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Pacheau: /* Moving */ updates info, links

2020-03-10T12:45:28Z

Moving: updates info, links

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	= Moving =		= Moving =
	If you have a smartphone, install an offline map app like maps.me, then download Paris/Île-de-France map.<br>		If you have a smartphone and no internet, install an offline map app like maps.me, then download Paris/Île-de-France map.<br>
	~~The~~ app ~~CityMapper~~ is ~~pretty good too~~.		If you have internet the app [https://citymapper.com Citymapper] is very useful (you can also use the website).<br>
			You can get a free paper map at airport's info booth or any hotel.<br>
			For travel to/from other cities, see [[Cheap travel from Paris]]

	==Metro==		==Metro==
	~~For travel to/from other cities, see [[Cheap travel from Paris]]~~

	http://ratp.fr is the official website		http://ratp.fr is the official website

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	(Buying a ticket in the bus costs 2 € and doesn't allow you to change to bus or tram)<br>		(Buying a ticket in the bus costs 2 € and doesn't allow you to change to bus or tram)<br>
	10 metro tickets cost 14.90 €<br>		10 metro tickets cost 14.90 €<br>
	~~On saturday, sunday and public holidays, people under 26 can buy a day ticket (zone 1-3) for 3.85 €~~

	Paris is very small, you can walk between most places, don't buy an expensive all-day pass (7 € for one day, only worth it if you take ~~the metro~~ > 5 times).<br>		Paris is very small, you can walk between most places, don't buy an expensive all-day pass (7.50 € for one day, only worth it if you take transports > 5 times).<br>
	If you stay from monday to sunday, a Pass Navigo découverte could be interesting: the card costs 5 € then you can load it for one week (Mon-Sun) for 21.25 € or one month (01 to 30-31) for 70 €, and it's all zones. Buying it at CDG is already 10 € saved.		If you stay from monday to sunday, a Pass Navigo découverte could be interesting: the card costs 5 € then you can load it for one week (Mon-Sun) for 21.25 € or one month (01 to 30-31) for 70 €, and it's all zones. Buying it at CDG is already 10 € saved.

			Now you can even use your phone as a ticket holder thanks to NFC technology, but you may need the correct phone (some models of Samsung Galaxy).

	RER outside Paris depends on the zone you go. Versailles is the main touristic thing to see outside of Paris.		RER outside Paris depends on the zone you go. Versailles is the main touristic thing to see outside of Paris.

	== Coming from airport ==		== Coming from airport ==
	~~While you're at the airport, ask for a free Paris paper map at an info booth.~~

	=== Roissy CDG ===		=== Roissy CDG ===
	[~~http~~://www.ratp.fr/fr/~~ratp~~/~~r_61839~~/~~aeroport~~-~~roissy~~-~~charles~~-de-~~gaulle~~-~~cdg/~~ CDG ratp page]<br>		[https://www.ratp.fr/en/visite-paris/english/getting-train-stations-and-airports#1-attached-to-anchor CDG ratp page]<br>
	The best option is to take the RER B (10.30 €), then you can take the metro with the same ticket.<br>		The best option is to take the RER B (10.30 €), then you can take the metro with the same ticket.<br>
	There is a cheapest way but not worth it, take the bus 350 or 351 that cost 3 tickets and take 1 h 20, then you have to pay a new ticket to take the metro.		There is a cheapest way but not worth it, take the bus 350 or 351 that cost 3 tickets and take 1 h 20, then you have to pay a new ticket to take the metro.

	=== Orly ORY ===		=== Orly ORY ===
	[~~http~~://www.ratp.fr/fr/~~ratp~~/~~r_61836~~/~~aeroport~~-d-~~orly~~-~~ory/~~ Orly ratp page]<br>		[https://www.ratp.fr/en/visite-paris/english/getting-train-stations-and-airports#2-attached-to-anchor Orly ratp page]<br>
	Take tram 7 with one ticket, then take metro 7 with another ticket (then any metro with the same ticket).		Take tram 7 with one ticket, then take metro 7 with another ticket (then any metro with the same ticket).

