{"id":19260,"date":"2017-04-20T09:49:55","date_gmt":"2017-04-20T08:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/?p=19260"},"modified":"2025-03-12T10:26:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T09:26:05","slug":"metro-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/metro-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Paris Metro 101: Everything Tourists Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Taking the Paris metro for the first time can be very intimidating. But don\u2019t worry, because, in this guide, I\u2019m going to teach everything you need to know in order to take the metro without stress just like a real Parisian.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19277\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19277\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/metro-parisien.jpg\" alt=\"Metro train on platform \" width=\"640\" height=\"966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/metro-parisien.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/metro-parisien-315x475.jpg 315w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Metro train on platform<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2900adcd62c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #555555;color:#555555\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #555555;color:#555555\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2900adcd62c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/metro-paris\/#Paris-Metro-Pros-and-Cons\" >Paris Metro: Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/metro-paris\/#Paris-Metro-Map\" >Paris Metro Map<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/metro-paris\/#Which-Metro-Card-Should-You-Get-in-Paris\" >Which Metro Card Should You Get in Paris?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/metro-paris\/#The-Paris-Visite-Travel-Pass-%E2%80%93-Is-It-Worth-It\" >The Paris Visite Travel Pass \u2013 Is It Worth It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/metro-paris\/#Things-to-Keep-in-Mind\" >Things to Keep in Mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/metro-paris\/#How-Do-You-Take-the-Paris-Metro\" >How Do You Take the Paris Metro?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/metro-paris\/#Metro-Schedules\" >Metro Schedules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/metro-paris\/#Metro-Lines-to-Paris-Tourist-Sites\" >Metro Lines to Paris Tourist Sites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/metro-paris\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paris-Metro-Pros-and-Cons\"><\/span>Paris Metro: Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Pros:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"311\">The metro is the fastest way to get around the city. It avoids traffic, which can be a big problem for other types of transportation.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"442\">Metro stations are well-placed, making it easy to reach top attractions like museums, department stores, and famous landmarks.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"582\">With 16 metro lines and 309 stations, you\u2019re never too far from one\u2014most places in the city are within a 20-minute walk from a station.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"811\">The metro runs early in the morning (starting at 5:30 a.m.) and stays open late. From Sunday to Thursday, it closes at 1:15 a.m., and on Fridays, Saturdays, and the night before public holidays, it stays open until 2:15 a.m.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"929\">Lines 1, 4, and 14 are fully automated, so they keep running even during strikes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Cons:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1091\">The metro gets very crowded during rush hours, which can feel uncomfortable or overwhelming. Pickpockets are also more common in crowded areas.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1198\">Cleanliness is a big issue\u2014bad smells and general hygiene problems can make the experience unpleasant.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1292\">Strikes happen often in Paris, sometimes making the metro difficult or impossible to use.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1407\">Metro trains aren\u2019t designed for people with large luggage, and not all stations have escalators or elevators.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1532\">It can be tricky for elderly people, travelers with strollers, or those with disabilities to access some metro stations.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1637\">Some trips require multiple transfers, which can make getting from one place to another take longer.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1724\">Delays happen often due to passenger-related incidents, which can disrupt service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>My tip<\/b>: If you have a lot of luggage or there are major metro disruptions, it\u2019s better to take an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/taxi-or-uber-paris\/\">Uber or a taxi<\/a>. Otherwise, the metro is an excellent way to get around Paris!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paris-Metro-Map\"><\/span>Paris Metro Map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25306\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25306\" style=\"width: 3392px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plan-Metro-Map-2025.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25306 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plan-Metro-Map-2025.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"3402\" height=\"3402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plan-Metro-Map-2025.png 3402w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plan-Metro-Map-2025-475x475.png 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plan-Metro-Map-2025-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plan-Metro-Map-2025-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plan-Metro-Map-2025-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plan-Metro-Map-2025-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plan-Metro-Map-2025-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plan-Metro-Map-2025-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3402px) 100vw, 3402px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25306\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paris metro map &#8211; click to zoom in (Photo credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratp.fr\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">RATP<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With its 16 metro lines stopping at 309 stations, the Paris metro network is one of the most dense in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The metro lines are interconnected, allowing passengers to travel through the whole of Paris via the links between the metros, but also with the RER (high-speed train linking Paris to the suburbs), the tramways, and the buses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"245\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which-Metro-Card-Should-You-Get-in-Paris\"><\/span>Which Metro Card Should You Get in Paris?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"479\">If you&#8217;re visiting Paris in 2025, <strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"329\">paper metro tickets are no longer available.