Paris Metro & RER: Travel Guide for Beginners

In this video, you'll discover how to use the Paris Metro ticket machine, how much is a Metro ride in Paris, is it easy to use, how safe is the Paris Metro and what is the difference between the RER and the Metro. Safe travels!
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00:00 INTRO
00:34 How safe is the Paris Metro
00:57 How to use the Paris Metro ticket machine
01:14 How much is a metro ride in Paris
02:54 Is the Paris metro easy to navigate
04:39 Is Paris Metro easy to use
05:29 Finding the Paris Metro exits (Sortie)
06:09 How many steps are in Abbesses metro (144)
06:33 What is the difference between the RER and the Metro
08:05 What Metro stop is Disneyland Paris (RER B)
08:16 Best Apps for the Paris metro
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[@ItzProblox]

I'm personally french but I think this is very well explained ! Unfortunately the ticket booklet has disappeared due to ecological reasons... There is now a new Navigo pass which is online with 10 passes and the 6 line is also quite important because it takes you to the Eiffel Tower

[@ItzProblox]

👍

[@renszatrapp9639]

Not true.I bought a pack.of ten tickets yesterday.

[@ItzProblox]

@@renszatrapp9639 Yes but they will remove it soon. The individuals aren't available anymore.

[@eestiny9734]

Good to know. Thanx for the update, very useful

[@grassytramtracks]

It's really annoying that you can't share the 10 tickets between people like before!

[@gregguarino563]

Nicely done. I would add one thing for people that are not familiar with urban transit systems. When you exit the train at an unfamiliar station, walk immediately across to the wall. It's OK to be momentarily undecided about which way to walk, but don't be undecided while you're blocking the people behind you who also need to exit the train. Tourists do that all the time, much to the consternation of the "locals". That's good advice for crowded sidewalks too. Lost? Unsure of where to go? Move to the side, next to the buildings. Then you can decide which way to go at your leisure.

[@abawitx]

Great tip

[@siljenohr9699]

This is great for someone who easily gets overwhelmed in new places and wants to travel to Paris on their own. So well explained and I feel comfortable using the metro now :)

[@MC-zr6gc]

Always helps to have an unlocked phone and local sim card ( activate it online while still at the airport for the free wifi) and offline maps, that way you can see where different lines intersect, makes navigating the city by metro easier

[@mitkomitrevski]

For every single question I had about Paris, I found the answers on your channel!!! Amazing content, keep up the good work!!!

[@Androctonus84]

I love the metro. Maybe I’m just odd, but half the fun of visiting Paris for me is navigating the metro. I was with a student group once, and our native guide warned us the first day that we wouldn’t have time to do more than go to a local cafe before our first tour. I took that as a challenge. I grabbed two of my friends and told them we were going someplace better. I ran them through the metro and took them to one of my favorite boulangeries all the way across town, got some great food, and got them back in plenty of time. It’s a great public transport system.

[@MC-zr6gc]

I find it to be LEAGUES better than London.

[@AN-jw2oe]

Which boulangerie did you take them to? :)

[@blindsportslover]

You're not odd at all. For me the Metro was the best part of my two trips. Lol.

[@rabsingh168]

This is brillant. It's often these , what others consider , 'smaller things' that cause the most hassle to newbie travellers. Great videos ... short, concise and to the point ! Thank you.

[@lawriefoster5587]

Bonjour!! Here I am in Philadelphia at age 71, remembering so much of my first trip to Paris, a month, July 1969, staying at Cite Universitaire. Paper map of Le Metro, trying to make it through le Pontillion before it closed access to the train platform!! Your videos are a delight to me. Merci beaucoup!! Lawrie

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

Thank you for this message Lawrie

[@margaretames6522]

I’m from New York City and have worked in Washington DC. This video is wonderful because every system is different!

[@kiralech9332]

I'm currently planning a trip for someone, and this was INCREDIBLY helpful. I love that I can just share this video with them, rather than having to write everything out in detail. Thank you!

[@Jochan19]

I am so glad i found you! I’ll be heading to Paris on first week of Feb 2023 - its my first visit to this beautiful city. I am watching ALL your videos and thanks to all your honest reviews and informational tips, I feel like I already know the city and the both of you. I will be downloading the guide as my way of saying THANK YOU to you. Definitely hands down the BEST Paris guide!

[@pinkpearl1967]

I've been to 2 Paris before, but I still find your videos helpful for my next trip! You present the information in a very clear and organized way. Well done! 🙂

[@rj6017]

You speak such a perfect English, it's delightful to listen to you!

