A few minutes' walk from Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, Paris Change welcomes visitors at 4 boulevard Saint-Michel: a licensed currency exchange office, commission-free, open 7 days a week.
Notre-Dame and Saint-Michel: Two Landmarks of the Same Neighbourhood
Notre-Dame Cathedral, on the Île de la Cité, and Place Saint-Michel almost face each other, separated only by a branch of the Seine and the Pont Saint-Michel. For a visitor leaving the cathedral, reaching the Left Bank takes just a few minutes on foot. It is right there, at the entrance to the Latin Quarter, that you will find our currency exchange office.
Let's be clear and honest: Paris Change has only one shop, at 4 boulevard Saint-Michel (75005). There is no counter set up on the square in front of Notre-Dame or on the Île de la Cité. But our address is so close to the cathedral square that many travellers naturally think of it as "the Notre-Dame currency exchange." The distance is covered on foot, with no transport needed, simply by crossing the bridge.
Why Change Your Money Here Rather Than Elsewhere
The area around Notre-Dame and Saint-Michel sees one of the heaviest tourist flows in Paris. You'll find ATMs and a few counters there, but conditions vary widely from one place to another. Here is what sets our office apart:
- Commission-free: the rate displayed at the counter is the one you get, with no hidden fees added at the time of payment.
- ACPR licensing: Paris Change (legal entity Paris Exchange) is a currency exchange office licensed by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution, which is backed by the Banque de France. This is a guarantee of reliability and compliance.
- More than 53 currencies available: US and Canadian dollars, pounds sterling, Swiss francs, yen, dirhams and many other currencies that are often hard to find elsewhere.
- Open 7 days a week: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. This is rare in Paris, and particularly valuable for travellers visiting Notre-Dame on the weekend.
- Online booking available, with in-store pickup, to prepare your transaction and save time on site.
How to Get Here From Notre-Dame
The simplest route is on foot: from the square in front of Notre-Dame, head towards the Pont Saint-Michel, cross the Seine, and you arrive directly at Place Saint-Michel and its boulevard. Our shop is located at the very start of the boulevard, on the Latin Quarter side.
If you are coming from another part of Paris, the neighbourhood is perfectly served: Saint-Michel metro (line 4), as well as RER B and RER C at the Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame station. For details on the lines, exits and recommended routes, see our directions and transport.
This same station connects within minutes to the main railway stations and, via the RER B, to the airports. Many visitors therefore make it their first or last stop in Paris, just before or after exploring the cathedral.
Practical Tips for Tourists in the City Centre
In the Latin Quarter and on the Île de la Cité, some shops, cafés and small restaurants still appreciate cash, even though cards are widely accepted. Keeping a little cash on you avoids unpleasant surprises for a coffee, a souvenir or a vendor who doesn't accept small amounts by card.
Also remember to plan ahead if you are leaving Paris for abroad: it is often easier to obtain your currency before departure, at a central office, than to look for a counter once you arrive. A useful and very real reminder: above €10,000 (or the equivalent in foreign currency) in cash carried into or out of the European Union, a customs declaration is mandatory. Below this threshold, no particular formality is required.
The rates applied are counter rates, both for buying and selling: they are indicative and change every day according to the market. To find out the day's rate for the currency you are interested in, the most reliable way is to visit us or to prepare your transaction through online booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a currency exchange office directly at Notre-Dame?
Paris Change has only one shop, located at 4 boulevard Saint-Michel, facing the Île de la Cité. There is no counter on the square in front of Notre-Dame, but our address is only a few minutes' walk away, crossing the Pont Saint-Michel.
Are you open on weekends for tourists?
Yes. We are open 7 days a week: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. This is a real asset in a neighbourhood as busy as the one around Notre-Dame.
Do I need to book my currency in advance?
It is not mandatory, but online booking with in-store pickup lets you prepare your transaction and save time on site, especially during peak tourist hours.
Visiting Notre-Dame and the Latin Quarter? Drop by and see us at 4 boulevard Saint-Michel, or prepare your exchange online today for a quick, commission-free pickup in store.
