Your video is so detailed! I've watched so many videos about public transport in Paris, they got between 60k and 400k views but they weren't as interesting as yours! Thank you so much for sharing those tips. That will definitely help!
Thank you, Sara! I’m so glad you watched and found this video interesting and helpful ❤️ I want to give people the information I wish I had before my trip in one place 👍🏽 Your positive, supportive feedback is very encouraging, thanks again and have a wonderful trip!!
Best. Information. Video. On Paris metro. Ever. Seriously, as a parisian, this is the most precise and accurate one i saw, avoiding a lot of misconceptions i've too much heard. If i could add something, I'd add : - A t+ ticket is, for the road network, have virtually unlimited validity and connections number (not only one as you implied)... as long as you take your last bus/tram before the 90 minutes deadline, this last trip can last hours. - It's a misconception that the t+ ticket is valid on zone 1 and 2. It's even nearly not related to the zone system. In short : Bus/tram network, no zone limit, except on special fare lines (Noctiliens, 350, 351...). Metro/Rer, all metro network (which extend up to zone 3) but limited to zone 1 for RER. So you can't go to the Stade de France (zone 2) by rer with a t+... but you can by metro ; same for La défense (zone 3). - If you want, i know some cheap ways to go to the airports for few or even one t+ ticket.
Thank you for your awesome comment and for sharing additional information, Leebpascal1!! I (and we, the travel community) really appreciate you taking the time to contribute. Have a great day ❤️😊😁👍🏽
Omg you're a life saver, I almost planned to get the Paris Visite pass for my trip next month but luckily your video was in the recommendations & I glad I watched it!
This is SUCH an informative video! Thank you so much for posting. To clarify, we are heading to Paris, arriving on a Wednesday leaving on a Monday - do you recommend the Navigo pass? If I heard you correctly, we would be able to use the pass from Wednesday - Sunday, and could use the T+pass on Monday?!? Additionally, when we fly into CDG, if they have the Navigo on hand, we would be able to use that into the city center vs. having to get on the RER, right?!? So many questions to pick your brain with!!! Thanks for the insight!
Thank you so much for the positive comments and for watching!! 😁 great questions, too! You are correct- if available, you could use the Navigo Découvert pass immediately from the airport to jump on the RER train into Paris and use until Sunday night. On Monday you would need to use t+ tickets to get around the city AND an airport ticket to get you back to CDG. To see if the pass is worth it, I’d look at my itinerary, estimate how many individual trips I’d make Wed-Sun, then multiply the number of trips by the cost of a t+ ticket (don’t forget to add the cost of an airport ticket, too). This can tell you which is the best financial option and help determine what works best with your schedule. Good luck and I hope this helps! Bon voyage!! 😊👍🏽❤️
Thank you so much! Such an informative video👍🏼 my family of 5 and I are arriving to Paris (CDG) early Thursday morning at 7AM. Will we still be able to purchase Navigo card? Or Thursday morning is too late and won’t count until the following week? Just want to make sure I don’t buy the Navigo and then won’t be able to use it. Thanks in advance!!
Hey Ant X Ana! You should be fine if you purchase the Navigo Découvert Card on Thursday. Keep in mind it will be valid from Thursday to Sunday night. Monday requires a new pass 👍🏽 Thank you for the positive feedback and I hope you and your family have a great time in Paris!
I felt the same way before I left for Paris, too, but the fear went away the more I learned a few key French words (like “pardon me”, “left”, “right” and “where is ....”). I prepared as much as I could, had a physical map, and a fully charged phone with google translate ready to go! Paris was super easy to navigate and all the locals I met were friendly, with a majority of the younger folks fluent in French and English. You’ll have a great time if you go and the fear will disappear once you see the beauty of Paris ❤️ you’ve got this!!
@@FrolicAndCourage I’m shocked you replied. Thanks so much. I’m bad with saying words in other languages lol. The only thing I find easy is saying hello in french. I will use google maps. I already have the Paris metro app all you do is type name of station it tells you how to get there. Planning on going in June or July.
Thank you. The "Maps" link was PERFECT. Somewhat easy to use (once I figured out what I was looking at). Not only was I able to print out a visual map of the trip, but it even provided written directions for getting from one point to the next--with times, line numbers, transfer points, AND specific travel directions for each part of the itinerary.