Pacheau: /* Bicycle */ update vélib

2020-03-10T12:22:09Z

Bicycle: update vélib

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	== Bicycle ==		== Bicycle ==
	[~~http~~://www.velib.~~paris~~ Velib] is ~~a cheap~~ automated bicycle rental, you need a credit card~~, don't ride it more than 30 min~~, when you put it back you ~~have to make a break~~ (~~2 min)~~ then you can take it again.<br>		[https://www.velib-metropole.fr/ Velib] is an automated bicycle rental with stations, you need a credit card, when you put it back be sure you get the stop logo (then you can take it again).<br>
	Be careful the deposit ~~of 150 €~~ could be blocked up to ~~2 weeks~~ if you have a foreign card. And lost if you don't put back the bike correctly.<br>		The day ticket costs 5 €, 7-day ticket 15 €, includes unlimited 30-min rides on mechanical (green) bicycles ; electric (blue) bicycles are available but 1 € each ride.<br>
	~~'''The bicycle system is changing from Nov 2017 to March 2018, prices are changing, stations~~ are ~~closing~~ and ~~reopening later~~, ~~it will be complicated to ride a vélib in December 2017~~.~~'''~~<br>		Check out where the stations are, the Citymapper app displays them and the number of bicycles and spots.<br>
	~~The new day ticket will cost 5 €, week ticket 15 €.~~		Be careful the 300 € deposit could be blocked up to 30 days if you have a foreign card (like Visa Electron or Maestro). And lost if you don't put back the bike correctly.<br>

			There are free-floating bikes and motorized scooters at 1 € to start + 0.15 € / min, quite expensive.<br>

	= Food =		= Food =

Guaka at 18:20, 10 December 2018

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	On Monday, [http://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/visit/welcome.html Orsay museum] and [http://en.chateauversailles.fr/prepare-my-visit-/single/tickets-and-rates Versailles castle] are closed. [http://www.louvre.fr/en/hours-admission Louvre museum] is closed on Tuesday.		On Monday, [http://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/visit/welcome.html Orsay museum] and [http://en.chateauversailles.fr/prepare-my-visit-/single/tickets-and-rates Versailles castle] are closed. [http://www.louvre.fr/en/hours-admission Louvre museum] is closed on Tuesday.

			[[Category:Paris]]

Pacheau at 12:24, 7 March 2018

2018-03-07T12:24:15Z

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	For your goods, read the [https://www.reddit.com/r/paris/comments/3enrqt/jai_dress%C3%A9_une_liste_en_anglais_des_arnaques_les/ list of common scams in Paris].<br>		For your goods, read the [https://www.reddit.com/r/paris/comments/3enrqt/jai_dress%C3%A9_une_liste_en_anglais_des_arnaques_les/ list of common scams in Paris].<br>
	Beware of pickpockets in metro and touristic places. Don't show your expensive smartphone. Hold it strongly with two hands. [https://~~www~~.~~youtube.com~~/~~watch~~?v=~~K2BniB_bthA~~ Don't stay near a door while using it].<br>		Beware of pickpockets in metro and touristic places. Don't show your expensive smartphone. Hold it strongly with two hands. [https://youtu.be/K2BniB_bthA?t=27s Don't stay near a door while using it].<br>
	The most annoying are the young gipsy girls pretending to be deaf, they show you a paper they want you to sign and scam some money, and pickpocket you at the same time.<br>		The most annoying are the young gipsy girls pretending to be deaf, they show you a paper they want you to sign and scam some money, and pickpocket you at the same time.<br>
	In Montmartre, black guys try to lace a string around your wrist and then ask for payment, just walk away.<br>		In Montmartre, black guys try to lace a string around your wrist and then ask for payment, just walk away.<br>

Pacheau: no dia, velib, ratp

2017-12-01T17:13:19Z

no dia, velib, ratp

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	= Moving =		= Moving =
	If you have a smartphone, install an offline map app like maps.me, then download Paris/Île-de-France map.<br>		If you have a smartphone, install an offline map app like maps.me, then download Paris/Île-de-France map.<br>
			The app CityMapper is pretty good too.

