Paying to use the toilet... by Ewingjr98
Throughout much of Europe, it is common to pay to use a public restroom. Usually some poor soul will sit in front of a bowl of change and occasionally wipe down the sink or toilet. Typically, a few coins is enough, but sometimes they will ask for a certain minimum amount such as US$0.25. On my visit to Versailles, the entrepreneurial French had taken this to a new level. No only did they charge to use the toilet, but they had a cash register, gave change,and even gave a receipt!!! They turned paying to pee into a real money-making venture!
This is my only cherished souvenir from Versailles!