Hey Peter! Thanks for watching and commenting. You need to bring your own passport-sized photo of your face for the Navigo Découvert Card - they do not take a digital picture of you. I hope this helps and thanks again for watching! 😁
Thank you so much for this video! I simply did not know about the Navigo Decouvert option! I am planning on a 5 day visit from Monday through Friday, so for me getting from Airport to Paris to Disnelyand during this time should only need me to get a Navigo Decouvert right?! My travel budget just about halved - I was thinking some Zone 1-3 Paris Viste + individual carnet + single destination tickets for the airport. THIS. IS. AWESOME.
You’re very welcome, Kayeos! That’s right, a Navigo Découvert pass for all zones covers your entire trip, airport and Disneyland included. I felt the exact same way when I discovered the pass, too!! Have an excellent trip and thank you for watching!! 💕
i can't stop obsessing over how pretty u are, i love girls who do their researches and just always READY hahaha, i am just like you, i wanted to ask does the Navigo découverte allow u to take the train from Charles de Gaule too TO THE CENTRE, is it also includedin the pass?
Just discovered this EXCELLENT channel and just subscribed. EXCELLENT video! This is THE BEST re transport in Paris. Of the 20 arrondissements, which are those that require the RER for travel to the heart of Paris? I am trying to stay within the arrondissements that does not require the RER.
Thank you so much Yanni!! 🥰 the closer you are to the 1st arrondissement, the less you need the RER. The further out, the more you can consider taking the RER.
Can you please make us a quick video from Orly Airport to Eiffel Tower and Louve and maybe Norte Dame as we will only be there for like 7 hours. We have tickets to go up to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Can you help because it appears so confusing right now. I did enjoy your above video. We appreciate any help/assistance. We are leaving California this coming week on 10/10/2019.
Hi Richard! I will not be able to make a video in time for your trip, but if you enter your destinations in google maps (in the order you want to see them), you will find the fastest routes as well as what type of transportation you need. With that said, it will take 45min - 1hr just to go from Orly to the Eiffel Tower using public transportation, not including the time it takes to go through the airport. 7 hours is a short window of time to see everything, but you can probably cut your commuting time in half by taking a taxi, although it will cost much more than a train or metro.
Hallo, if i and my husband will arrive in paris on thursday would you recommend me to buy navigo pass? i stay in zone 2 which is vincennes area, and I don't go to disneyland only ( versailles, louvre, ieffel tower, arc de triomphe, jardin des tuileries, sacre coeur) and will be back to CDG airport on sunday morning, any help/advice greatly appreciated? 🥰
Hi Nina! It depends on where else you plan to travel - look at your itinerary and count how many times you will travel using public transportation then multiply it by the cost of a single ticket. That should give you a great idea of the price but the time it takes to travel vs time at your destination matters, too 😊
Hi I watched your video loved it your a bubbly person but I’m one that get lost with a GPS can u please help me with my ride for CDG to arr 18 Montmartre I’m going alone and I’m handicapped do u have any good suggestions
Hi Kimberly! Thank you so much for watching 🥰 I'm not well-versed with the accessible parts of the Paris public transportation system, but the best suggestion I have is to use a digital map (Google or apple maps, etc.) to plan your route. Then go to the RATP's Network Accessibility site (www.ratp.fr/en/accessibility/network-accessibility) to see which trains, metro stations, and bus routes are accessible. You can also ask the station attendants for guidance and/or assistance if need be.
Bonjour, I am leaving for Paris end of October. If I purchase only the Navigo Decouberte card. Do I sti need to buy separate T+ tickets or Rear tickets to Palais Versailles?
Bonsoir Winteel! If you buy the Navigo Découvert Card (ND) you do not need to buy separate tickets to take the RER train to Versaille - the card covers all zones 😊 I had to buy t+ tickets because I arrived on Friday but the ND pass wasn’t valid until Monday. Hope this helps!
Hi! Such a great video. I found out that we can take roissybus from opera to airport? Is that a better & easier option to do than using the rer from airport to city centre with a big luggage? Pease kindly let me know. TIA.
Hi Kartini! I don’t have experience taking the roissybus so I’m not sure, but make sure there is enough space for luggage and that it makes sense time-wise. Taking large luggage on the RER is doable but it will be cramped.
Cheap hotel or good hostel. Get a metro pass for the number of days you will be there; a must. It will take you one day to learn the Metro System. Just do it. Best investment in your trip you can make. You must rent a pocket wifi. This will allow you to Google map to every place you want to go. No need to think. It will give you step by step directions. Get a metro pass and rent a pocket wifi. You will not be sorry.
