Paris is making strides to accommodate people with disabilities, though many buildings, pavements and metro stations remain a challenge for the wheelchair-bound. For instance, many restaurant bathrooms are found in the basement, down staircases that even the able-bodied might find difficult to navigate, and metro stations that date from the first half of the 20th century shouldn't be counted on to have lifts. For this reason, whenever visiting a new place in Paris, check beforehand to learn what services are provided.

On the plus side, metro platform edges are marked with raised strips to warn the sight-impaired, and the city is installing audio indicators at traffic lights to ensure safe crossing.