	==Metro==		==Metro==
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	RER inside Paris (zone 1) and metro (all lines, even outside of Paris) is always the same price: 1 ticket. You can use the same ticket changing metro and RER.<br>		RER inside Paris (zone 1) and metro (all lines, even outside of Paris) is always the same price: 1 ticket. You can use the same ticket changing metro and RER.<br>
	Tramway and bus also. You can use the same ticket changing tram and bus.<br>		Tramway and bus also. You can use the same ticket changing tram and bus.<br>
	But you can't use the same ticket changing metro ~~/ RER~~ and bus ~~/ tram~~.		But you can't use the same ticket changing metro and bus.

	1 metro ticket at a yellow machine is 1.80 €<br>		1 metro ticket at a yellow machine is 1.90 €<br>
	10 metro tickets cost 14.10 €<br>		(Buying a ticket in the bus costs 2 € and doesn't allow you to change to bus or tram)<br>
			10 metro tickets cost 14.90 €<br>
	On saturday, sunday and public holidays, people under 26 can buy a day ticket (zone 1-3) for 3.85 €		On saturday, sunday and public holidays, people under 26 can buy a day ticket (zone 1-3) for 3.85 €

	Paris is very small, you can walk between most places, don't buy an expensive all-day pass (7 € for one day, only worth it if you take the metro > 5 times).<br>		Paris is very small, you can walk between most places, don't buy an expensive all-day pass (7 € for one day, only worth it if you take the metro > 5 times).<br>
	If you stay from monday to sunday, a Pass Navigo découverte could be interesting: the card costs 5 € then you can load it for one week (Mon-Sun) for 21.25 € or one month (01 to 30-31) for 70 €, and it's all zones.		If you stay from monday to sunday, a Pass Navigo découverte could be interesting: the card costs 5 € then you can load it for one week (Mon-Sun) for 21.25 € or one month (01 to 30-31) for 70 €, and it's all zones. Buying it at CDG is already 10 € saved.

	RER outside Paris depends on the zone you go. Versailles is the main touristic thing to see outside of Paris.		RER outside Paris depends on the zone you go. Versailles is the main touristic thing to see outside of Paris.
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	=== Roissy CDG ===		=== Roissy CDG ===
	[http://www.ratp.fr/fr/ratp/r_61839/aeroport-roissy-charles-de-gaulle-cdg/ CDG ratp page]<br>		[http://www.ratp.fr/fr/ratp/r_61839/aeroport-roissy-charles-de-gaulle-cdg/ CDG ratp page]<br>
	The best option is to take the RER B (9.75 €), then you can take the metro with the same ticket.<br>		The best option is to take the RER B (10.30 €), then you can take the metro with the same ticket.<br>
	There is a cheapest way but not worth it, take the bus 350 or 351 that cost 3 tickets and take 1 h 20, then you have to pay a new ticket to take the metro.		There is a cheapest way but not worth it, take the bus 350 or 351 that cost 3 tickets and take 1 h 20, then you have to pay a new ticket to take the metro.

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	You can try to find a car-sharing on [http://blablacar.com blablacar.com] around 7-8 € <br>		You can try to find a car-sharing on [http://blablacar.com blablacar.com] around 7-8 € <br>
	Or even hitchhiking if the weather is good and you have some time, there is an easy spot with a stop sign [https://google.com/maps?q=.@49.4605,2.1056 route de l'aéroport / rue de l'île de France] almost every car pass by. If it fails there is always the bus (check the times). <br>		Or even hitchhiking if the weather is good and you have some time, there is an easy spot with a stop sign [https://google.com/maps?q=.@49.4605,2.1056 route de l'aéroport / rue de l'île de France] almost every car pass by. If it fails there is always the bus (check the times). <br>
	You can not sleep at Beauvais airport.		You can not sleep at Beauvais airport, it closes at night.

	== Bicycle ==		== Bicycle ==
	[http://www.velib.paris Velib] is a cheap automated bicycle rental, you need a credit card, don't ride it more than 30 min, when you put it back you have to make a break (2 min) then you can take it again.<br>		[http://www.velib.paris Velib] is a cheap automated bicycle rental, you need a credit card, don't ride it more than 30 min, when you put it back you have to make a break (2 min) then you can take it again.<br>
	Be careful the deposit of 150 € could be blocked up to 2 weeks if you have a foreign card. And lost if you don't put back the bike correctly.		Be careful the deposit of 150 € could be blocked up to 2 weeks if you have a foreign card. And lost if you don't put back the bike correctly.<br>
			'''The bicycle system is changing from Nov 2017 to March 2018, prices are changing, stations are closing and reopening later, it will be complicated to ride a vélib in December 2017.'''<br>
			The new day ticket will cost 5 €, week ticket 15 €.