I can't tell you how FANTASTIC this vlog is. I am heading to Europe for a month including Paris for a week and looking for the best travel options. This has been soooo helpful! Thank you! I will be following you :)
RogueMomma, I'm so glad you found the information useful and your comment seriously put the biggest smile on my face, thank you for your support!! Have an amazing trip to Europe 😀
Your information is so very helpful. I am visiting Paris this August and plan on buying a Navigo Découverte. Do I have to present a signed face photograph of myself at the time of purchase to put in the card? Is this a compulsory requirement to purchase this. Also I believe it covers Zones 1-5 ? Also do you know if this card can be purchased from a booth at CDG airport ? Thank you and hope to hear back from you.
Thanks, Jude! August is right around the corner which means your trip to Paris is coming up soon 😀 To answer your questions, you don't have to present a photograph, but after you purchase the pass you are responsible for attaching it yourself. Yes, the pass can cover zones 1-5, just ask for it at the airport, at CDG Terminal 2. Look for the SNCF “Billets Paris et Ile-de-France” Office. Good luck and I hope you have a fabulous trip! - Antoinette
Hi Marie! It all depends on where you're coming from, but Grands Boulevards metro stop is pretty close if you are interested in public transportation 😀
So if you arrive on a friday morning and leave on a Tuesday morning, wich option makes u save the most? (Disney on a Monday and there´s 1 adult and 3 teens) Ty so much for the tips!
If you arrive on a Friday that's tough, Rita - it all depends on your itinerary. I would add the cost of each individual trip you want to take (RER, metro, bus, etc) then I'd compare it to the price of the passes (carnet, paris visite, etc). From there you can see what will save you the most money💰
Hello! I have some questions I will be arriving on Friday at Gare du Nord and my stay in zone 4 Enghien-les-biens and will stay for 5 days. I don’t think I can use Navigo pass since If I buy it I can only use for the following week. Do you have suggestions? I will be visiting some places from zone 1 through zone 5. Was thinking if it’s good idea just to buy paper tickets? Do you know about Navigo easy pass? Thanks!
Hi Wieke! If there’s an RER train near you I would look into buying a few tickets to take you to the different zones. Also, while in Paris check out the t+ and carnet tickets and possibly consider the Paris Visite pass. I’ve briefly heard of the Navigo easy pass that might replace paper fare cards. It’s similar to a London Oyster card where you load money (prepaid fares) or a day pass to the card for use. Hope this helps! Antoinette
Hi! I plan on arriving in paris on a saturday (by train) and i am under 26. i would like to use the new navigo easy on which i can load different tickets. Would it be possible for me to purchase and load the 10 carnet on the card on the first day, and use that for the next 5 day except for sunday(the following day) on which i would be using the youth travel pass(valid 1 day, because i would be going around the city more since i have a whole day). Will the card be able to use the carnet on saturday, my youth pass on a sunday and leave the rest of the 10 carnet to be used for monday, tuesday, wednesday. I know, it's complicated haha
Hi Veronika! I’m new to the Navigo easy pass so I haven’t tested this myself, but from what I read you should be able to use both. Once the day pass is activated it takes precedent and will be used. Once the day pass is over the rest of your single tickets will be used. I can’t guarantee it, but that’s what I’ve read. Good luck and please let us know how it goes!! ❤️
@@FrolicAndCourage thank you for the answer! I hope it does work that way because that would make sense! Can't wait for my trip (which is still some time away) and I will be sure to update how it went!
Hey Denis! I think it depends on what you want to see and how much you’ll rely on public transportation to see it. I’d take your itinerary and use google maps to see how far apart each site is from the other. It could be cheaper to stick with a t+ ticket or you might save more with a Navigo if you’re traveling often and to/from the airport. I hope this helps and safe travels ❤️ 🚂
hi ! Thak you so much for helpful video tips, we are planning to go to Paris this come in up AUGUST, and I wondering can I use NAVIGO pass to go from CDG airport to Bordeaux city, and what side of the photo for Navigo that they need, and we have to prepare a head of time right? thank you so much for your helpful.
