Water is often provided by your building and the minimal cost is included in you’re your rent or as a supplemental charge. While the French consume a great deal of bottled water and are, in part, responsible for its enormous international popularity, Parisian tap water is of excellent quality. Recently the city of Paris (and its progressive and green mayor) has launched a campaign to encourage people to drink from their taps rather than buying bottled water. For more information: www.eaudeparis.fr.