[@darellcruz2081]

Your videos about getting around in Paris are so detailed and the best out here in YT. I'm travelling for the first time alone and this really helped me! Thanks alot!

[@bobskie1175]

Extremely helpful. Thanks for the great tips. It was our test of time last week and it was super easy. Back home now and can't wait to go back.

[@pariscruse8899]

Recently visited Paris (Traveled from NYC) for the first time a few weeks ago. ALL YOUR VIDEOS helped so much. The Metro was a breeze thanks to your videos. I would have gotten so lost without it. Also, great tip for the last minute tickets for the Paris catacombs!!! Great content all around!

[@danapotratz3616]

Your videos have really helped me feel more comfortable in deciding to make a solo visit to Paris hopefully next year. Thank you for all the work you do making these videos.

[@joyjchen5496]

This is super helpful. My friend and I are going to France this month and have been researching the train system. You video is so clear. I’m very grateful !

[@pbmatty272]

I am planning a visit later this year and taking my time to do some research. So far, all your content has been super helpful and assuring. Be well and stay safe!

[@coleycommunication]

This is so helpful!!! Can’t wait to go there!!!

[@maryannebryce5210]

I crashed crammed my visit to Paris by watching two of your videos and they were very helpful. I really liked the way you laid out the information. When I would come across something in Paris I was so prepared because you taught me well. I like that you detailed the info for the newbies but also doesn’t have a bunch of words to get to the point.

[@rayh53]

It would have made our day a little easier if we had seen this first! But, even going in cold, we figured it out. Even the split when going to the airport. Love your videos, thank you.

[@shirleyjchu]

Excellent video! Thanks so much for all the info! We'll be traveling to Paris in December and this is exactly the type of info that I was looking for. Subbed and liked!

[@jayringo77]

Had to subscribe after random searches kept bringing your videos to the top of the que. Planning a trip for May/June and appreciate all the great tips to stay safe and navigate the city.

[@eleanordavis5657]

Your tips, comments and recommendations were so so helpful to us. I remembered things you said from this and other of your videos. I was so knowledgeable by the time I got to Paris, that I did not have to ask anyone for help, since we do not speak French. I also downloaded all the apps you recommended, which helped us do our homework before we went to visit the sites. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@stephanieevans941]

Fantastic video for us first timers, thank you so much!

[@joansoberano6642]

This is the most precise instruction of the Metro in Paris I saw in youtube. Very nice video. 😊

[@ioanaminescu1230]

Very useful vlogs!!! Finally someone that doesn't beat about the bush! 👍👍👍😍 Straight to the point!

[@TrevSligo]

Thank you for this great video. It's got exactly everything I need to know (I'm a novice!), it's easy to understand and it is the perfect length! Merci!!

[@The15664]

Great work. You answered all the doubts I had!! Thank you!!!

[@ramoncastillo4286]

love this both of you are amazing, thank you for being so kind.

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

Great video with a lot of useful information! I always like to use public transport. Especially in Paris I traveled a lot by Metro, coach and tram (not so much RER). Thank you for your effort!

[@sharonw4541]

Thanks for your excellent videos! We just spent a week in Paris for the first time, and were so impressed with the metro. We purchased 20 tickets at a kiosk but they did not work - we were told they were demagnetized in my purse by my cellphone! A ticket agent had to remagnetize all of them! Lesson learned 😄

[@rociodelarocha7056]

Amazing vlog !!!! Thank you for sharing with us in a detail manner how does it work Paris metro and routes!!!! 🥰

[@TonyNes64]

Nice video ! There's also metro line 6 (or RER C) which is important to access the Eiffel Tower and gives a beautiful view of Paris from the outside. Also, RER C takes you to the _Chateau de Versailles_, which you MUST visit if you go to Paris ! Last, but not least, metro line 14 is very practical for its speed and high frequency ; it's automatic, with new wagons and it connects some important parts of Paris like Chatelet and Saint-Lazare quickly as the train stations are distanced like in the RER.

[@barbarabarton3191]

Hello, just wanted to say a big thanks for your videos. My husband and I just visited Paris for our 25th wedding anniversary and we were able to take the Metro and RER easily with all of your good advice. I had watched your videos beforehand and they absolutely made the difference in making our trip flow easily. I used the Bonjour app like you suggested and it worked great! Thanks so much for what you do!!

