You’ve planned a trip to Paris! Congratulations on knocking that destination off your bucket list. Now it’s time to get down to logistics, more specifically, getting around in Paris.

 

Speaking from experience, getting around in Paris can be a challenge. I can recall the first time I went to Paris. I was a student at the University of Cambridge for a summer study abroad and I took a weekend trip to explore Paris.

 

What I didn’t know was that from the moment I stepped off the train, I would be at a loss of just about everything because, in Paris, everything is in French. I actually had to get a police officer to help me buy tickets for the Metro so I could get to my hotel. 

 

At 23 years old, all alone, it was a bit intimidating. But you don’t have to go through that as I did. With my tips on getting around in Paris, you’ll be able to focus on the important things like the city, the food, and the essence of ‘The City of Light’ (and not the essence of being lost).

 

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Before we had sweet smart phones or digital cameras. WOW! Paris, 23 years old during my studies at Cambridge University in England.

 

A Little Bit About Paris

 

Paris is the city of light, the biggest city in France, and the 3rd most visited city in the world (in 2017 according to a Mastercard study). But most of all, it’s a beautiful and legendary city, famous for its astounding history, marvelous monuments and museums, and its immensely rich culture.

 

It’s everyone’s dream to go to Paris one day. And even if French people and more specifically Parisians are not really known for being the most friendly and happy people in the world – which is not that true – Paris is always a good idea.

 

If you want to avoid the crowd and enjoy the peaceful holidays then You can go to Disneyland Paris holidays because it is full of entertainment having beautiful resorts with two theme parks. Moreover, you can visit resort hotels, Disney nature resorts, and a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex.

 

Knowing the ins and outs of getting around in Paris will make your trip less stressful. That’s a fact.

 

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Paris Transportation and Where to Stay 

 

Whether your trip to Paris is only for one weekend or for a longer duration, there are some things you can’t miss, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Moulin Rouge, the Catacombs, the Père Lachaise cemetery (to name just a few). 

 

Even if you stay an e