Paris Metro QUESTIONS everyone asks & no one answers. Be prepared for your trip!

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🚇🗺️ Paris Metro Adventure: Tips and Your Questions Answered 🗺️🚇
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Link to Paris Metro Tutorial Video
00:52 Section 1 - PREP
01:03 Difference between Weekly Pass & Easy Pass
02:08 Navigo Easy Pass details
02:37 Contactless Credit Cards
03:12 Buying a Pass at CDG Airport
03:29 Reasons to Take a Taxi from CDG
04:58 Do your Tickets expire?
05:44 Can you use an Iphone to Scan a Metro Pass?
06:41 When is your Metro ride over?
07:42 TIP: Always check the walking distance!
09:06 Section 2 - RIDE
09:18 What to do when a Service Booth is not manned.
11:02 How to Know which Metro station you're at
12:23 What if I got on a Train in the wrong Direction?
12:50 Good to Know: Paris rush hour
13:45 Section 3 - SAFETY
13:56 What to do if your Group gets Separated
15:40 Be Prepared! Paris Metro Security Checks
16:49 Pickpockets
19:15 Bonus section - My favorite Metro stops
🌟 Ready to conquer the Paris metro with confidence? Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned traveler, this video is packed with insider tips, expert advice, and captivating sights that will make your metro experience unforgettable.
🎒 Travel Smart with Pro Tips: From choosing the right metro pass to navigating peak hours, we've got you covered. Discover the secrets to saving time, money, and hassle while exploring the city.
🔐 Stay Safe and Savvy: Worried about pickpockets or getting separated from your group? Our safety section has got you covered. Find out how to keep your belongings secure and navigate unexpected situations with confidence.
📸 Visual Delights Await: Immerse yourself in the unique ambiance of Paris' metro stations. Whether you're drawn to the elegance of Art Nouveau tiles or the contemporary charm of glass bead sculptures, you'll leave inspired by the creative tapestry that connects past and present.
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NEW PRICES FOR 2023: The cost of a single ticket - currently set at €1.90 - is proposed to be €2.30 starting January 1, 2023.
Prices for booklet of 10 t+ tickets at full price : €17.90
Weekly Navigo rates Area 2-3 :
€27.45
Area 3-4 : €26.60
Area 4-5 : €26.10
All areas : €30.00
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STEP BY STEP LEARN how to use the RATP app to navigate from one location to the other.
° Extended Q&A, top questions about how to use the Paris metro.
° How to avoid pickpockets and Paris metro safety tips.
° How and where to buy the new digital pass, Navigo Easy.
° And I take you through a trip step-by-step so you can recreate the experience yourself.
° How to reload a pass using the RATP application.
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@ThisFrenchLife 20 күн бұрын

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@scottschannel8703 9 ай бұрын

Your timing with this upload was perfect. We leave for Paris in a few days and I’ve been watching many videos including using the Metro. This is by far the best and easiest to understand. Well done!

@ThisFrenchLife 9 ай бұрын

I hope you have a FANTASTIC trip, Scott. And I’m SO glad that you’re finding this video helpful. I’m VERY grateful for your feedback. It means the world to me!

@MilesAwaywithUs 9 ай бұрын

What a well-done and perfect breakdown of the metro, and so much great info! Thank you!

@ThisFrenchLife 9 ай бұрын

Awwwwww thank you so so much for your support!

@jeanwhite2705 4 ай бұрын

As Seniors we have navigated the Paris metro during two of our trips to France. Both times we have studied the metro maps prior to travelling and were met with challenges once because of a line shut down and the second time due to Navigo easy cards mail functioning, ie, didn’t work.can you clarify please .? Do these metro cards be affected by storing them inside a small cross body bag close to a credit card. Mine certainly seemed to be affected and even though we had it reactivated, it repeatedly refused to work over several trips. It became so unreliable. At the end of our trip, we decided to travel to CDG during lunch hour( big mistake), and couldn’t purchase an RER ticket from a machine. We used an assistance phone where the attendant just opened the turnstyle remotely and then we were fined as we tried to exit at the airport. Our Navigo easy cards were scanned with 6 tickets still on them and were siezed and we were fined 35€ instead of 50€. Frustrating experience. Still did ALOT of walking and enjoyed our other experiences. Any explanation please, or just bad experience?

