Getting There
The two major aiports in Paris are Aéroport D’Orly and Aéroport Roissy Charles de Gaulle and are serviced by carriers from around the world. Both airports are connected by regular train services to central Paris.
Getting Around
The public transport system in Paris is widely regarded as world class. The Metro train network is easily navigated with all lines numbered and colour-coded to make it especially easy for tourists.
The final destinations on lines are well sign-posted so you should always know in which direction you’re heading when looking for a platform. The RER Network also runs through central Paris but stops less regularly. It does, however, travel further out of town.
Tickets
As a visitor the best ticket you can buy is the ParisVisite which allows you to use the Metro, RER, buses, trams, SNCF overland suburban trains, the Montmartre funicular, Montmartobus, Noctilien and the Optile bus network.
It also has discounts for some sites in Paris. Depending on what you need, the duration of your ticket can be 1, 2, 3 or 5 days. There are also two different zone options but if you’re planning to spend most of your time in central Paris go for zones 1-3. You can buy the ParisVisite at most train stations. The costs are zones 1-3 – 1 day Adult €12, 2 days Adult €19.40, 3 days Adult €26.50, 5 days Adult €38.20, zones 1-5 1 day Adult €21.15, 2 days Adult €38.20, 3 days Adult €53.55, 5 days Adult €65.50.
Where to stay
St Christopher’s Canal
St Christopher’s Inn Paris is an multi-award winning hostel in close vicinity to Montmartre and only three stops away from the Gare du Nord Eurostar station.
st-christophers.co.uk/paris-hostels/canal
St Christopher’s Gare du Nord
We’re located between two of Europe’s busiest train stations Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est – with 3 Paris Metro lines, great bus connections and trains to London and other European destinations.
st-christophers.co.uk/paris-hostels/gare-du-nord
