Get yourself a Paris Metro Pass! 07/13/2011
Definitely buy a metro pass as soon as you move to Paris - it will save you loads of money! The Paris Visite travel card gives you unlimited journeys on all Paris Metros, RER, Buses, Trams, SNCF Overland Suburban Trains, and the Montmartre Funicular within zones 1 – 3, which covers the entire of central Paris. You can buy a 1/3/5 day pass depending on how long your stay is. The price increases as the number of days increases, with 29 Euros for the 5 day pass.
You have to have a valid ticket because you could be stopped at any time and if you don’t show your ticket you will be fined 35 euros.
In rush hour, don’t use the folding seats. You should stand to let more people cram into the carriage.
During your year abroad you can buy a weekly/monthly or yearly travel card.
The Metro train system is open from 5:20 a.m. until 1:20 a.m.
There are maps at every station but it’s a good idea to pick up a paper map so you can plan your journeys before. Here is a link to a good metro map: http://www.aparisguide.com/maps/metro.htm
You have to have a valid ticket because you could be stopped at any time and if you don’t show your ticket you will be fined 35 euros.
In rush hour, don’t use the folding seats. You should stand to let more people cram into the carriage.
During your year abroad you can buy a weekly/monthly or yearly travel card.
The Metro train system is open from 5:20 a.m. until 1:20 a.m.
There are maps at every station but it’s a good idea to pick up a paper map so you can plan your journeys before. Here is a link to a good metro map: http://www.aparisguide.com/maps/metro.htm
