Paris Update

The good old days of free luggage carts at Paris railway stations are over. During a recent visit, carts at Gares Est and St. Lazare required the insertion of a 10-franc piece (about $1.64 U.S.) into the rack slot. Just like LAX. But more! Admission to restrooms was 2 1/2 francs (about 40 cents U.S.), and the women attendants were surly. Ah, Paris! However, the luggage carts at Charles de Gaulle are still on the house.

M. L. STEIN

Long Beach