1. There are 14 metro lines, 4 tram lines and 5 RER lines, therefore the first time taking the metro can, but it doesn't have to be a frightening experience!
- Remember your stop and the direction that you need to take to get to the stop ( I don't know how many tourists I have seen who think they are going to CDG when in fact they are going the wrong way!)
- For example, you are on line 4 at Gare du Nord and you want to go to St. Michel (same line), follow the direction Porte d'Orleans until St. Michel.
- For a clearer explanation refer to ratp.fr interactive map of the transports - this map allows you to click on your starting and ending position and then gives the amount of time to arrive at your destination, the approximate price and also allows you to print it out
- Don't let your cell phone, keys, credit cards or what not in your pockets you never know who's hands will find their way into them, better yet, keep your hands in your pockets or near them.
- Be aware of your surroundings, be aware of pickpocketers, you never know who has been eyeing you or your stuff during your journey and who has been making a plan to steal your stuff, I have seen it action, so please don't let it happen to you, you don't want to spend your whole trip in your nation's consulate - I imagine not a fun trip!
- Go to Disneyworld, end of RER A!
- Go to a football game (soccer) when in season @ Stade de France RER B
- Versailles - RER C
- Les Puces de Saint-Ouen - The Flea market or Puces de Vanves (line 13)
- Porte de Pantin and the Parc de Villette - line 5 or 7
- Basilique de Saint Denis - tram 1 or line 13
There are so many things to do in Paris, and the metro, tram, RER makes it easier, so don't forget that it exists, it makes life more easier, because you don't have to buy gas, find a parking spot and remember where you parked the car, and last but not least its only 30€ for a 5 day pass!
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