Hey there! Thanks so much for watching and I'm so glad you found the video helpful 🙂 I don't believe you can use the pass to go from CDG to Bordeaux city - it would require a TGV train ticket (I'm not familiar with TGV). As for the pass, it requires a photo that is slightly smaller than passport size (3 x 2.5cm). It helps to have the photo ahead of time but there are photo booths at some stations in the area. I hope this helps!!
Nicely described! You are exactly right about the Navigo. I was wondering if it some sort of “government secret” when I was researching. It’s a game changer for feeling free to move around through zones and modes. Nice persona you have. All the best!
So if I arrive on Thursday morning in paris and wanna buy the navigo, is the first day I can use it monday? Or can I buy it thursday morning and directly use it?
If I arrive in Paris on a Thursday, can’t I purchase a Navigo Decouvertre (la semaine) before midnight and use it for Thurs-Sun. Or would you recommend the Navigo Easy for the few days until the new week on Sunday?
Hi Markfourtwenty, you can certainly buy the Navigo Découvert on Thursday and use it until Sunday night. Just remember to reload it on Monday. It all depends on how much you plan to use public transportation Thursday- Sunday. If you plan on going to a lot of places then it may be worth it to buy a Navigo Découvert pass. If you plan to take public transportation to only one or two places or just walk, it may be cheaper to go with Navigo Easy. It all depends on your schedule and what zones you will travel in 😊
Hello! Enjoyed your vlog. 1.What travel pass or transportation option would you recommend for someone staying in Paris for only 20 hrs? I arrive at 230pm and leave next day at 10am... 2. Obviously I won't be able to enjoy all the daylite hours, what do you recommend I do/see? Thank you!! 😀
Hello Yliana! I’m so happy you found and liked my video, thank you!! This is a tough question - it all depends on what you want to see and how often you will ride the metro/bus/train. The biggest expense is getting to/from the airport to the city center (assuming you’re flying into Paris). If you’re flying in, on one hand there are 1- and 2-day passes (like the Paris Visite) pass that you could use to cover airport transportation (zones 1-5), but they will cost since you are arriving at 2:30pm. Those passes are for unlimited use of the transportation network and are valid from 0h-24hrs, so you would have to buy the 2-day pass for zones 1-5 in order to get to/from the airport and around the city for around €38. There’s also the option of buying two Airport tickets (€20,60 for two tickets each way) then a few t+ tickets as needed (€1,90/each). If you arrive before Friday, the Navigo Découvert pass would be around €27,80 and includes airport transportation but again, it all depends on how often you will use the system during your 20hr trip 🙂 For what to do... there’s still a lot to do in 20hrs! You can do an evening bike or walking tour to catch the highlights of the city. You can climb up the Eiffel Tower, check out an evening performance (play, music, cabaret, opera, ballet, etc), or eat as much as you can (chocolates, pastries, croissants, anything). Depending on the day you arrive, you may be able to see a museum during extended opening hours (on certain days some museums are open until 9pm) or you can just stroll along the city. There’s also the Catacombs or just hanging out at a café/restaurant with outdoor seating. Whatever you pass you choose and whatever you choose to do, I wish you the best 20hrs in Paris imaginable!! 😁❤️
Hey! You have a few options: take one in advance at a local pharmacy (if you’re located in the US) or stop at one of the train stations with a Photo Booth.
Thank You Thank You So Much for the Detailed Video I Liked and Subscribe to your channel. So arriving Tuesday Leaving Fri. So going around Paris from CDG n to Disneyland is by Navigo Decouvert? And How Much for those day? Woweeee that's makes it so Easy. Looking Forward in Hearing from u Thank You Gigi
Thanks a lot for the detailed video.. very elaborative and helpful Just one question.. can a friend buy a Navigo card for me? Because I will be reaching Paris on Friday and my friend will reach there on thursday Thanks a lot
Aww, thanks for watching drmohdsaber! I know you can buy one card per person, but I’ve actually never tried to buy two at the same time without the other person present... it never hurts to ask and there are plenty of different stations to purchase the card from. Let me know if it works! 😊👍🏽
Thank you, your video is very informative...let me ask if I travel from Gare de l'Est to Gare Montparnasse (single trip) via Metro, should I buy T+ ticket? Is it available in the vending machine and also Metro stop, are they inside Gare de l"Est?
Hi there, thanks for the amazing video. If I am landing at the airport at 8am on Monday , do I just buy the navigo pass and use it on the RER to get to the hotel? Also is it normal to travel with suitcases on these trains?
