Posted on June 3, 2010.
Getting around Paris As one of the most beautiful cities in the world, it is essential for any visitor to Paris to be able to take full advantage of the opportunity to see so many of the city as possible. And move to Paris is much easier than any other populated city.
Walking is the best option, provided you have a good idea of the layout of the city, because it gives a visitor ample time to breathe and absorb the beauty of the city has to offer. In addition, Paris is actually very good compact, about 6 km wide, and walking is fairly easy. Of course, if it is too exhausting, there are still many other travel options to choose from.
For the safe and rapid transport of the Paris Metro is the best option. Composed of 200 km of railways covers 370 stations. The lines are numbered 1-15 is depicted as the last station on the line. To reach a specific destination that might be necessary to change the lines even if this does not purchase additional tickets.
The RER trains extend transit to the suburbs of Paris. The five lines AE run from about half past five in the morning until about half past midnight (like the subway) and underground tickets can be used when traveling within Paris. For travel outside the Paris region, as the airport and Disneyland Paris, special fares and RER ticket application.
For a trip more fun to try the bus system in Paris, which offers a better view of the city and it is easier to get used to the layout of the city. Maps showing the lines of bus shelters are available at the Bus and subway stations. Buses generally operate from 6:30 am to 20:30 with an extension of their services until the past few mid-night. Metro tickets can be used for travel on buses as well.
Tickets for the bus, metro and RER can be purchased at subway stations, bus stations and record retailers displaying the sign of the RATP, and a book of ten has a good economy. Well using the subway requires only a single ticket for the bus should be more a function of the number of stages of the journey. Special buses such as Noctambus or Roissybus have higher fares and tickets for these buses can be purchased on the specific bus. A visit to Paris, a special pass offers unlimited travel on all types of transport in Paris. So for those who wish to travel around a lot using the public transport system, would be the best option.
A taxi is a good option if you're pressed for time or if privacy is preferred. Otherwise, this is not the most practical option because it is difficult to hail a bit on the street. Taxis are usually found in crowds outside railway stations and airports and restaurants and nightclubs outside at night. Taxi surcharge down ramps to the station for extra luggage, and even a fourth passenger.
A visit to Paris L'Open Bus is an easy way to see the city. It offers comments in English and French and provides the flexibility to raise and lower the nearest bus when the passenger is ready to continue with the journey. The entire trip lasts minutes, two hours and fifteen Paris Visite holders receive a discount.
Finally, avoid the Metro and RER at peak hours: 8:00-10:00 and 5:00-20:00. The best option is to walk even a few bus lines can get really crowded. Most subway lines are more crowded 1,2,4,11,12 and 13 subway lines 6 and 2 provide an additional advantage of impressive views over the city that we often go above ground.