Getting Around in Paris

Metro, Bus, Taxi, Velibs, Disabled Options, & with Kids

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Colourful Metro tickets in Paris

Getting around in Paris is pretty easy, if you have the right info, whether on foot, by bus or metro, or whether you required wheelchairs and disable access for handicapped travellers. Or maybe you're travelling with babies or little kids? Pop over here to read more.

TIP! Carry a 'Plan de Paris' [a mini street directory, fits in a pocket or a handbag], or at least have a map of some kind on you, as well as a Paris metro guide.

The Paris transport system option

	Paris Pass : Getting Around in Paris The Paris Pass is the best value for money for getting around in Paris and is available in 2, 4 or 6 days passes.
	Vélib : Getting Around in Paris The Vélib is a fabulous sturdy grey bicycle which Parisians can hire from 300 Metro stations, and it has become a common sight on the city’s streets. Tourists can rent them by the hour or the day.
	Metro : Getting Around in Paris I love the metro - once you have a map, you can get around very easily, and metro stops are very close together.  I think in the heart of Paris you would be able to find a metro within 10-15 minutes of walking in any direction.
	Bus : Getting Around in Paris When I first started catching the bus in Paris, I was pretty terrified I'd miss the stop, or I wouldn't recognise where I was when I looked out the window. Now I know better :-)
	Taxi : Getting Around in Paris Transportation in Paris is easier than you think - taking a taxi is an easy choice.  You can even get a Taxi Bike if you're rather travel by motorbike to that meeting and get there in a hurry!
	Disabled : Getting Around in Paris Paris is not the most handicapped-friendly city, but they're definitely trying to upgrade metro and other access wherever possible. Look for the blue symbol for places with disable access.
	Kids : Getting Around in Paris Trying to get around with littlies, babies in a stroller - is a challenge all of its own.  What are your options? Baby sling? Stroller - buy one, rent one, or bring one with you? How to handle a toddler when you're in an unfamiliar city? How to keep the kids happy while you're being the tourist?
	Paris Airport Shuttle Whether you arrive by train or plane or coach, you can buy a ticket in advance for an Airport shuttle service to collect you and take you to your hotel, from $US18.

If you're looking for information on the Paris transport system, or Paris public transport, the links above will get you started.  I find Paris to be one of the easiest cities to get around in, and I've travelled to many countries over the past tweny years. Streetnames are very easy to find, everything is signposted and this makes it much easier than lots of other cities.

Map of Paris

Paris is roughly circular in shape, and the areas ['arrondissements'] are like a coil, or a snail shape, with the first [le 1ere arrondissement] in the centre, then moving clockwise with the circle getting ever larger, the arrondissements continue up to the 20th.

To visit the Map of Paris page, click this link and it will open in a new browser window.

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