Restored Belle Poque Public Restroom in Paris Costs $2 to Use

• A public restroom in Paris that was built in 1905 has been restored and reopened. 
• The facilities feature varnished mahogany, ornate tiles, mosaics and stained-glass windows.
• The subterranean toilet costs 2 euros ($2.13) to use to cover the cost of an attendant and cleaning.

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One of the world's fanciest public restrooms has reopened in Paris, France.

The Lavatory de la Madeleine is more than a century old and features varnished mahogany, stained-glass windows, ceramic tiles, and ornate mosaics.

The restroom has been closed since 2011 but reopened on February 20 following extensive renovations. Take a look inside.

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