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UNHCR HELP — France

Paris, France

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in France, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
Hours, location & source
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Paris for geographic context

Check before you go. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Help finder or referral

Soliguide

France-wide, France

A multilingual solidarity map for nearby meals, drinking water, shelters, day centres, showers, laundry, clothing, health care, and administrative support.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Water
  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
CostFree resource finder.

Free to use

AccessOnline and mobile service search
Hours, location & source
Coverage
Online service covering supported areas in France

Check before you go. Coverage and schedules are updated by area. Open each listing for its current hours and contact instructions.

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Restos du Cœur Local Associations

France-wide, France

The official Restos du Cœur network routes people to nearby food assistance and broader social support across France.

  • Food
  • Navigation
  • Clothing
  • Health
CostFree resource finder.

Free to search; provider rules vary

AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & source
Coverage
Departmental association finder across France

Check before you go. Registration, documents, distribution dates, and available services vary by local association; contact the selected association.

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Eau de Paris Fountains Map

Paris, France

Eau de Paris provides an interactive map of over 1,200 public drinking fountains and 1,500 partner establishments across Paris. The service allows anyone to find free, safe drinking water and refill their bottles to stay hydrated and reduce single-use plastic.

  • Water
CostFree resource finder.

Free to use and fill bottles

AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & source
Coverage
Citywide map covering Paris

Check before you go. Available to everyone in the city, including public fountains and partner establishments.