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Getting Around, Paris Travel and Paris Transportation (Paris, France)



Paris is a relatively easy city to get around. The centre is fairly compact and most of the sights are within walking distance of one another. Much of the city, particularly central Paris, is pedestrianised. If you are in the city centre there is an excellent bus network and the local Metro underground railway runs an efficient service throughout the city. Alternatively, if you prefer to be driven around there are plenty of taxis, although these can prove an expensive way to travel.

Paris Arrondissements - Paris, France
Paris consists of 20 districts or neighbourhoods known as arrondissements, which spiral clockwise in a snail-like shape, and are numbered from the centre outwards.




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Paris Travel by Metro - Paris, France
There are 15 metro lines criss-crossing the city and this is a clean, fast, and efficient way of travelling around Paris, but there can be lots of walking and climbing stairs to change lines. RER is the high-speed city / suburb network and you can transfer between the subway and the RER (Réseau Express Régional) for no additional cost. A book of tickets (carnet) provides the best value.

Paris Travel by Bus - Paris, France
Bus route maps are available in metro stations and at the Tourist Office. Within the city there are 55 routes which run from approximately 07:00 am to 20:30. Tickets are the same as the green ones for the metro and you only need one per ride. Punch your ticket in the machine as you board the bus.

Paris Travel by Batobus - Paris, France
The original river boat service allows travel up and down the Seine. This boat-bus has calls at many riverside stops in central Paris, including the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame.

Paris Travel by Taxi - Paris, France
Taxis line up at stands located near intersections and metro stations. When the word 'Taxi' is lit up they are available for hire, but Paris taxi cabs are not easy to hail on the street. Many people leave 10% of the meter price but this is not obligatory.

Taxi drivers speak little English and are reknown for being unpleasant to visitors. Passengers are expected to sit in the back of the vehicle and no more than three people will be transported on each journey. Additional fees may be charged for an extra passenger, animals or luggage. When asked drivers will provide you with a receipt (reçu).

 
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