[@nanaorangejuice9283]

Thank you a lot!!! It was very informative and easy to understand explanation. 💯 You two have the best smiles 😇😇

[@stephentiong4410]

Thank you for this!! Planning to spend a few days in Paris this August

[@starsstripes2393]

So pleased I watched this.. I go to Paris next week for 5 days.. Thankyou🙌

[@summeroflove394]

Very helpful. I would also like to add that if you get one of those Navigo passes, make sure to attach your photo and write your name on it. You can bring your own photo ( stamp size) or you can take the photos at the famous booths at each station but that will cost you €8. You will be fined €50 if you travel without your photos attached to the pass. And once you are done with it, you need to ask the 'Service' personnel to validate your pass and you are good to go. Paris metro was one of the favourite things about the my trip. It's so convenient and amazing how you can find a station at every few kilometers. Also I loved watching people on metros- some reading, some drunk, some laughing, some making out, some sulking and some sleeping.

[@MikeGanino]

This makes my travel bone hurt! I WANT TO VISIT YOU!

[@brandeeh4346]

Thank you so much for this video! I love being as prepared as possible when going on a trip. Your videos are so very helpful!! Thank you both, you are amazing!

[@anyaascendant]

Excellent series, Les Frenchies Paris videos have been the best video guides I’ve found on KZbin. Merci!!

[@T-KRD]

Great video, so helpful, thank you!

[@MrSwaagar]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful for someone planning to visit Paris solo for the first time.

[@mcchary9865]

I am so enjoying all your videos! My husband and I are going to Paris in May--we have been there a few times. we are learning so many new things to do and how to do by watching your videos---so helpful!!! This time we are going to try to take the RER into the city and then to out hotel--getting confident after watching you guys--can't wait to try some of the food places also--keep bringing us your very informative videos

[@lynnbrady4193]

Merci! This is SO helpful!

[@annmajek5203]

I’m super excited now!! I’m so well informed🌸☺️Thank You

[@smithavikram]

You guys rock!!! We are going to Paris in 2 weeks and I’m so nervous on the plan for while we are there. Going through all your videos now to familiarize myself with the dos and donts! Thank you!

[@jackieamann5520]

Thank you so much! I watched this video a couple times before we came to Paris( arrived yesterday). I felt like a pro lol! Took a lot of the uncertainty out of the process! Went to Versailles today and Disney Monday and are all ready for the RER too!

[@ideaadeaa]

Thank you for the info, super clear and useful!!

[@ildikoromanoczki9012]

Thank you so much, this was extremely useful for me!!

[@kellyamadii]

This is so helpful! I plan to travel to paris hopefully next summer so this videos gives me such peace of mind.. Thank you

[@JC-bv7pl]

Je suis parisienne, la vidéo est super bien construite, vraiment super pour les touristes voulant venir dans la Capitale ! Merci pour eux haha

[@sweetypatnett6123]

Great tips! I love the way you explain how the train system works. 🙏😍🙏 You took You time to explain the map. Thanks! Merci!

[@sunnyisaidamendez3066]

I am going to Paris in April, and didn’t have a clue how to get around, on the Metro, your video has prepared me and now I know what to do. Thank you, Great Video,

[@rodoo4442]

Life saver app!!!! Thank you for sharing it. It saved my life in Paris.

[@susan6351]

Excellent! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I just returned back from a beautiful trip from Paris and wish I came across this before I left. I still managed quite nicely with the help of the wonderful and helpful Parians and got to where I needed. Keep up the great videos and please continue to share your experiences.

[@Happytree875]

Perfect video, thanks so much for the details!

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Génial❤

[@puccinii_inkitchen]

thank you. i watched a few of your videos and they are very informative 😊 im heading to paris right now ❤

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Great video!!

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Thank you, this was so informative!

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Thank you! very useful video

[@stavros.a9061]

Another amazing video. I will come on the 28th of September for a week in Paris and you have helped me a lot.

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It's an amazing video! It's so usefull and detailed so You can get all the info about transport system in Paris. And this tune is just awesome)

[@flamenca99]

Hello from The Netherlands, Les Frenchies :-). Thanks for this video, this weekend I will be visiting Paris by myself and I usually rely on my husband to lead me through the metro system, I was a bit anxious about it but thanks to your wonderful and clear explanation I feel quite confident now! Merci beaucoup! 🙂

[@mickanton7285]

Absolutely useful video , Thank you very much.

