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Post by kerouac on Aug 23, 2009 9:39:37 GMT -5
In 1980, the very first "sanisette" appeared on the streets of Paris. These are automatic, self-cleaning public toilets, but strangely enough, numerous visitors to the city are afraid to enter one, even though they have been free for more than two years, just in case it was a matter of principle. Right now, all of the old models are being replaced by the new models. Not only are they handicapped accessible, but they are also built in a style to match the Vélib posts and automats as well as the new advertising signs. So here is one of the new models. They include a water button on the back for filling plastic bottles or a personal cup. The French have never gotten the hang of drinking directly from a water spout. There is also a large neighborhood map on the side. Here is the door to get in. It rolls aside like in spaceships. Remember your last trip in a spaceship? Don't forget to read the instructions and rules! Time to go inside. I think they are positively luxurious. There is a big mirror for the ladies, and very pleasant natural light during the day. And yes, they are heated in the winter. How do you get out of this place? Ah, that was a relief. Time to hit the streets again and take more photos. |
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Post by denise on Aug 23, 2009 10:33:01 GMT -5
Great information and photos Kerouac.
Whenever I have ,in desperation, used the existing "sanisettes" on the street, I have found them to be less than savoury.
The first time I ever used one I looked all over the place for the flush! DUH!!!
Are there limitations on when they are open?I tried to use one late one evening but couldn't get in.
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Post by kerouac on Aug 23, 2009 11:28:15 GMT -5
I think that they are closed from 22:00 to 06:00 or some such.
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Post by nutsabouttravel on Aug 23, 2009 19:39:23 GMT -5
Annette, riding a bike is just like sex -- you never forget how to do it.  |
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Post by PariS on Aug 24, 2009 1:52:48 GMT -5
LOL! We'll see about that! |
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Post by mossie on Aug 24, 2009 8:59:24 GMT -5
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Post by Jody on Sept 1, 2009 10:41:16 GMT -5
And the pipi police are patrolling the streets so you guys better be careful . We ladies aren't equipped so we don't have to worry. Except for the girl I saw on rue de Seine, who just sat on the curb!! online.wsj.com/article/SB125176761627774621.html |
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Post by framboiseetrose on Sept 1, 2009 12:04:04 GMT -5
Demarais,
We read that article this morning as well. Tom told me to be careful of the pipi police, hah, hah, hah! No chance of being caught!
Lilia
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Post by mossie on Sept 1, 2009 13:42:21 GMT -5
Interesting that the French call it "urine sauvage" almost a translation of the phrase used in Holland of "wild pissing". Whereas we are, of course, far more discreet.  (The pee is silent as in swimming pool) I'll get my coat. |
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Post by geordy on Sept 1, 2009 17:38:44 GMT -5
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Post by Shoesy on Sept 1, 2009 22:07:10 GMT -5
Geordy - Keep in mind that you wouldn't be able to wear your JCFM sandals/shoes. ;D
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Post by phread on Sept 2, 2009 6:40:52 GMT -5
I am traumatised by the idea of public toilets. If it is an absolute must, I ask at the nearest cafe. I've ever been turned down.
About the dutch public toilets. In AMsterdam they haul some out every weekend. They are called dixsies and they are just urinals without a door, so the name is very appropriate. I laughed so hard that I nearly needed one myself the first time I saw them.
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Post by JustTravel on Sept 2, 2009 12:56:14 GMT -5
This discussion reminded me of Prague one weekend in 2005 during the football (soccer) playoff games -  there were at least a dozen all lined up in the main square - four-sided ones  |
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Post by Happygoin on Sept 2, 2009 13:18:46 GMT -5
I wonder if these are the same dixsies Phread referred to. I have to say (although I really shouldn't)...they look vaguely um... pornographic??  I just don't know how this thread could possibly degenerate any more  |
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Post by Jody on Sept 2, 2009 13:40:58 GMT -5
Those must be hard to use if you are short!!!  |
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Post by mossie on Sept 4, 2009 1:32:17 GMT -5
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Post by phread on Sept 4, 2009 2:05:08 GMT -5
YUP!! Those are the Dixsies! It was fall during our last visit and if you approached a corner with a disgusted looking young woman holding her head high in the air and a man's coat in her arms, you'd know there was a Dixsie just beyond!
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Post by shortstayparis on Oct 13, 2009 12:52:04 GMT -5
lmao  in fact I know a guy who used to sleep in some of these. If you know your locations (haute de gamme) then you can find some severely plush and warm <<en suite>> hotel rooms for the night |
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Post by Truffaut on Oct 13, 2009 19:34:08 GMT -5
Hmmm...
"In Dixsie-land, I'll take my stand
I'll live and die in Dixsie...."
"Look away, look away, look away Dixsie-land...."
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Post by Shoesy on Oct 14, 2009 2:32:14 GMT -5
Truffy - Congratulations! You figured out what the words to that song really mean. ;D
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Let the riot begin! LOL - 
hahahha