Travel to France

I had the same problem before leaving for Los angeles in august and for my cell phone i only used an adapter as the charger can work from 110 to 230V. and it worked well.

 

You WILL need a converter to go from 220v to 110v for some of your devices.

Check the devices you're bringing to see what they need. As lamar said, some devices such as shavers and cellphone chargers are marked "110v-220v" or higher. For those, you may need the adapter to use the French outlets, but you won't need the converter.

If your electronics are marked "110v-120v" or 110v only, then you must use the converter. If you plug those into a 220v outlet you'll at least blow a fuse in the device, and possibly damage it beyond repair.

It's safer to just use the 220v to 110v converter for everything. That way you won't forget and screw things up.

 

Most hotels will have a seperate socket in the bathroom where you can plug american stuff into.

 

We bought a couple inexpensive multi-converters at Best Buy or Office Depot and they did the trick. There shouldn't be that much of a question--it's been the same forever!

 

Apple sells a universal usb plug-in charger, you just swap the prongs. That will be fine for all your USB charging needs for $40. There are plenty of adapter kits at Frys. Just read the boxes.

Apple World Travel Adaptor Kit

 

Yeah it depends on device, you have to check specs.