@quevedz7619 4 ай бұрын

I love your explanations , but the background music is so annoying. Your narration is clear and precise. Thank you for the info.

@ThisFrenchLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, though! I hope my tips help with your trip.

@LondonSunflower 3 ай бұрын

If I have the application on the phone, can I load the card from the phone, or do I need the physical card first?

@ThisFrenchLife 3 ай бұрын

@@LondonSunflower for the time being, you have to have the physical card first.

@absolute_abundance Ай бұрын

Sadly the background music just too loud for my TV media..

@ThisFrenchLife Ай бұрын

@@absolute_abundance thanks! Have a great trip!

@gurumurthyanjanappa7898 8 ай бұрын

Excellent

@ThisFrenchLife 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@dianamourer5244 8 ай бұрын

This is an excellent video covering a lot of important tips! Thank you and I will watch others. The Paris metro can be overwhelming and I also prefer to walk as much as possible.

@ThisFrenchLife 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Diana! And I agree - walking is the BEST!

@hsc3knives610 9 ай бұрын

Bravo. Well done. We bought our first easy pass after watching your Instagram video. Thanks.

@ThisFrenchLife 9 ай бұрын

Awwwwww this makes me SO happy that my work helped you! Truly!!! That’s what this is all about!

@elmadi7391 Ай бұрын

Your channel is helpful 🙏🇫🇷

@ThisFrenchLife Ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@BGTuyau Ай бұрын

Nice photography ...

@ThisFrenchLife Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@alannabaker8293 2 ай бұрын

Yeah. Took the train to paris from the airports.... super easy.

@ThisFrenchLife 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! I’m so glad you had a good experience.

@brandontownsend6955 9 ай бұрын

Palais Royal was also a shooting location for Charade with Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant. Thanks for the tips

@ThisFrenchLife 9 ай бұрын

It’s one of my favorite parks in Paris! I think it’s one of the most romantic, for sure.

@Rukawasendoh117 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate the thorough breakdown! Is it possible to pay for the metro via your phone using NFC like they do over in london?

@ThisFrenchLife 8 ай бұрын

If you have an NFC capable android phone, yes! Be sure to check out my 2nd metro video where I answer that question in depth and a ton more. It gives you even more insight and tips on how to use the metro system in Paris as it’s not quite as user friendly as the Oyster.

@rosehong1512 24 күн бұрын

I found your video is detail for my 1st trip to Paris on 5/14. Thank you. But honestly I kind of stress out because the back ground music you set up kind of loud & upbeat sound. Too pressure for me. Thanks for the tips any way.

@ThisFrenchLife 24 күн бұрын

Enjoy your trip!

@fakhruziefransyah9796 4 ай бұрын

Hey nice video! If i want to reach to somewhere and it takes 2 bus rides (need to transit), do we pay for 2 tickets or only one? Because in metro we only pay 1 ticket even though we are transit a lot as long as we don't leave the exit

@ThisFrenchLife 4 ай бұрын

That’s a great question! But one I can’t answer, unfortunately- after all these years in Paris, I’ve never once used the bus!

@fakhruziefransyah9796 4 ай бұрын

@@ThisFrenchLife that’s okay!

@Drago1995 9 ай бұрын

went to Paris from the 22nd to 25th it went rather well, i just had issues with my Belgian Mobile operator not working sometimes it wouldn't scan or i couldn't straight up buy nothing cause it displayed an error on the app, on the first day at least then i got the hang of it.

@ThisFrenchLife 9 ай бұрын

I’m so glad that you were able to figure out your mobile issues! And that you had a good time in Paris! 😀👏👏 thank you so much for sharing!

@rowanvermeulen9964 2 ай бұрын

I will be coming in paris at bercy seine and than go to the hotel and will be. There from theusday until monday. What card do you advice?

@ThisFrenchLife 2 ай бұрын

That’s Paris Intramuros so if it were me, I’d load up a Navigo Easy pass with as many tickets as you anticipate needing.

@enriquesanchez2001 4 ай бұрын

THANK YOU♥

@ThisFrenchLife 4 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome!

@ivankaserba4512 3 ай бұрын

Curious about fares for children. My duaghter (8yrs) and I have 4 days, 1 of which we will be travelling to Disney and back, we arrive at ORY and will depart CDG. (Thursday to Sunday)Thanks for any advice as to which pass to look at.

