where to get crutches or cane in Paris?

Am visiting in Paris, and I managed to injure my foot while wandering yesterday. I%26#39;m pretty sure it%26#39;s just bruised, but know enough to not put full pressure on it for at least a few days.

Where can I find crutches, or a cane? Must I have a doctor%26#39;s order to get them?

I%26#39;m in the 14th, around Alesia metro

TIA

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Probably at a large pharmacy but if you have travel insurance then go to a hospital emergency section. French hospitals, from first hand experience, are great and the insurance covers all the costs except your excess. Anyway, you could ask at the pharmacy.

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Also first aid of course, RICE, Rest, ice, compress, elevate.

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Crutches are available at pharmacies.

In the 14th, here are businesses that sell/rent them:

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Pharmacie Sarrette

3 rue Sarrette 75014 PARIS

Tél: 01 43 27 17 57

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Novodent Service Après-Vente

93 bd Arago 75014 PARIS

Tél: 01 45 87 98 48

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Avitéa

86 - 94 rue de l%26#39;Amiral Mouchez

75014 Paris

Tél: 01 45 89 16 16

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Medibloc

101 av Gén Leclerc 75014 PARIS

Tél: 01 45 41 73 88

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Thanks, all. I%26#39;ll try a pharmacy - don%26#39;t think it%26#39;s bad enough for an emergency room trip, but will keep that in mind. One of the addresses you gave is right near by. Appreciate the help!

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If you don%26#39;t find it at a pharmacy, BHV (Bazaar de l%26#39;Hotel de Ville) operates a medical products store near their main store on rue de Rivoli.

BHV Médical. 11, Sq. Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie 75004 in the Marais.

It%26#39;s set up to serve doctors but we%26#39;ve bought many things there over the years.

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%26lt;%26lt;we%26#39;ve bought many things there over the years.%26gt;%26gt; Oh metromole, that is very worrisome.

Any pharmacie should be able to help you. The words are un can (written cane) and une becky (béquille) for crutches.

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