Traveler's Checks for 911 Only by CALSF
There are lots of puzzled questions as to what payment method to use while in Paris. In short, travelers's checks are passe. The best thing to do is withdraw euro from ATM's (please refer to my ATM tip). The reason is that you get a slightly better exchange rate there and also merchants are very reluctant to accept traveler's checks nowadays.
However, there is one instance in which traveler's checks should be used. This is when there is an actual emergency such as the ATM system is not functioning. In other words, use traveler's checks as an emergency backup only and not as your primary form of payment.
