What is the best way to travel in Paris as a tourist?

Walking is also the best way to take in Paris' famous architecture as well as the city's oftentimes magical atmosphere. However, if your home base is a little farther out, or walking to top attractions are a few miles journey, you might want to rely on the metro for fairly cheap, but quick and efficient travel.



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The best way to get around Paris is on foot and by metro. The elegant arrondissements are practically made for pedestrians. Still, Paris is very big, so you should take the efficient metro to travel long distances.

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Tips to Getting Around Paris Google maps on your phone or a paper map from your hotel will lead you around the city to wherever you need to go. Take time to put down the map and get lost. A metro line is always nearby to get you back to your starting point. Explore the city on foot and see what you discover.

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There's no getting around it: a trip to Paris costs a pretty penny. The City of Lights is not a cheap place to visit, and planning a Paris travel budget will likely require some sacrifice. That being said, there's a reason that a trip to Paris, cost aside, is a bucket list trip for so many around the world.

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The best way to get around Paris is on foot and by metro. The elegant arrondissements are practically made for pedestrians. Still, Paris is very big, so you should take the efficient metro to travel long distances.

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For longer journeys, you can pick up point-to-point tickets or set-fare one-way tickets to and from the airports. If you want unlimited travel, buy a Mobilis one-day ticket or a five-day Paris Visite pass. Rechargeable weekly, monthly or annual Navigo passes are only really worth it if you're here for the long haul.

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Taxis in Paris generally do not take credit cards, so be prepared to pay in cash. If you do want to try to pay with a credit card from the airport, always ask the cab driver if they accept cartes bancaires before you jump in.

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Yes, Paris is considered one of the most expensive cities in the world, but there are ways to reduce your expenses.

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It's a relatively compact city, so combining your own two feet with low-cost public transportation is the best way of of getting around in Paris. In fact, it's one of the best walking cities in the world, and it also has one of the best public transportation systems.

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It's easy to get around Paris by yourself. It's a fairly walkable city and walking through it is a great way to take it all in. Public transportation is also convenient, easy and reliable. You can easily get around Paris by metro train or buses, and Google maps will show you the best routes to take.

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Payment on board the bus can be made in four ways: By validating a T+ ticket using the ticket machine. By validating your Navigo pass on the card reader. By paying €2.50 in cash and receiving a paper ticket.

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Tipping in France is not mandatory. Even though it is always appreciated, it's up to the customers to decide if they want to tip or not. Unlike other countries, the price of the service is included in the total cost of the bill. You will never be asked to tip, but it's common to leave one if the service was good.

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You can easily get from Charles de Gaulle to Paris by taking an RER B train. RER trains are regional express services that run every 10 minutes between the airport and the city centre and stop at the main stations in Paris, including Paris Gare du Nord. The journey lasts approximately 30 minutes.

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While the metro subway system is extensive, it's generally safe and easy to use once you familiarize yourself with it a bit. Trains usually arrive on time; buses are well-appointed and spacious, and commuter express (RER) trains service the city's most important stops in record time.

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With the right funds, you could easily spend $1000 a day, $2000 a day, or more exploring the City of Lights–especially when staying in its luxury hotels. At $350 per person, though, you'll be comfortable enough to do just about anything you want to do in Paris (within reason, of course).

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Bring 100€-200€ in cash with you to Paris to cover small expenses, tips, and perhaps a cab ride into the city. Use a credit or debit card from a bank with low or no foreign transaction fees to charge most other purchases while in Paris, such as restaurant meals and any shopping you might do.

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