@ThisFrenchLife 2 ай бұрын

Children between the ages of 4-9 are half the rate of an adult fare. The trip to Disney and the airports require separate tickets as they’re locations outside of Paris intramuros - they don’t qualify for the Navigo easy pass or Paris metro paper tickets. It’s hard to suggest without knowing your itinerary but I’d say just buying some individual tickets for each day as your stay is so short.

@Schaneification 2 ай бұрын

The Metro is good if you can WALK ! If you have Problems walking it a Pain !

@ThisFrenchLife 2 ай бұрын

Yes, the metro is not good for those with mobility impairments. Instead, PAM and the buses are best for travelers who need assistance. Or taxis.

@ForvoQuizlet 2 ай бұрын

Bus - you'll see more too.

@plainform 17 күн бұрын

I'll be there next month June 2024. I heard the iPhone scan has changed. In fact, I have the app on my phone. Will it scan?

@ThisFrenchLife 17 күн бұрын

The ability to scan your iPhone at the turnstile is still not available at this point.

@MichaelCorleone562 6 ай бұрын

I read somewhere you do not have to pay the fine immediately on the spot. Say I dont have a means to pay at that moment, can they issue a citation?

@ThisFrenchLife 6 ай бұрын

They will issue the citation and it’ll be more expensive the longer you wait to pay. The cheapest and easiest option is to pay immediately at the time of the fine, in person. Be sure to retain verification of payment in the case that the paperwork is processed incorrectly.

@sujatapatwardhan3670 3 ай бұрын

If i have to start the weekly pass on 1 april 24 when can i get the navigo card on Saturday afternoon or monday morning itself

@ThisFrenchLife 3 ай бұрын

Hello! Just a reminder that Navigo easy doesn’t have a start day of the week. Only Navigo découverte. You can purchase the découverte with the government photo ID. The ticket is valid for one week (Monday to Sunday). It is on sale from Friday for the following week.

@sujatapatwardhan3670 2 ай бұрын

Does the navigo decouverte brought on Saturday and I can start using it on Monday. Is this allowed

@QQXXEE Ай бұрын

What do you do if you have lost your ticket for the METRO/RER on the way because you also need it to go out?

@ThisFrenchLife Ай бұрын

You’ll need to visit the customer service booth for assistance.

@cloureiro 8 ай бұрын

I have a question. What's the best metro card for a 45-day stay in Paris?

@ThisFrenchLife 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this question twice. I answered your question on my other metro video.

@MP-ck5yu 4 ай бұрын

Does child have a discount in navigo weekly pass? Thanks

@ThisFrenchLife 4 ай бұрын

Children under 4 years old travel free everywhere on the metro, RER, bus and tram network, provided they do not occupy a seat. Children under 10 years old travel with reduced rate tickets: 50% on booklets of 10 T+ tickets loaded on Navigo Easy pass/phone and 50% on Origin-Destination tickets (unit or booklet). From 10 years old, you purchase full price tickets.

@user-ct5nd5ye9y 5 ай бұрын

What is the best way to get photo for the weekly Navigo pass

@ThisFrenchLife 5 ай бұрын

There are “Photomaton” picture identity automated booths at all of the bigger metro stations, train stations and airport.

@ForvoQuizlet 2 ай бұрын

Bring your own picture (sized 25x30mm, face only) from 1 hour walmart or inkjet printer. Those Photo kiosks are EIGHT EUROS per person for a 10 cent picture.

@Kelly-tj8xv 2 ай бұрын

What is a contactless credit card? I'm American, and I have a CREDIT CARD. I'm not aware of the banks offering Contactless Credit Cards along with standard Credit Cards. Also, you stated the Easy pass expires every Sunday. How come you don't say when the Decouverte tickets on your Decouverte pass expire.

@ThisFrenchLife 2 ай бұрын

Hello, Kelly! How are you? You must be excited for your trip. Contactless payment is a way of paying that doesn’t require cash or even swiping a card. All you have to do is tap or hold your contactless card or smartphone near a compatible card reader while you’re checking out. Contactless cards let you tap or wave your card over the card reader-no swiping required. Most smartphones are also equipped with contactless payment technology. Some locations in France still require a debit or credit card with a PIN code, including the Paris metro counter and automated machines. And whoops! I think you have things mixed up a bit. The Découverte card is the one that expires weekly. The Navigo EASY doesn’t expire like that - the tickets remain valid for ten years after purchase.