Hey Akshay! Yes, you are correct - on Monday you can buy a Navigo Decouvert and use it on the RER trains if they have the passes available. When I rode, there were a lot of people coming from the airport and I saw a good amount of suitcases on the train. The smaller the bags the easier it will be. I had a large suitcase and the seats were on the smaller side, so I had to really keep my bag close and out of the aisles...but then again, so did everyone else!
Excellent video. Very helpful. Question, if I get to Paris on a Tuesday I still can buy the Navigo card and start using it right away right? I’ll be staying for a week, so I figure I’ll use the navigo card the whole week and the day I leave I can buy a one way ticket to the airport. Thank you in advance for your answer.
Thanks so much, Bebita! To answer your question - yes, if you arrive on a Tuesday you should be able to use your card right away. Thanks for watching and I hope you have the BEST time in Paris!
Bonjour ,Bravo ,like others I’ve watched tons of videos about Paris transport system , I love 💕 to walk and most of the attractions I want to visit is within zones 1-5 ,I’ll purchase 10 t1 tickets 🎟️ also a Navigo pass because I was not aware it’s value of 10 yrs ,.I was thinking about a scooter or bike but I saw how dangerous it may be if not familiar with the city streets ,and ur right to get the fell of Paris and see all the lovely sites it’s better and these days highly safe to walk if not on a schedule a gain thxs for ur down to earth video.😊
@@FrolicAndCourage You mean an actual photo or just your passport (which has the photo in it) - please explain. BTW, I love this video and all the tips!, hubby and I are going to Paris for the first time ever in March 2020 and plan on using public transportation, so this is very helpful!!
@@godzgurl Hey Gretchen! I mean an actual photo that you attach to the card :o) Thanks for dropping a positive comment and I hop you and your Hubby enjoy your trip to Paris in March!
@@leahalfredo Hello!! Kids under 4 are free, and children 5-10yrs old can receive 1/2 off a single or carnet of t+ tickets. www.ratp.fr/en/titres-et-tarifs/reduced-fares-children Thanks for watching and I hope this helps! 😃
Thank you for the video ! I need some help ! I’ll be in Paris from Friday to Monday morning . I’m not staying in the center so I’ll use public transportation at least 2 times a day . What should I buy ?
Thank you so much for this video - great info. Our family of 4 are traveling from London to Paris Gare du Nord for the first time in August. We arrive in Paris Monday afternoon and go back to London Thursday evening. We are planning to book a hotel near Pigalle. While in Paris, we plan to see most of the attractions in Zone 1 and considering going to Versailles Palace (Zone 4) one afternoon. Do you recommend we purchase the Navigo pass for our 4-day visit? I assume this pass is all we need for our entire trip transportation needs, including to and from Paris Gare du Nord to our hotel - please confirm. Can this Navigo pass be purchased from Paris Gare du Nord station? Also, please clarify if Navigo "Discovery" card is optional for recharging that costs 5 extra Euros on top of the Navigo card (22.80 Euros). Once again, thank you so much for the info!
You’re welcome, Fauja! Thank you for watching and commenting 😊 If you arrive at Gare du Nord you should be able to pick up a Navigo Découvert pass at the metro station window from a metro employee. Yes, you must first pay 5€ for the card + fares to use it and it is rechargeable 👍🏽 If you plan on using public transportation a lot during your four days - enough to justify the cost- I recommend it, but if most of the things you want to see are close to each other I’d consider walking or buying a carnet or two for the family to share. I hope his helps!! ❤️
Is it possible to buy Navigo at CDG ? We arrive on a Wednesday and want to go from CDG To city centre and on Sunday from City centre to Disneyland. Can we use it as well to go to Versailles ?
This video is so much informative. Thank you Antoinette. I’m going to Paris coming Jan and I’m gonna save a lot of money once I purchase Navigo Découverte at the airport. I have one question. Where do I purchase this pass at the air port.
I’m so happy for you, Dhruv! Check CDG Terminal 2. Look for the SNCF “Billets Paris et Ile-de-France” Office or at any of the other SNCF, Transilien, or Optile windows. Happy travels!!
Hi I need some help please I’m handicapped and ready wood like some help I’m going to Paris dec 25 to January 3rd what is the best ticket for me to used with out a lot of walking
Fabulous. Thank you so much for the advice. I'm looking at a few travel passes with a lot of confusion and hesitation, coz most of them include things that are unnecessary to me.