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"479\">Instead, you\u2019ll need a <strong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"368\">Navigo card<\/strong> or a <strong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"388\">smartphone<\/strong> to pay for public transport. Here\u2019s a simple guide to choosing the right option for you!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25301\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25301\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/paris-metro-ticket-no.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/paris-metro-ticket-no.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/paris-metro-ticket-no-475x295.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">As of January 1, 2025, the old cardboard metro tickets (called t+ tickets) are no longer sold. If you still have old paper tickets, you can use them until December 31, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The 2 Main Cards for Tourists<\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"596\"><strong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"555\">\ud83d\udfe6 Navigo Easy<\/strong> \u2013 For Short Visits &amp; Occasional Travel<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25302\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/navigo-easy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/navigo-easy.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/navigo-easy-475x317.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Navigo Easy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"1202\">\n<li data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"680\"><strong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"612\">Best for:<\/strong> Tourists staying just a few days who don\u2019t need unlimited travel.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"815\"><strong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"700\">What it does:<\/strong> Works like a prepaid card where you <strong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"764\">load individual tickets<\/strong> for the metro, bus, RER, and even airport trips.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"944\"><strong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"836\">Can be shared?<\/strong> Yes! Since it\u2019s not personal, you can pass it to someone else (but only one person can use it at a time).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1202\"><strong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"956\">Cost:<\/strong> \u20ac2 for the card, then add tickets:\n<ul data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1202\">\n<li data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1042\"><strong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1024\">Metro\/RER\/Train ticket<\/strong>: \u20ac2.50 per trip<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1081\"><strong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1066\">Bus\/Tram ticket<\/strong>: \u20ac2 per trip<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1141\"><strong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1134\">Day Pass (unlimited travel, except airports)<\/strong>: \u20ac12<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1202\"><strong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1195\">Airport ticket (to Orly or Charles de Gaulle)<\/strong>: \u20ac13<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1273\"><strong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1233\">\ud83d\udfea Navigo D\u00e9couverte<\/strong> \u2013 For a Full Week of Unlimited Travel<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25303\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25303\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/navigo_decouverte.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/navigo_decouverte.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/navigo_decouverte-475x374.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Navigo D\u00e9couverte<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1942\">\n<li data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1362\"><strong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1289\">Best for:<\/strong> Visitors staying for <strong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1326\">a full week<\/strong> and using public transport a lot.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1506\"><strong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1382\">What it does:<\/strong> Gives <strong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1409\">unlimited travel<\/strong> on metro, bus, tram, RER, and regional trains for a <strong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1486\">fixed price per week<\/strong> (\u20ac31.60 in 2025).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1603\"><strong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1527\">Can be shared?<\/strong> No! It\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1549\">personal<\/strong>\u2014you must add a <strong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1574\">photo<\/strong> and write your name on it.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1681\"><strong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1615\">Cost:<\/strong> \u20ac5 for the card + \u20ac31.60 for a <strong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1662\">weekly pass<\/strong> (Monday\u2013Sunday).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1794\"><strong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1715\">Includes airport transport?<\/strong> Yes, except for the Orlyval (the special train from Antony to Orly Airport).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1942\"><strong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1816\">Important note:<\/strong> The weekly pass <strong data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1881\">always starts on a Monday and ends on Sunday<\/strong>. You <strong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1918\">can\u2019t buy it after Thursday<\/strong> for the current week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1986\">How to Buy a Navigo Card<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2300\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2007\">Navigo Easy:<\/strong> Buy it at <strong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2037\">ticket machines<\/strong> in metro and RER stations or at ticket counters.<br data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2090\" \/>\ud83d\udd39 <strong data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2115\">Navigo D\u00e9couverte:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2153\">Only available at ticket counters<\/strong> (not from machines). You\u2019ll need a <strong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2207\">small ID photo<\/strong> to attach to it. You can take a photo at a <strong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2266\">photo booth<\/strong> in many metro and RER stations.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcb3 <strong>Payment<\/strong>: Use cash, coins, or a credit card at the ticket machines or counters.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19273\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19273\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/entree-metro.jpg\" alt=\"Metro entrance\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/entree-metro.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/entree-metro-475x317.