On Fri, 7 Nov 2003 09:21:11 -0000, "Oliver Keating"
wrote:


"Marcus Fox" wrote in
message ...
I know all about the Underground, or at least a lot about it, with regards
to zones and travelcards, and the most economical way of getting from A to
B. Is there such a site that explains the same for the Paris Metro,
preferably in English?

What do you need to know?

The metro has a fare system very similar to LU, with zones (I think there
are about 6). Unlike LU, most of the *metro* is confined to zone 1 (which is
clearly identified on all metro maps). However, the RER forms a much larger
Paris-wide network where the other zones come into play.

8 zones IIRC but as you say they stretch a long way out from Paris.

AFAIK they don't have travelcards, but at 60p a journey, it isn't exactly
expensive.

Yes they do.

Weekly or monthly Carte Orange

Mobilis is the One Day Card - you get an ID card (no photo) which you
sign. It has a serial number. You can then buy your Mobilis in advance
and write the date of validity and serial number on when you want to
travel. I use a Mobilis every time I go to Paris.

Paris Visite is the equivalent of the Tourist Travelcard and can be
bought at the Waterloo Eurostar terminal. Also offers discounts on
museums etc.
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Paul C
Admits to Working for London Underground!