To get around Paris, the best way was using their RATP (Régie Automome des Transports Parisiens)…read moremetro system. My partner, his family and I interacted between the usage of the train and bus with a useful app called Transit. Most of the trains we took were automated (doors opened automatically) but one of the older lines you have to manually unlock the door to get onto the train so be aware of that. Signage is clear & easy to follow. Since our tour package included the metro card for several days, we didn't need to buy one except for some of us on the last day. However, you buy your ticket ahead of time before entering the train area. There are automated machines that accept credit cards and some, not all, that accept paper bills. There are many decorated stations like Louvre-Rivoli on line 1 platform, Concorde on line 12 platform, Arts Et Métiers. The trains came on time and very efficient. Some stations are not so easy to get around, particularly if you have to go up and down many stairs. It is worth remembering that you need to be extra careful when using the metro particularly when it is very busy, but at other times too. Like in all major cities, there are pickpockets everywhere. Thank goodness we didn't have any problem.

A major Metro interchange on the southern bank of the River Seine in Paris, the Metro la…read moreMotte-Picquet-Grenelle provides a busy interconnection of lines 6, 8, and 10 of the Paris Metro system. My nephew and I used it as a connection point to go from near the Eiffel Tower to the National Library. It was also the only stop during my Paris subway travels where security was scanning tickets/cards to catch fare evaders. As far as I saw, everybody was compliant.

Taking a metro in Paris is just like taking a metro in other parts of the world. Know where you…read moreare, know where to go and pick the best line to take. Ask the worker if you don't know which line/lines to take. Most of the times the workers will help you. La Motte-Picquet-Grenelle Metro is Paris metro train station for lines 6, 8 and 10.

Well, as it turned out there was a station right next to the cafe, so I decided to grab the train…read moreand travel to the next station. Mind you, they aren't so much like the London ones, where the entrances are buildings, but rather they are just stairs going down from the streets. Mind you, the system was built pretty quickly, so the lines all follow the streets. Anyway, yeah, it doesn't seem to be all that unique, but it still certainly has the charm that a lot of the Paris metro stations happen to have. I certainly liked it.

The best way to move throughout Paris is on the Metro. I brought 10 tickets (fares) for $14.90€…read more because that was the best fit for me. I used Google maps to get to all of my destinations, it gives you step by step directions on what trains to catch as well as a map to view. Make sure that you keep all of your tickets because there's some ticket people working in train station that were asking to see your tickets to exit train station and if you didn't have your ticket they charged you $50 Euro/ fine but it seemed like they were targeting all tourist because of course we don't know to keep our train tickets.

Not a review for/on France's metro system…read more This is a station in progress. The signage is in calligraphy style verses traditional subway mosaic. There is mosaic of "flowers/leafs" in progress. Plus mosaic signatures, of who, I don't know. It's a station that I should look into if I had more time in Paris. The signage is good. Love that the 1st and 2nd train etas are posted...common practice in metro stations. The announcements can be tricky for a non-French speaker like me but here's a tip.....just nod and react as the locals do. If they get off the train you should follow.

This is the closest station to the Luxembourg that sells subway, metro, and bus tickets - also…read moreknown as T+ - which costs about 1.9 euros each further towards the north side. If you buy a pack of 10, it is 14.5 euros, which is a savings of 4.5 euros. Honestly, maybe it was bad timing or they've met too many obnoxious Americans, but we did not feel welcomed. At night time, it seems that none of the staff spoke English. No one really explained the different between a t+, a Navigo 1 week, or Navigo 1 month pass to us, which made us sad. Nonetheless, we did get a couple of t+ tickets here and put it to good use. So, let me break it down for y'all for those who want to know. a Navigo Smart card Week pass price, valid only from Monday at 00:00 to Sunday 23:59:59 as of August 1, 2016 and it is 22.5 euros to travel to all zones. You can read more about it if you search on google. This, in my opinion, would work best for those arriving on Mondays and leaving on Sundays - since you can use it more effectively and get the most value. However, if you arrive mid-week, it may be best to just get the 10 t+ tickets if you're not going to be running around too much. Personally, we planned out all the routes and figured that the pack of 10 worked best for us. All in all, we thought it was a good experience, but not one we'd soon repeat anytime in the near future.

This was our final connection after the RER A from Gare de Lyon…read more One way 15 euros each, about 40 minutes including the transfer. Keep your pickets zipped and don't be distracted by people or commotions. That's a set up trick sometimes for Pick pockets after they spy a Mark. We saw nothing like that but it happens. RER B lets us out in T1 and T3 before the T2 is last stop. From there we follow the Hotel signs to Citizen M Hotel for us or The Hilton for others. Next door to each other outside T3. Easy trip once you know what to look for.

Took the RER B to and from the CDG Airport. It is super convenient and inexpensive. To and from the…read moreairport costed 10,80 Euro each way. We arrived and departed from terminal 3 and it took about 10 mins walk to and fromthe RER B. From the RER B, you would need to transfer to the metro depending on where you are going. Not bad.

The metro in Paris is crazy huge and intricate much like New York…read more It is very clean and you can pretty much get anywhere within five minutes of where you want to go from a metro stop. You can purchase an all day pass, a multi pass, a single trip pass or whatever you need! It can be a bit confusing so don't hesitate to ask for instructions and directions lol. The folks are nice and helpful and most speak English. Happy visiting!

European public transportation is ridiculously efficient. I have nothing to say other than their…read morestops take you everywhere and they are strategically placed at all the major sights, which make it easy for tourists. That being said, coming back to the US and suffering on Bart with all the filth and disrespecting trash-talking slobs that litter/smoke/take up seats with their feet/mental-basket law-breaking idiots makes me jaded in general about our public transportation system. Various platforms exist within the webwork of the Paris Metro system so once you know which line to get on and where your destination is, you are all set to go. Customer service was not consistent but if you have any questions, the station reps were helpful. Great stop, right from the Louvre.

Connecting Lines 8 and 9 of the Paris Metro subway, the Richelieu Drouot station was where my…read morenephew and I got off to visit the National Library. Like all other stations, there is no tap to exit and it costs 2,5€ per trip (no matter how many connections).

This metro line was very convenient for us in getting around Paris. We went everywhere around the…read morecity. Lots of stations that allow for transfers to other trains. My only caution is to watch out for pick pockets. The police actually were waiting in one station to nab three boys that had stolen items. Also, only purchase your tickets from machines or a customer service agent. Some people dress to look like employees and offer to help, only to take your money and give you the wrong tickets. I didn't mark the metro down for that, every person needs to watch out for themselves.