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Metro entrance: Turnstiles, ticket machines, ticket counter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Using a Smartphone Instead of a Card<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2573\">If you have an <strong data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2487\">Android phone with NFC<\/strong> (or an <strong data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2505\">iPhone<\/strong> with Apple Wallet), you can use your <strong data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2570\">phone as a metro ticket<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2798\">\n<li data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2624\">Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr\/en\"><strong data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2617\">\u00cele-de-France Mobilit\u00e9s<\/strong> app<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2674\">Buy tickets or passes directly on your phone.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2737\">Tap your phone on the metro gates just like a Navigo card.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2798\">Works with <strong data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2796\">Samsung Pay, Apple Pay, or a credit card.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2854\">What If You\u2019re Going to the Airport?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"3099\">\n<li data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2970\"><strong data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2873\">Navigo Easy:<\/strong> Load a <strong data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2903\">\u20ac13 airport ticket<\/strong> for the RER B (to Charles de Gaulle) or Metro Line 14 (to Orly).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"3099\"><strong data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"2995\">Navigo D\u00e9couverte:<\/strong> The <strong data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3042\">weekly pass includes airport transport<\/strong>, except for the <strong data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3076\">Orlyval train<\/strong> (which costs extra).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3168\">What If You\u2019re Going to Disneyland or Versailles?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3326\">\n<li data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3231\"><strong data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3209\">Any metro-train-RER ticket (\u20ac2.50)<\/strong> will get you there.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3326\">If you have a <strong data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3277\">Navigo Day or Weekly Pass<\/strong>, these destinations are <strong data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3324\">included for free!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3368\">Navigo D\u00e9couverte vs Navigo Easy: Which One Should You Get?<\/h3>\n<table data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3931\">\n<thead data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3408\">\n<tr data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3408\">\n<th data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3384\"><strong data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3383\">If you\u2026<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3408\"><strong data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3404\">Get this card:<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3931\">\n<tr data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3568\">\n<td>Plan to use public transport a lot for a full week<\/td>\n<td>\ud83d\udfea <strong data-start=\"3508\" data-end=\"3529\">Navigo D\u00e9couverte<\/strong> (Unlimited travel for \u20ac31.60\/week)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3697\">\n<td>Are staying only a few days and using transport occasionally<\/td>\n<td>\ud83d\udfe6 <strong data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3652\">Navigo Easy<\/strong> (Buy individual tickets or a 1-day pass)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3821\">\n<td>Want the <strong data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3721\">cheapest<\/strong> way to get around<\/td>\n<td>\ud83d\udcf1 <strong data-start=\"3745\" data-end=\"3763\">Use your phone<\/strong> (Buy tickets through the \u00cele-de-France Mobilit\u00e9s app)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3822\" data-end=\"3931\">\n<td>Need an airport ticket<\/td>\n<td>\ud83d\udfe6 <strong data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3867\">Navigo Easy<\/strong> (Load a \u20ac13 ticket) or \ud83d\udfea <strong data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3927\">Navigo D\u00e9couverte Weekly Pass<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"443\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Paris-Visite-Travel-Pass-%E2%80%93-Is-It-Worth-It\"><\/span>The Paris Visite Travel Pass \u2013 Is It Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"621\">The <strong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"469\">Paris Visite Pass<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"491\">tourist pass<\/strong> that allows unlimited travel for <strong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"547\">1, 2, 3, or 5 days<\/strong> in Paris and its suburbs. It can be loaded onto a <strong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"619\">Navigo Easy card.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"697\">\ud83d\udcb0 <strong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"643\">Cost example:<\/strong> \u20ac29.90 for 1 day in all zones (including airports).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"879\">\ud83d\udd0d <strong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"724\">Is it a good deal?<\/strong><br data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"727\" \/>Most locals and travel experts <strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"778\">do not recommend<\/strong> this pass because it\u2019s <strong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"815\">expensive<\/strong> compared to the <strong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"877\">Navigo Day (\u20ac12) or Weekly Pass (\u20ac31.60).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"910\">\ud83d\udccc <strong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"908\">Better alternatives:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1117\">\n<li data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1004\">If you need <strong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"955\">unlimited travel for 1 day<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"986\">Navigo Day Pass (\u20ac12)<\/strong> is <strong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1001\">cheaper<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1117\">If you\u2019ll be in Paris <strong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1048\">for a full week<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1085\">Navigo Weekly Pass (\u20ac31.60)<\/strong> offers <strong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1115\">much better value.