I feel your pain! I just wanted to know my options for traveling around and it took a while to sort through all kinds of confusing, unnecessary information. Thank you for taking the time to watch ❤️
Hi Antoinette! Thank you so much for your awesome videos! I will be Flying into Paris next month along with my wife and son and I was wondering if I am able to purchase a navigo card from out of Gare Du Nord train station or is there another location I need to go to. I will be arriving in Paris France on a Sunday morning and leaving on Wednesday afternoon to go to London for three days.I want a card that I can keep and use the next time I take a trip to Paris France, I thought purchasing this card will be the better choice. God bless, Eric
Hi Eric! I really appreciate your positive feedback, thank you! You should be able to purchase a Navigo Découvert Card at Gare Du Nord because there is a Transilien train ticket window at the station. You can buy the pass at any metro, Transilien, or RER ticket window. Once you have the pass you are able to reload it from a kiosk. Have fun in Paris and London, they are two fabulous cities with great architecture and a lot to do! ❤️👍🏽😊
I really loved this video so helpfull!!!!! I will be traveling soon with my friend so we were thinking about the Paris pass tickets but its a bit expensive, since I started living in Germany and I understood the way tickets worked here I was trying to find something similar for Paris as well and Im glad that i came across your video. I would like to know if there is a similar ticket like the museum pass which may be cheaper. If so that would be great.
I’m glad I could help and thank you so much for watching, Claudia! ❤️ Other than the tickets I mentioned in the video, I’m not aware of anything cheaper.
just adding a lil fact though, once you use one of the ticket to enter a station, you only have 90 minutes to makes any connection you want, after that it will be expired. i once got controlled after shopping around in gare du nord and i didn’t kbow about this rule, it was kind of awkward.
Thank you, The Best! When I discovered the pass before my trip I almost couldn’t believe it, but it’s there and ready to use. Have a great trip- May is right around the corner!! 👍🏽😁
Good informative video. Paris was a bucket list trip for me also, went in 2018 going back this year. I remember that the Navajo pass was in my research but we didn’t do it, will give it another look. We splurged on our airport transportation because we wanted to be as hassle free as possible after the long flight and starting our trip. So we booked a private car service and it was wonderful! I travel with my sister so we split the costs on things like transportation . I did countless hours of research for our trip . If anyone is thinking about getting the Paris Pass let me know because I can give you some tips for getting it for much less than you’ll see it advertised and for using it.
I can totally understand splurging on a bucket list trip to Paris 😁 I kept my transportation costs low so I could go all out on activities! Happy a wonderful second trip ❤️👍🏽😊
On my way!!!! What I’ve just watched and heard, since morning i was searching for cheap substitute of airport to city centre transfer as I’m visiting paris only for two days that € 10.30 each way was really annoying me and but after watching your videos i can save almost half plus more validity and more zones to travel as i was thinking to buy two days visite pass for 19.80 and to and fro ticket for airport was 20.60 sums up 40.40 total for 1-3 zones for two days and only single trip to and pro to airport but navigo is just 27.80 with additional validity and more zones to travel, how can i thank you ❤️
do i need to bring a glue stick? do they stick the picture on there for you? in the video it looks like there might be a peel off glue area.... where u can stick it too.... ??
Hey William, thanks for watching and for your question! You shouldn’t have to bring a glue stick (unless your picture somehow falls off) 👍🏽 On the back of the Navigo Découvert Card is a little white box ⬜️ with the words “Collez ici votre photo i’dentité”, which means “paste your photo here”. On top of the white box is a very thin, clear film with sticky glue underneath (like the back of a sticker). Once you peel back the thin film just press your photo against the sticky glue and you’re all set! ✅ 😁
Hi, may i ask a question? Next week i'm going to Paris. I am interested in the navigo weekly pass. I Arrive on Friday, can I use this card immediately? I stay until Wednesday so will have to buy this card twice but how do I buy a new week?
