I was pleasantly surprised by how clean, safe, and easy to use the Paris metro system is. Even though it’s extensive, the layout and clear signage make it very easy to navigate. After just a few days, I felt like a local, confidently hopping from one station to another. Trains run frequently and on time, and the stations are well-maintained and secure, which really adds to the comfort of traveling.
A useful tip: get a multi-day pass if you plan to explore a lot — it makes hopping on and off trains hassle-free and saves money. Overall, the Paris metro is a fantastic way to experience the city like a...
Read moreMany stairs (100+) or a long wait for elevator (up to 4 minutes - when it works!) The merry go round outside is fun for kids and reminiscent of times before cell phones and the internet, and the Jardin des Je T'Aime is just behind. A definite...
Read moreAttention. To earn money, the company that manages the Paris Metro occasionally carries out a... questionable action. You put in the ticket, he goes out and the doors open. The ticket is not marked! But you don't realize it. As soon as you enter the subway, the control starts. 150 euros per person. Attention! Happens. Attenzione. Per guadagnare soldi, la ditta che gestisce la metropolitana di Parigi, di tanto in tanto opera un azione... discutibile. Voi mettete il biglietto, esce e si aprono le porte. Il biglietto non viene marcato! Ma voi non ve ne accorgete. Appena entrati in Metropolitana, scatta il controllo. 150 euro a persona....
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