Behind the scenes of mail sorting and franking at the City of Paris

Name: Behind the scenes of mail sorting and franking at the City of Paris
Start: 2026-10-08T12:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-09T13:30:00.000Z
Location: Bureau de l'Organisation du Courrier

Step behind the scenes of Paris' municipal engine to witness the hidden journey of every official document crossing the capital. It is a surprisingly fascinating look for those interested in the logistical gears that keep the city running every single day.

Bureau de l'Organisation du Courrier (Paris 4th)

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Accompanied by an agent from the Mail Organization Office, you will be able to:

Receive and sort mail entrusted by the City Departments as well as the district town halls.

Choose the best postage rate according to the type of shipment, weight, and destination.

Frank letters by category using franking machines and then prepare the boxes before collection by La Poste services.

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Behind the scenes of mail sorting and franking at the City of Paris

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