Transportation in Paris

Now together we will discover an inexpensive mode of transportation because I am sure that none of us would like to spend a fortune only to go from one place to another. So; once you arrive to Paris you should buy a “Pass Navigo” (magnetic card) from any RER or Metro Station which gives you an unlimited use of Metros (connects Paris streets) , RER (which connects major cities), Bus, and Tramway. Don’t forget to select a Pass matching the length of your stay and the places you want to visit.

•     Zone 1 to 3: Includes Paris center only.

•   Zone 1 to 5: Includes Paris center and suburbs.

This pass allows you to reach almost any monument such as the Louvre Museum, Notre Dame de Paris, La Defense and St. Denis Basilique, Le Bourget. RER trains within this zone are available as well as the lift at Sacre Coeur.

-  CDG airport to Paris center

-  Versailles

-  Disneyland Paris

This pass Navigo can be bought either for one week, one month or one year and the prices differs depending on zones you choose. (for more info about the Pass Navigo Price check this link: http://parisbytrain.com/tag/navigo-paris/)

 

Yet, how shall I reach this place? Am I at the right metro station? Which exit shall I take?

These are questions that have a simple answer; you only need to download RATP application on your Smartphone. RATP is an easy to use application, in one simple click on “Journey” you can define the address you want to reach, and RATP will give you detailed information how to get to this place (and for sure google map application will do the rest). 

P.S: Check out the interactive Metro Map of Paris (click on "Plan Ile de France" on the top right of the page to display the different zones) courtesy of RATP all rights reserved

OK, now for those; who never used the Metro or train before; i will simplify things for you. you will find below Subway Map of Paris

let's suppose you want to go to the Louvre Museum; and you are currently at Chatlet Les Halles stop; which you can see in the middle of the map. Notice that you can take from this subway station several Metro Lines. your Destination: "Palais Royal Musee du Louvre" can be reached via Metro line 1.

Again You only have to follow signs.

Each line has of course 2 directions as you can see in this pictures below; Line 1 has Direction " La Defense" and "Ch.de Vincennes". Since you took the line 1 from Chatlet les Halles Stop your Line 1 direction should be "La Defense"; while if you were at Charles de Gaulle Stop; you will Take line 1 direction "Ch. De Vincennes".

 mmm.... now i want you to guess something;

Suppose that you are waiting the Train (RER A) to go to disney land Parc; do you take the coming train in the below picture or not?

The Answer: of course not; because as you can see; Marne la Valley Disney is not lit so this Train doesn't take you to EuroDisney; but It serves different stations direction "Boissy st Leger".

and finally, don't forget to check which exist you must take, by checking the exist map in each station.

Hopefully this was helpful, looking forward for your feedback ;) Good day and enjoy the trip