Check out the outlets of Navigo. If im not mistaken there was one in Gare Du Nord and for sure there was an office in CDG airport. Honestly since you're arriving on Friday and leaving on Wednesday, I'm not sure you'll end up saving much, however calculate how many metros you'll be using :). Also as far as I know, the Navigo card can only be bought till Thursday... parisbytrain.com/paris-train-metro-week-pass-navigo-decouverte/. In my opinion I would buy one carnet and share it with the people in your travel group :). Also, Paris is beautiful and most sights are within 1 metro stop away from each other. So many times you would opt to walk the distance :)
Hi Ayessa! Unfortunately, if you arrive and purchase the Navigo Decouvert card on Friday you can not use the card immediately - it will be valid starting Monday morning. As Malta Monument mentioned, you may want to look into purchasing a carnet of t+ tickets for your trip and an individual RER ticket if you need to ride from the airport into Paris to last until Monday. I hope this helps! 🙂
Thank you so much for this! I'm planning my Bucklist trip to Europe in March 2020 and am a bit nervous about using public transportation. This will help me a lot. Thanks again!
You’re welcome! I hope you have a wonderful Euro trip and know that once you learn to navigate one public transportation system? The rest are pretty similar 😊 Thank you so much for watching and I wish you safe (and fun!) travels ❤️
Also if you are under 26 and using the public transports on the weekend, there are super cheap 1 day ticket called "ticket jeunes week-end" they run from like 4€ for a day for zone 1-2. That all I used when I was living in Paris because I didn't have to use public transports on the week days, you just have to make sure you don't lose it lol.
Hi Antoinette! Just for clarity...do you need a separate passport size photo separate from your passport book? Or is the passport book enough for the pass?
Hey Starr! You need a separate photo for the pass. There are some photo booths at select stations but I found it helpful to take a photo in advance to bring with you. Thanks again for watching and let me know if you have any other questions 👍🏽💕
Do you know if i can use a navigo journee for me and my mom? Just one card for the day pass, I know it's cheating the system, but the transportation is outrageously expensive even with the tips, I live in Mexico City and the metro is a quarter of dollar with no time limit and buses are around the same or 35 cents of dollar, so to me this fares are crazy expensive !
I can see how the prices may be expensive compared to 25¢ or 30¢, that’s incredibly inexpensive! From what I understand, everyone needs their own card (with picture attached) which means no sharing of passes. How awesome would it be to share a pass?! 😊
@@FrolicAndCourage it is, people get surprised by that, it's a chaotic metro and tram system but it's cheap, so I feel like making the most out of the prices 😂
Hello! Thanks so much for the tips! Do you think a 4 day trip is too short? I have tickets for 6 days but I was thinking of spending my last two days in Germany. I don't want to feel stressed and rushed though - what do you think?
Hey Svetlana! Thanks for taking the time to comment 😊 I spent 6 days in Paris and didn’t get to see everything. I think 4 days is a bit short but if you can prioritize certain sights and focus on seeing a few things (not everything!) it can be done ❤️
De rien, Carli! Thank you for leaving such an awesome comment and I'm so excited that you are able to apply all of the tips! I hope you and your husband have a super fun and memorable vacation in Paris!!👍😀❤
You are very welcome, dellisammich! I’m glad you found this video helpful and THANK YOU for watching 😁 Yes, the Carnet (10 t+ tickets) can be used between three people since it is essentially 10 individual single use tickets. Just make sure you have enough tickets for everyone for your entire trip 👍🏽 I hope you have a wonderful time!!
Hi Fried - you can find the pass at CDG Terminal 2. Look for the SNCF “Billets Paris et Ile-de-France” Office or at any of the other SNCF, Transilien, or Optile windows. Bon Voyage!
Great video so detailed could you advise we are arriving late Saturday can we purchase a Navigo card on the Sunday for the week starting on the Monday?
I just booked a trip to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam. Do you think it would be best to purchase a Eurail pass? While I'm in Paris and if I want to go to a restaurant that happens to be a 40 min walk, is it even practical to take a train? I'm so confused on what's the best option considering I'm going to Brussels for 2 days and Amsterdam for 3. Or should I just get the 10 tickets and the Deconvert ticket. Some much to consider, but this video is extremely helpful non the less!!
Hey Juliya! Your trip sounds like so much fun! I can't speak for Brussels or Amsterdam, but I can certainly speak to Paris 😀The tickets you buy all depend on what you want to see in Paris. Are you planning on going to a lot of places? Do you plan to take day trips to Versailles or Disneyland? Do you need Airport transportation? Are you traveling Mon-Thursday? If the answer is yes to all, the cheapest option could be the Navigo Decouvert. If you are only staying in the city center over the weekend and plan to walk, then a carnet (10 tickets) might be the best option. So I'd suggest looking at your itinerary, plan your sites using google maps, and determining if it's feasible to walk or take public transportation. Hope this helps!
