The metro is Paris' underground system and it's cheap, fast and easy to use. Walking is the best way to get around Paris purely as it's more scenic,however, if you're only in Paris for a few days and you have a lot to see then you should get a metro map before you go and get used to it. The metro can be used to transfer from the airport and to get to all the main attractions. The metro system covers around 380 stations and there is also the RER which you can use to travel further out, for example to Disneyland Paris, at an increased cost. If you are in Paris for a few days then buy a carnet(pronounced un car-nay) of tickets. This is 10 tickets for about 12eur and top up if you need to.Transfers of lines between the one station is free. Also, if travelling to Disneyland Paris buy a one day mobilis pass, if staying in the city centre you will need a 5 zone pass, this is around 13.85 eur.You have to buy tickets before boarding as you enter the tickets on the machines beside the turnstiles. Tip: if travelling with luggage and the metro can be busy so try to avoid peak travel times. Also, it's considered bad manners to sit of the fold up/down seats when the train is particularly busy so following cue from other travellers. Also, beware of pickpockets when on the metro although we have never experienced this. Avoid Pigalle station particularly at night as this isnt the nicest of areas.If in doubt, take a taxi.I will try and post the nearest metro station to any hotels/attractions etc I post about.
http://www.aparisguide.com/maps/metro.htm -Metro Map.
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