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How long are unused Paris Metro tickets valid for?

No expiry. Yes, they are valid forever, even if the color changes (as it does every 3 or 4 years). I shall just add that if you have an old valid ticket that doesn't seem to work at the turnstile, you can have it replaced for a new one at no charge.



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In the bus network, tickets are valid for 90 minutes between the first and last validation, including one or several transfers. T+ tickets must be validated each time you board a bus or tram.

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Tickets purchased individually or in packages of 10 are permanently valid for single use and are issued without an expiration date. Single tickets can be purchased from metro/RER stations, some bus terminals, and registered retailers, usually tobacconists and bookshops, displaying the RATP sign.

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Using Metro Tickets in Paris, France There are two reasons the machine will reject your ticket. 1. Previously Used Ticket - Check that you didn't enter a previously used ticket. If the ticket has been used before you'll see a small date stamp on the back of the ticket.

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Metro tickets do not expire.

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Visiting time to the Eiffel Tower is not limited. However we recommend that you plan sufficient visiting time at the end of the evening (i.e. around 1 1/2 hours for a visit to the 2nd floor and 1st floor and 2 1/2 hours for a full visit up to the top).

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Paris Metro Day Pass The day pass is €8.45 for central Paris (zones 1 and 2) and is valid for that particular day starting from midnight to midnight. This means that if you buy a day pass at 4 pm it will expire at midnight, so consider the time before buying to see if it's worth it for you.

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The Bonjour RATP app as well as the service for purchasing tickets from your phone are free. You only pay for the tickets you choose to buy.

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In most cases you do not need your ticket to exit, but there are a few exceptions at certain Metro/RER stations. You need to keep you Metro ticket while you are inside the Paris Metro system and until you exit, otherwise you are liable for a ~65€ fine payable on the spot to ticket controllers.

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The Eiffel Tower at Paris is free on the day of your birthday.

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Eiffel Tower Ticket Requirements: A Quick Overview Going up, elevators stop only at the 2nd Level, but do stop at the 1st Level on the way down. A ticket is required to access the 1st and 2nd Levels. Several types of tickets are offered, based on whether you want to take the elevator and/or stairs.

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You must validate (composter) all French train tickets before you board a train unless you have printed your ticket off at home or downloaded it on your mobile phone. Tickets that are bought or exchanged at a station self-service machine in the hour before you travel may be validated automatically, according to SNCF.

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For your Paris Visite travel pass to be valid, you must write your first and last name on the travel pass, along with the starting and ending dates of validity. The travel pass is activated the first time you validate it....

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The Navigo pass is reserved for the locals, but anyone can purchase a Navigo Découverte. Some sellers of the popular transportation pass may try to discourage foreign tourists from purchasing a Navigo Découverte, leading them to the more expensive Paris Visite pass.

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