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1245\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1138\">Bottom line:<\/strong> Unless you plan on using a LOT of transport in a short time, the <strong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1245\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Paris Visite Pass is rarely worth it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things-to-Keep-in-Mind\"><\/span>Things to Keep in Mind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"234\">The metro is <strong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"136\">free<\/strong> for children under <strong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"172\">4 years old.<\/strong> Kids aged <strong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"194\">4 to 10<\/strong> get <strong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"213\">half-price<\/strong> on certain passes.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"491\">The <strong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"258\">Ile-de-France<\/strong> region is divided into <strong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"294\">5 zones:<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"491\">\n<li data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"356\"><strong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"314\">Zones 1\u20133<\/strong> cover <strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"354\">Paris and the nearby suburbs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"491\"><strong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"378\">Zones 4 and 5<\/strong> cover <strong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"412\">the rest of the region,<\/strong> including <strong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"489\">Charles de Gaulle Airport, Orly Airport, and Disneyland Paris.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19274\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19274\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/carte-zones-de-paris.jpg\" alt=\"Map of Paris zones \" width=\"620\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/carte-zones-de-paris.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/carte-zones-de-paris-475x459.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19274\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Map of Paris zones &#8211; Photo credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratp.fr\/visite-paris\/francais\/forfait-paris-visite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">RATP<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-Do-You-Take-the-Paris-Metro\"><\/span>How Do You Take the Paris Metro?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cm0rhslKwYw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cm0rhslKwYw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par RATP Group (@ratp)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\nThe metro entrances are easily identifiable with their signs indicating the name of the station and the metro lines that are in circulation.<\/p>\n<p>You can buy train tickets right away:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">on the machines designed for this purpose<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">directly at the ticket counter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This ticket is necessary to go through the turnstiles and access the metro lines. You can also get a subscription, but I will explain that in more detail later down below.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19263\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19263\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/panneau-plan-metro-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sign indicating the direction, the stops and the connections \" width=\"620\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/panneau-plan-metro-1.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/panneau-plan-metro-1-367x475.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sign indicating the line&#8217;s direction, stops and connections &#8211; Photo credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Panneau_Plan_Lin%C3%A9aire_Ligne_5_M%C3%A9tro_Paris_Station_M%C3%A9tro_Bobigny_Pablo_Picasso_-_Bobigny_(FR93)_-_2022-04-28_-_1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chabe01<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"319\">Inside the station, signs on the walls or hanging from the ceiling show the direction of each metro line. When you reach the right platform, you&#8217;ll see a sign listing all the stops on that line.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"543\">Keep in mind that metro trains run in both directions. The direction is shown on signs at the entrance to the platform and on screens hanging from the ceiling. These screens also display the wait time for the next train.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"543\"><strong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"574\">Tip for those in a hurry:<\/strong> Depending on your destination, it may be better to sit at the front, middle, or back of the train. Apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/citymapper.com\/paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Citymapper<\/a> can help you find the best spot.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metro-Schedules\"><\/span>Metro Schedules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"197\">Paris\u2019s public transportation system is managed by the <strong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"195\">RATP (R\u00e9gie Autonome des Transports Parisiens).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"357\">Metro service runs from <strong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"249\">5:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.<\/strong> Monday through Thursday. On weekends and the night before public holidays, trains run until <strong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"355\">2:30 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"654\">But keep in mind\u2014this doesn\u2019t mean you can hop on a train just before closing! The last trains usually <strong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"472\">depart<\/strong> between <strong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"505\">12:40 and 12:50 a.m.<\/strong> to reach the final stop by <strong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"546\">1:30 a.m.<\/strong> On weekends and holidays, the last trains leave between <strong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"625\">1:40 and 1:50 a.m.<\/strong> to arrive at <strong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"652\">2:30 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"882\">During <strong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"676\">rush hour<\/strong> (7:30\u20139:30 a.m. and 4:30\u20137:30 p.m.), metros run about <strong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"751\">every 2 minutes.<\/strong> Outside of peak times, they arrive <strong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"809\">every 4\u20135 minutes.<\/strong> Late at night (after <strong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"842\">11 p.m.<\/strong>), wait times can be <strong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"880\">7\u201310 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"944\">To check exact schedules, visit the official RATP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratp.fr\/en\/horaires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1122\">For real-time metro updates (plus bus, RER, and tramway info), <strong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1053\">download the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr\/en\/tickets-fares\/media\/smartphone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ile-de-France Mobilit\u00e9s app<\/a>\u2014it\u2019s the easiest way to stay updated on public transport in Paris!