	= Food =		= Food =
	[http://www.lidl.fr/fr/magasins.htm Lidl] is the cheapest, but there are only 20 and not in the center.<br>		[http://www.lidl.fr/fr/magasins.htm Lidl] is the cheapest, but there are only 20 and not in the center.<br>
	~~[http://www.dia.fr/trouver-un-magasin/magasins-par-departement/?dept=75 Dia] is the second cheapest~~, ~~but they are closing.<br>~~		Carrefour, U express, Franprix are normally-priced, you can find a lot of them, closing time depend, between 20:00 and 22:00.<br>
	~~Carrefour and~~ Franprix are normally-priced, you can find a lot of them, closing time depend, between 20:00 and 22:00.<br>
	You can also find G20, Monoprix, A2pas.<br>		You can also find G20, Monoprix, A2pas.<br>
	Some supermarkets ~~can propose~~ a discount on food ~~almost~~ out-of-date, you can ~~also~~ ask.<br>		The bigger the cheaper, but biggest supermarkets are not in the center.<br>
			Some supermarkets offer a discount on food out-of-date today or tomorrow, it's either written on the box or you can ask the cashier.<br>
	On sunday afternoon most of supermarkets are closed.<br>		On sunday afternoon most of supermarkets are closed.<br>
	The small shops ("épicérie") open day and night are expensive.<br>		The small shops ("épicérie", "alimentation générale") open day and night are expensive.<br>

	= Attractions =		= Attractions =

Pacheau: /* Metro */

2016-03-19T01:59:28Z

Metro

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	Paris is very small, you can walk between most places, don't buy an expensive all-day pass (7 € for one day, only worth it if you take the metro > 5 times).<br>		Paris is very small, you can walk between most places, don't buy an expensive all-day pass (7 € for one day, only worth it if you take the metro > 5 times).<br>
	If you stay from monday to sunday, a Pass Navigo découverte could be interesting: the card costs 5 € then you can load it for one week (Mon-Sun) for 21.25 € or one month (01 to 30-31) for 70 €.		If you stay from monday to sunday, a Pass Navigo découverte could be interesting: the card costs 5 € then you can load it for one week (Mon-Sun) for 21.25 € or one month (01 to 30-31) for 70 €, and it's all zones.

	RER outside Paris depends on the zone you go. Versailles is the main touristic thing to see outside of Paris.		RER outside Paris depends on the zone you go. Versailles is the main touristic thing to see outside of Paris.

Pacheau: navigo

2016-03-18T18:41:58Z

navigo

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	On saturday, sunday and public holidays, people under 26 can buy a day ticket (zone 1-3) for 3.85 €		On saturday, sunday and public holidays, people under 26 can buy a day ticket (zone 1-3) for 3.85 €

	Paris is very small, you can walk between most places, don't buy an expensive all-day pass.		Paris is very small, you can walk between most places, don't buy an expensive all-day pass (7 € for one day, only worth it if you take the metro > 5 times).<br>
			If you stay from monday to sunday, a Pass Navigo découverte could be interesting: the card costs 5 € then you can load it for one week (Mon-Sun) for 21.25 € or one month (01 to 30-31) for 70 €.

	RER outside Paris depends on the zone you go. Versailles is the main touristic thing to see outside of Paris.		RER outside Paris depends on the zone you go. Versailles is the main touristic thing to see outside of Paris.

Pacheau at 14:30, 1 March 2016

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	==Metro==		==Metro==
			For travel to/from other cities, see [[Cheap travel from Paris]]

	http://ratp.fr is the official website		http://ratp.fr is the official website

Pacheau: create page

2016-02-12T15:16:52Z

create page

New page

= Safety =
I wouldn't say Paris is dangerous for your life.

