French Portable Toilets

French portable toilets come in a variety of forms, with different characteristics and configurations in different scenarios and periods.

During the Paris Olympics

To accommodate a large number of tourists, and due to the insufficient number of public toilets and the fact that some of them charge fees, the Paris Organizing Committee temporarily installed multiple open-air portable toilets. These toilets are completely open-air and randomly placed on the roadside, mainly used for tourists to urinate, and can also be used for excretion in emergencies to meet the temporary needs of tourists during the Olympics.

In Paris

Currently, there are 435 JC Decaux mobile public toilets in operation. These mobile public toilets, known as sanisettes, were first installed in Paris by JCDecaux in the 1980s. Initially, they were fee-based public toilets, but they have been free to use since February 15, 2006. Starting from March last year, Paris City Hall launched a plan to replace the capital's toilets. The new public toilets are more environmentally friendly, with water and electricity consumption reduced by two-thirds and one-third respectively. Relying on a new cleaning system, the waiting time can be limited to within thirty seconds, improving the user experience and efficiency.

Along the Seine River

Since the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics will be held in the Seine River channel and the areas along the river, to meet the needs of approximately 200,000 on-site spectators, about 1,400 temporary toilets, including 900 toilet stalls and 500 urinals, will be added within a 6-kilometer range along the Seine River on the day of the opening ceremony, ensuring the convenience of spectators' toilet use during the event.

Historical Situation

As early as 1840, street public toilets appeared in Paris, France. Now, due to the difficulty in modifying ancient buildings, open-air portable toilets are more convenient. There are two types: one is a standing urinal for men with relatively poor privacy; the other is a flower-like toilet for women, which also has relatively poor privacy.

For Women Only

French designer Gina Perier invented the female open-air urinal named "Lapee", which is the world's first fully industrialized female open-air urinal. Initially designed for large festivals and outdoor events, it allows women to urinate with dignity, avoiding long queues or urinating behind bushes. It takes only 30 seconds to use, and is 600% more efficient than traditional public toilets, providing a more convenient toilet option for women in specific scenarios.