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19286\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19286\" style=\"width: 609px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19286 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/app-screenshot.png\" alt=\"Ile-de-France Mobilit\u00e9s App\" width=\"619\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/app-screenshot.png 619w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/app-screenshot-475x239.png 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19286\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ile-de-France Mobilit\u00e9s App &#8211; Photo credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr\/actualites\/application-chargement-navigo-iphone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ile-de-France Mobilit\u00e9s<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Traffic information (delays, line closures, suspicious packages) is regularly relayed, enabling you to anticipate your journeys as effectively as possible.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metro-Lines-to-Paris-Tourist-Sites\"><\/span>Metro Lines to Paris Tourist Sites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CnpFuOlqXtL\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; 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Montparnasse-Bienven\u00fce and Saint-Lazare stations are particularly saturated at rush hour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Line 14<\/strong>: serves major business districts such as Bercy, Ch\u00e2telet, and Saint-Lazare, and attracts many workers. Since 2024, Orly airport as well.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What are the metro rush hours?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Morning: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Evening: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What are the best times to avoid the crowds?<\/h3>\n<p>During off-peak hours, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"231\">How do transfers work between the metro, RER, buses, and trams?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"577\">\n<li data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"422\"><strong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"260\">Metro to metro or RER:<\/strong> Transfers happen <strong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"302\">inside the stations.<\/strong> Just follow the signs to the right platform. Since you stay within the metro system, <strong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"420\">you don\u2019t need a new ticket.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"577\"><strong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"450\">Metro to tram or bus:<\/strong> You have to <strong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"481\">exit the metro<\/strong> to take a tram or bus. Because you&#8217;re leaving the metro system, <strong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"575\">you\u2019ll need a new ticket.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"655\">Are there pickpockets in the metro? How can I avoid them?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"765\">Yes, pickpockets are common in the metro, especially on <strong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"730\">lines 1 and 7,<\/strong> which are popular with tourists.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"947\">To protect yourself:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"947\"><strong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"816\">Keep your bags close<\/strong> and zipped.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"947\"><strong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"888\">Avoid carrying valuables in an easy-to-reach place.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"947\"><strong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"913\">Be extra careful<\/strong> in crowded trains and stations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1053\">Pickpockets are very skilled at <strong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1051\">opening bags or stealing wallets and phones without being noticed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1114\"><strong>Related read:<\/strong> <a title=\"What Every Paris Tourist Needs to Know to Outsmart Pickpockets\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/outsmart-pickpockets-paris\/\" rel=\"\">What Every Paris Tourist Needs to Know to Outsmart Pickpockets<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1114\">Are there public restrooms in the metro?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1248\">Yes, but <strong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1151\">only in a few stations.<\/strong> You can find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratp.fr\/en\/passenger-services\/public-restrooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">list<\/a> of public restrooms and their locations <strong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1246\">on the official metro website.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1325\"><\/h4>\n<h3 data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1325\">How can I check for metro delays or service disruptions?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1521\">\n<li data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1422\">Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratp.fr\/en\/horaires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">RATP website<\/a> or use the\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr\/en\/tickets-fares\/media\/smartphone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ile-de-France Mobilit\u00e9s app<\/a> for real-time updates.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1521\">Each metro line also has an <strong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1481\">official <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=Ligne%20RATP&amp;src=typed_query&amp;f=user\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Twitter account<\/a> <\/strong> where they post live service updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1585\">Are there baggage size limits in the metro?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1828\">Yes! If you&#8217;re carrying luggage or large items, make sure they follow these rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1828\"><strong data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1696\">Suitcases and bags<\/strong> must be <strong data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1730\">no larger than 75 cm.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1828\"><strong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1750\">Long items<\/strong> must be <strong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1777\">under 2 meters<\/strong> and no wider than 20 cm (<strong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1824\">skis are allowed!<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking the Paris metro for the first time can be very intimidating. 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