For your goods, read the [https://www.reddit.com/r/paris/comments/3enrqt/jai_dress%C3%A9_une_liste_en_anglais_des_arnaques_les/ list of common scams in Paris]. 
Beware of pickpockets in metro and touristic places. Don't show your expensive smartphone. Hold it strongly with two hands. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2BniB_bthA Don't stay near a door while using it]. 
The most annoying are the young gipsy girls pretending to be deaf, they show you a paper they want you to sign and scam some money, and pickpocket you at the same time. 
In Montmartre, black guys try to lace a string around your wrist and then ask for payment, just walk away. 

= Moving =
If you have a smartphone, install an offline map app like maps.me, then download Paris/Île-de-France map. 

==Metro==
http://ratp.fr is the official website

(Prices may change regularly, usually once a year)

RER inside Paris (zone 1) and metro (all lines, even outside of Paris) is always the same price: 1 ticket. You can use the same ticket changing metro and RER. 
Tramway and bus also. You can use the same ticket changing tram and bus. 
But you can't use the same ticket changing metro / RER and bus / tram.

1 metro ticket at a yellow machine is 1.80 € 
10 metro tickets cost 14.10 € 
On saturday, sunday and public holidays, people under 26 can buy a day ticket (zone 1-3) for 3.85 €

Paris is very small, you can walk between most places, don't buy an expensive all-day pass.

RER outside Paris depends on the zone you go. Versailles is the main touristic thing to see outside of Paris.

== Coming from airport ==
While you're at the airport, ask for a free Paris paper map at an info booth.

=== Roissy CDG ===
[http://www.ratp.fr/fr/ratp/r_61839/aeroport-roissy-charles-de-gaulle-cdg/ CDG ratp page] 
The best option is to take the RER B (9.75 €), then you can take the metro with the same ticket. 
There is a cheapest way but not worth it, take the bus 350 or 351 that cost 3 tickets and take 1 h 20, then you have to pay a new ticket to take the metro.

=== Orly ORY ===
[http://www.ratp.fr/fr/ratp/r_61836/aeroport-d-orly-ory/ Orly ratp page] 
Take tram 7 with one ticket, then take metro 7 with another ticket (then any metro with the same ticket).

=== Beauvais BVA ===

The usual solution is the [http://www.aeroportbeauvais.com/bus.php?lang=eng 17 € bus] that will bring you in Porte Maillot. Then take the metro or walk 1 km to see Arc de Triomphe. 
Beauvais train station is 5 km from the airport, take an unfrequent bus or walk 1 h if you want to take the train, which will be the same price as the bus except if you have a discount. 
You can try to find a car-sharing on [http://blablacar.com blablacar.com] around 7-8 € 
Or even hitchhiking if the weather is good and you have some time, there is an easy spot with a stop sign [https://google.com/maps?q=.@49.4605,2.1056 route de l'aéroport / rue de l'île de France] almost every car pass by. If it fails there is always the bus (check the times). 
You can not sleep at Beauvais airport.

== Bicycle ==
[http://www.velib.paris Velib] is a cheap automated bicycle rental, you need a credit card, don't ride it more than 30 min, when you put it back you have to make a break (2 min) then you can take it again. 
Be careful the deposit of 150 € could be blocked up to 2 weeks if you have a foreign card. And lost if you don't put back the bike correctly.

= Food =
[http://www.lidl.fr/fr/magasins.htm Lidl] is the cheapest, but there are only 20 and not in the center. 
[http://www.dia.fr/trouver-un-magasin/magasins-par-departement/?dept=75 Dia] is the second cheapest, but they are closing. 
Carrefour and Franprix are normally-priced, you can find a lot of them, closing time depend, between 20:00 and 22:00. 
You can also find G20, Monoprix, A2pas. 
Some supermarkets can propose a discount on food almost out-of-date, you can also ask. 
On sunday afternoon most of supermarkets are closed. 
The small shops ("épicérie") open day and night are expensive. 

= Attractions =

A lot of museums and other attractions are free if you are under 26 and from European Union or living in it. 
If you're < 26 but not from Europe or living here, you can still try to show your student card.

A lot of museums and other are free for all on the first Sunday of the month.

For all people under 26, Louvre is free on Friday from 18:00, start closing at 21:30.

On Monday, [http://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/visit/welcome.html Orsay museum] and [http://en.chateauversailles.fr/prepare-my-visit-/single/tickets-and-rates Versailles castle] are closed. [http://www.louvre.fr/en/hours-admission Louvre museum] is closed on Tuesday.