Where are the Mobile Toilets in Paris

The mobile toilets in Paris are mainly distributed in the city center, with some of the 'new generation' public toilets located on Avenue Daumesnil in the 12th arrondissement of Paris.

'Uritrottoir' Urinals in the City Center

Since 2018, to alleviate the issue of public urination, Paris has installed urinals called 'Uritrottoir' throughout the city center. These urinals are an innovative form of mobile toilet with a unique design. They are typically open-structured, resembling a box with a certain height and opening. Inside, they are filled with absorbent materials such as straw, which effectively absorb urine and reduce odor emissions. They are placed in areas of the city center with high foot traffic and a tendency for public urination, such as around popular tourist attractions and near commercial streets, making it convenient for citizens and tourists to use when needed and improving the sanitation of the urban public environment to some extent.

'New Generation' Public Toilets on Avenue Daumesnil in the 12th Arrondissement of Paris

On Avenue Daumesnil in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, the city government has replaced the public toilets with a 'new generation' version, which includes 'open-front urinals' that face directly onto the street. Compared to traditional public toilets, these 'new generation' public toilets may have undergone upgrades and improvements in design and functionality. The 'open-front urinals' face directly onto the street, a design likely intended to make them more convenient for men to use, increase usage efficiency, and potentially save space to some extent. The construction of these public toilets has further enriched the layout of mobile toilets in Paris, providing more convenient toilet options for residents in the surrounding area and people visiting the region.

Olympics Accelerate the Construction of Mobile Toilets

With the start of the Olympics, the construction of mobile toilets in Paris has accelerated. This means that during the Olympic Games, to meet the toilet needs of a large number of tourists, athletes, and staff, Paris will install additional mobile toilets in more areas, including those with relatively less coverage of mobile toilets, such as around Olympic venues and near transportation hubs, to ensure the level of public sanitation services in the city during this special period.