[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In Paris, you can move around on foot, by subway, bus, taxi\u2026but first off, you need to know: where you are and where you are going. They seem like existential questions, or obvious to some, but they really are the key to situate yourself in Paris (and any other city) and be able to choose the best means of transportation.<\/p>\n
Imagine that you are going from point A (your starting point), to your first destination of the day: B, from there you\u2019ll be hitting C (your second destination), then D, then E and from E you\u2019ll need to make it back to A.Well, that is the summary of what happens during a day of tourism in Paris. If you leave your lodging and don\u2019t know where you are heading, you\u2019ll lose valuable time and will surely go around in circles or end up skipping interesting things you may catch on the way.
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Are you at the airport ? Which airport? Where is the map? Are you in a station? Which one? Do you need to get to your lodging? Where is it located? To answer these questions, we suggest the following: quickly find an information center and kindly ask for a map, and that they show you on this map where you are and what options are available to you to get to the place that interests you. For more information read the \u201c If you are already at your lodging: Besides knowing the address of your lodging, find the nearest metro (or bus) station to you. For this, ask for a map at the front desk of the hotel (Or your Airbnb host) for a map and ask them to show you which metro station and busses are near you. Memorize the name of the station, or write it down somewhere, and lastly ask how to get there. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n What do I want to do today? Think about the itinerary that allows you to visit what you\u2019ve always dreamed of and enjoy Paris. A tool that is complete and, once downloaded, doesn\u2019t require internet, are our Detailed Guides<\/a>. We invite you to check out the different circuits we propose in our E-SHOP.<\/p>\n How far\/close am I to the monuments and\/or places I want to visit? Maybe they are very close and I can walk there (the ideal option!), or maybe I need to use transportation (subway, bus, taxi, Uber) to get there faster and save time, or maybe I can mix it all up and enjoy to the fullest. Ask for advice at the front desk at your hotel (or from your Airbnb host) or simply buy one of our detailed guides<\/a> or, even better, consider soliciting a personalized detailed guide<\/a> for your trip to Paris.<\/p>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”3612″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”PARIS BY FOOT” tab_id=”1530527390793-a59e9405-8ba8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″] It is possible to get around most of the city center by foot. In different stages, of course, but it will depend on your physical state, the weather, as well as the distances between monuments\/activities and the amount of time you have. To get around by foot it is absolutely necessary that you have the following:<\/p>\n For this, always identify from where you are leaving and where you are headed to, find the nearest metro or commuter train stop (if you don\u2019t see it, ask someone or try and find it on a map.) Locate where you are on the map.<\/p>\n Tip: In all metro stations there are several types of maps hung up on the walls: a map of the ENTIRE transportation system and another map of the zone surrounding the metro station you are in, this way before you leave the metro you will be able to choose the right exit according to your final destination without \u201cgoing around the world\u201d to get there.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to save time, check out our Detailed Travel Guides<\/a> or ask in advance for the design of a Personalized Guide<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”3610″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”HOW THE PARISIAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WORKS” tab_id=”1530528295031-76fd7042-d467″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″] This is a very interesting subject. The type of ticket you choose will ultimately depend on the amount of days you\u2019ll be staying in Paris for, where you are staying, and if you like to walk or not.<\/p>\n\n
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\n-The \u201ccenter\u201d or Paris and it\u2019s direct suburbs cover zones 1-3
\n-Anything farther out is zone 4 (the Orly Airport and Versailles, for example) and zone 5 (Disney Paris and the Charles de Gaulle Airport).
\n-ZONE MAP: RATP Plan<\/a><\/li>\n
\n-Identify the metro line that interests you
\n-Identify the stop that interests you and what direction the metro is located at
\n-Look for the platform corresponding to the direction you are headed towards
\n-Get off the metro and check out the screens that will show you the direction and time it will take the next two metros to come by (at this moment you\u2019ll be able to check and make sure you are headed the right way.)<\/li>\n\n
\nThis ticket can only be used once and has a cost of 1.90\u20ac. If you like walking and only wish to reduce your travel time every once in a while, you can buy this type of ticket anytime you need it.<\/li>\n
\nIn this option, when purchasing the 10-pack, one will be free. Once again, this option is good for those who will be alternating walking with public transportation, while choosing to walk more often and only use transportation here and there. For example, a couple that enjoys walking a lot, and will only be in Paris for a couple of days.<\/li>\n
\nThese are tickets that have unlimited rides on them, with a certain amount of days and pre-selected zones. The Parisian public transportation system (RATP), proposes a type of ticket that has unlimited rides, and the price variation will depend on the amount of days selected and the zones.
\nThe advantage is that the most important things to see are all within zones 1,2, and 3, and you can choose a ticket that will cover all of them. The airports, Disney and the Palace of Versailles are farther out and are part of zones 4 and 5. You can buy a ticket for zones 1-3 or 1-5, depending on what works best for you.
\nEach ticket will indicate the zones it covers and the days (consecutive) selected. This ticket will require you to write down the passengers name, the date of purchase and you will need to keep it with you at all times, as well as having to validate it with each use. If for whatever reason the ticket does not allow you to go through while it is still valid, immediately head over to the information desk; it is possible that the magnetic band on the ticket has been deactivated if it came in contact with a cellular device, for example.
\nPrice: The price varies according to the number of zones and days selected. To give you an estimate, an unlimited adult ticket covering zones 1-3 for 1 day is priced at 12\u20ac, 2 days is 19.50\u20ac, and 3 days goes for 26.65\u20ac. Check out the current rates of this ticket on: RATP PARIS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”3615″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”HOW TO PURCHASE THE TICKET” tab_id=”1530530536722-5d3aff51-d2e3″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″]\n
\n-Select your language, then select \u201cBuy tickets\u201d, and the machine will guide you through the process.
\n-Remember to always VALIDATE what you\u2019ve selected.
\n-If you made a mistake, you can always cancel and start over. Do not stress or worry, what is important is that you make the correct purchase for the ticket you need.<\/li>\n