Practical guides to travelling around Paris, including how to get from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly airports into the city, as well as Metro stations, routes, transfers and exits.
Find information that is not always obvious from a transport map alone: airport fares, lower-cost airport routes, station transfers, elevators and escalators, travelling with luggage and choosing convenient routes and areas to stay.
October 9, 2026
Compare ways to travel from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris using RER B, buses 350 and 351, and the new Express 9517 service.
The guide also explains the €14 airport fare, how to travel via Bus 350 and RER B for €4.60, the Express 9517 connection to Metro Line 14, and what changes if you use Navigo Semaine.
October 9, 2026
Compare ways to travel from Orly Airport to Paris, including speed, fares, luggage and what happens after you reach the city.
The guide covers the special airport fare on Metro Line 14, the lower-cost Tram T7 option, connections to RER C and Metro Line 7, Navigo Semaine and important points about Orlyval.
September 25, 2026
Pickpocketing is one of the most common concerns for visitors using the Paris Metro. See situations I have witnessed in Paris and the simple bag habit I use to protect my phone, wallet and other valuables.
September 19, 2026
The number of stops alone does not tell you how long a Paris Metro journey will take. See real travel times and compare Paris station spacing with other major cities.
Par ici! is a web app that helps you find Paris Metro exits and the most convenient carriage and door positions for reaching them.
You can also check nearby exit maps, transfers, elevators, escalators and other station information.
No app installation or login is required. Use it directly in the browser on your smartphone or computer.
Watch the Par ici! how-to videoConquerMétroExits
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