-Fi, Workspaces & Showers

Places with Free Wi-Fi & Power Outlets

Place	Address (Google Maps)	Wi-Fi & Desk Details
Bibliothèque Marguerite Yourcenar	68 Rue d’Alleray, 75015 Paris, France	Major municipal library with free ‘Paris_Wi-Fi’, work desks with power sockets. Closed Mondays.
Bibliothèque Vaugirard	154 Rue de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris, France	Public library providing free city Wi-Fi network and study tables with outlets.

Note: Public Wi-Fi here is unencrypted. If accessing bank or work portals, keep NordVPN on. Grab the student rate (via Student Beans verification), or lock in the 2-year plan to save the most.

Cheap Showers & Public Baths

Location	Cost	Address (Google Maps)	How to Use
Bains-douches Castagnary	0 EUR	17 Rue Castagnary, 75015 Paris, France	Free municipal public bathhouse with individual clean hot shower cabins. Towels and soap not provided.

Getting Around Cheaply

Best Way to Move Around: Walking and Metro Line 12 (Convention / Vaugirard / Porte de Versailles) or Vélib’ bike-share
Standard Fare: 2.15EUR
Transit Scams to Avoid: Unofficial taxi drivers offering rides near Paris Expo Porte de Versailles during major trade shows.

SIM Cards & Internet

Best Budget Carrier: Free Mobile
How to Keep Data Costs Low: Free Mobile €2/month plan (includes 2 hours calls + 50MB data), available instantly from automated kiosks.

Safety, Scams & Areas to Avoid

Common Local Scams

Scam	How to Avoid It
Petition Signer / Pickpocket Distraction	Politely ignore people approaching with clipboards asking for signatures or donations near metro stations.
Gold Ring Scam	If someone drops a ring in front of you and asks if you lost it, keep walking and do not engage.

Areas to Avoid at Night:

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