@Kelly-tj8xv 2 ай бұрын

@@ThisFrenchLife Hi. All credit cards in the U.S. have been contactless for years then. They’ve all come with chip technology for many many years now. But we all have Apple Pay on our Apple iphones so I haven’t pulled out our credit cards to use physically in years. We don’t use the word contactless as it’s been a way of life here for such a long time that that word isn’t used anymore. That’s what threw me in your vlog. I know French credit cards still need a PIN number, but I understand the card readers know the difference between a French and an American credit card as everyone comments that American credit cards don’t get asked a PIN number. I wish our American machines did. Then that would prevent people who find dropped or lost credit cards from using them. Thank you for your vlogs!! Thanks for letting me know the tickets are good for 10 years. That was my biggest concern.

@ThisFrenchLife 2 ай бұрын

@@Kelly-tj8xv You’re welcome. As a fellow American, I understand how some of these differences can be challenging when traveling. But know that a debit card with a PIN code works just fine here - but don’t forget to alert your bank that you’ll be in France! Stay tuned for all new Paris metro content coming VERY soon. If you’re not subscribed, consider joining! I have so much fun stuff planned for this year. ☺️ Bon voyage, Kelly, and enjoy your trip.

@ForvoQuizlet 2 ай бұрын

Chip card

@Europe-nk8dz 5 ай бұрын

Will i need my passport to buy ticket for museums?

@ThisFrenchLife 5 ай бұрын

No.

@Europe-nk8dz 5 ай бұрын

I will stay in Paris only for 3 days. Please suggest me which transport card should i buy for visiting all historical places.

@ThisFrenchLife 5 ай бұрын

Navigo Easy.

@Europe-nk8dz 5 ай бұрын

@@ThisFrenchLife is it available in metro station machines?

@ThisFrenchLife 5 ай бұрын

@@Europe-nk8dz please see my metro navigo easy pass video for instructions on how to purchase. The short answer is no.

@jennym3966 4 ай бұрын

Your video is very helpful. Can I use the same ticket I used coming from CDG airport RER train to local metro trains ? Do I have to exit the train to transfer ? Hotel is around trocadero. Thank you.

@ThisFrenchLife 4 ай бұрын

@@jennym3966 thanks, Jenny! I’m so glad you found my video helpful. As mentioned in this video, once you exit the metro, your ride is over, the ticket is cancelled. In your situation, it sounds like you can ride from the airport to your Paris city center metro stop no problem. Just don’t get confused and exit the metro too soon. That being said, Paris is only about 5 miles wide by 7 miles long. She’s very walkable and that’s my preferred method of travel in the city!

@r.d.4607 25 күн бұрын

Government issued photo; copy of the passport photo?

@ThisFrenchLife 25 күн бұрын

It is supposed to be a French government ID. There’s a particular size and approved style for that. Photomaton booze in most metro and train stations offer this service. It’s an automated booth system, however, the additional cost and time it takes to go through this process is one of the many reasons why I don’t necessarily suggest the Navigo Découverte card unless you’re returning to Paris frequently or there for long-term basis. Even as a resident, I don’t use that card. I use the Navigo easy pass instead.

@Sophie_kent 3 ай бұрын

Is the taxi safe? Do they scam you as well?

@ThisFrenchLife 3 ай бұрын

Yes, you do need to be aware of taxi scams. I have written about this on my blog and website. You can visit my site and use the search bar for “taxi” and my posts on the topic will appear.

@Sophie_kent 3 ай бұрын

Is Paris safe for a solo traveller?

@ThisFrenchLife 3 ай бұрын

Yes, I live in Paris alone and can attest that it is a safe city. I always exercise common sense and caution, am aware of scams and pickpockets - it is a city after all, and has it’s typical challenges.

@jfrunnerCanada 2 ай бұрын

Background music should be reduced by at least 50% 🤯

@ThisFrenchLife 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your feedback and opinion! I hope you found this free content helpful for your trip. Bon voyage!

@rickymartinakasgk 7 ай бұрын

What pass requires a signature of the passenger? I was fined 70€ for not signing and dating when checked by Metro staff.

@ThisFrenchLife 7 ай бұрын

It’s hard to share an accurate response without knowing more details. I am sorry you experienced that. I suggest you contact Paris Metro official for more support.