[@OnThaMove]

The Paris Metro is amazing. It serves every part of the city and is also integrated with the regional RER as well as national train service.

[@franciscocolin2008]

In my opinion…the best in the World right there with New York

[@MC-zr6gc]

Leagues upon leagues better than London

[@coughdropadict]

I highly appreciate this video!

[@glendastirling5438]

So helpful thank you 😊

[@bhavani1548]

This really helps. Thank you

[@frederikjanssen1573]

Excellent tutorial

[@marksilva1188]

I really appreciate your attention to detail. When I hit the ground I'll be tired, at least I won't be confused. Thank you.

[@bpressy]

Thank you for this great explanation!

[@pekingunistudent1217]

Thank you so much for sharing ♥️

[@zxq7836]

Thank you 😊 very useful!

[@Apathik]

Great explanatory video. The only thing I may add is that although the Metro is very often dirty and smelly, even if depending on the time and place you may find drunk homeless people sleeping if not peeing in certain stations... It is nonetheless incredibly useful! Paris is quite small for a capital city and yet it is packed with Metro stations. Most of the time you'll find one within a 5 minute-walk radius...

[@sharonw4541]

We actually found the Metro to be very clean and not smelly at all, and we went all over the city! I did, however, find the number of stairs at some stops to be challenging....whew!!

[@louisehardman7917]

I just want to say a massive thanks for this video, well all your videos are grea,t but this one made a huge difference to our trip. Visited Paris for 4 nights in August with my daughter, this video made navigating the metro and RER a breeze. My daughter doesn't like the underground or crowds so this was one less thing to worry about. Thanks also for recommending the SNCF app I couldn't have gotten around without it. Merci beaucoup!

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

Wow, thank you!

[@chuckrichards4603]

Excellent information. Thank you

[@junepark1003]

This was very useful. Thanks a lot!

[@iceduarte]

Great video, simple and very good tks !

[@vdupont60]

EXCELLENT! Vidéo très bien faite, claire, efficace, rapide, tout est dit, c'est juste parfait! Bravo

[@ikmarchini]

Merci, mes amerloques.

[@vhoy7899]

Thanks for sharing this information

[@traceysprigings8334]

Thank you so much, just trying to plan my trip to Paris and beyond from London. X :)

[@vanita0509]

Thanks a lot! This is very helpful.

[@jimhache765]

Great content! I like how you said at the start to "hang onto your paper ticket until you're done"......I can give some context. On a recent visit with my family we encountered a group of 3 guys (late 20s) in jeans who approached us and said something in French. Thinking they we're selling something or asking for money I just said "no thanks" and waved them away. They again asked (in French) and again I waived them away. In their 3rd ask (now standing directly in front of us) I did make out "billet" (of course, "ticket" in English)......so dug out and showed them our tickets (with a sheepish grin and "pardon")..... They looked at our tickets, nodded their heads and off they went. So we just assumed they were some sort of transit cops verifying tickets..........all good! Moral of the story, keep paper tickets close at hand in case you get checked. :)

[@delanechavez2332]

Your videos are very informative, Thank You

[@gullsrus]

Thank you for this valuable information. Stopped me worrying about my trip to Paris in April.

[@paulblack5679]

Really enjoy your videos!!

[@ArthurTK26]

Great video! Thank you for making it!

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

It's our pleasure

[@souhadelias3193]

C'est trés claire Merci bcp ❤❤❤

[@Taqi1986]

Thanks for the information 👍

[@stuntmanmike2235]

Thanks for your video, made me feel much more confident with the metro.👍

[@davidnoro5859]

thanks for the guide

[@misstarshiny1]

this is very useful, thank you

[@yenle2409]

Thank you for a great video.

[@laceystovall8828]

Thank- YOU!!!

[@Travellingisliving83]

Thankyou so much for this. You rescued me and saved me so much money. I have been to Paris 5 times and never taken metro. I walked or paid for Ubers and taxis. Now I feel fine taking metro :)

[@paulbourguignon3632]

Really???? Paris is probably the only city where you can do everything in metro or rer. Most of the Parisians now don’t possess a car anymore. You can save so much money for your next trip.

[@khoner_]

So glad I found this video, I'll be travelling to Paris this weekend and this has definitely eased a bit of my anxiety of figuring out the metro 🤣

[@khoner_]

@@LesFrenchiesTravel Thank you! It was insanely easy to grab myself a ticket and get going into the centre of Paris to meet my Parisian friend, I had a blast! 🤩