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Can we cover both Disneyland parks in Paris in one day?

We are in doubt of which ticket to buy for Disneyland. Is it worth to buy the ticket for 1day/2parks or 1day/1park? We just have one day, if we buy 1day/2parks ticket, would it be possible to cover ...
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Can I buy Eurail pass offline? Are there any physical locations?

My departure dates are closer and I couldn't order an Eurail Pass online. When I check to order it now it seems that they couldn't ship the pass to me before my departure. Even the premium shipping ...
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taxi from gare du nord, Paris to avenue lamotte-piquet? [closed]

How much is a taxi from gare du nord, Paris to avenue lamotte-piquet
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What is the cheapest(less than 40 Euros) way to travel from Paris CDG to Brussels Midi? [duplicate]

I will be landing in Paris CDG on April 7th 19:50 and would like to go to Brussels Midi(Hotel is booked) the same night. TGV and Thalys are too expensive(around 80 euros). Considering I will collect ...
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Do most places in Paris accept payments with visa/credit card?

Can one pay with visa card or mastercard in Paris in normal and small shops, restaurants or supermarkets ?! Do people prefer cash payments or visa payments?
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What's the cheapest sim cards with mobile internet available for Tourists in Paris? [closed]

I'm traveling to Paris for 5 days and I think the best way to communicate with French friends is if I have a local number and a mobile internet as well. And also, how much is it? and how much data can ...
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Having Schengen visa for Germany. Transiting through Paris is possible without having transit visa? [duplicate]

I am going to Germany (at Hannover) next month, with a Schengen visa (multiple entry) for Germany for a week. But I want to explore Paris for a while as CDG airport is not so far from many tourist ...
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How safe is souther suburbs of Paris? [closed]

I will be moving to Fontenay aux Roses while my work is in Gif-sur-Yvette. I'll be using RER B daily and will be living alone. As a young female, I am a bit concerned for my safety. I would really ...
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Is there a map/list of all regional trains departing from Paris?

I am interested in visiting around Paris and since French regional trains are quite convenient (no reservation, no last minute high price) to travel and explore an area I would like to know if there ...
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Purchase Paris Visite "zones 1-3" to travel from CDG to Paris city center?

Since I will stay in Paris for 5 days, I am thinking to buy unlimited travel passes (Paris Visite "zones1-3"). I need also to use RER B to travel from CDG airport to paris center. But the airport is ...
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Affordable and accessible accommodation options with car parking near Paris?

I am planning to visit Paris soon, but the hotel and parking costs are a major issue for me. For this reason, I am considering to stay in a hotel outside of Paris, with easy public transport ...
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How do I apply for a tourist visa for Paris? [closed]

I am an Indian citizen planning to go for vacation to Paris,grate if you give me instructions to how to obtain visa.
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Short layover in Paris - do I have time to visit the city?

I have a 7½ layover in Paris en route to Toronto, I want to visit Musee Picasso, will it be possible, to do it within this time, also I am a Canadian passport holder will I be allowed to get out of ...
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What is the city center of Paris?

We are planning to go to Paris and want to know the normal (and not expensive) places to book a hostel or an Airbnb. I know for sure that these places won't be in the city center, but we want to know ...
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Can I use only buses in Paris instead of the Métro?

I have 4-5 hours between my flight from Amsterdam (Orly airport) and train back to Amsterdam (a one-day trip to Paris). My point is to see the city. I have panic attacks on subways so I avoid them. ...
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Are airline prices to Paris impacted by Valentine's Day, i.e. would the prices drop after Valentine's Day (June trip planning now)? [closed]

I guess this question could be asked in regards to all airfares purchased in the weeks prior to Valentine's Day, but I specifically wonder about flights purchased to Paris because of it's romantic ...
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Travel from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Gare du Nord [duplicate]

I am travelling from Toulouse to Gare Montparnasse, then to Gare du Nord. I have read Can I travel from Gare du Nord to Gare Montparnasse? (Paris) but how to go in the opposite direction?
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An Android "exploration" app that marks in a specific color each location where I have previously been?

I love exploring my city, however keeping track of which street I have already seen is a hassle. Would any of you know I can only find application that suggest point of interest around me
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Can I purchase a friend's Metro ticket and mine with only my ID?

There will be two of us traveling on a Tuesday thru Monday several times on the Metro, zones 1-5. (Paris) I'm confused about the best type of ticket to purchase. We could use it up to 3 times a day, ...
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Do I need a transit visa for Paris when travelling to Italy with a Schengen visa? [duplicate]

I’m an Indian citizen travelling to Italy for leisure. I have a long layover in Paris. Do I need a transit visa? I do have a Schengen visa for Italy.
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What is the most dangerous area of Paris (or its suburbs) according to police statistics?

When I travel I like to visit areas which are deemed 'dangerous' by tourist guides. Often they turn out to be a little rough but not at all dangerous and interesting to see. So the question is: what ...
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Visa needed or not for a transfer between Paris airports? [duplicate]

My friend is an Indian citizen and will be travelling to London for a business trip. The visa is valid till the date of his return flight. His return flight has a stop over in Paris for more than 12 ...
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Long Distance Hitchhiking - General Question

I have never done it before and I have a general question about hitchhiking. Let's say I want to go from Paris to Berlin. It's around 1000 Km. Now, I really doubt that there are many cars going ...
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A cosy café in central Paris that is open late at night?

I'm looking for a late night café in Paris which has the following requirements: Open late or all night (until at least 1 AM) on Fridays or Saturdays Café or a wine bar No crowd, as few people as ...
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How to transfer luggage from Paris to London? [closed]

I live in Paris now and my rent contract is ending this June. Starting from September I will move to London for a long period, so I was wondering if it is possible to leave my stuff in London directly,...
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Do you need rain boots for June in Paris?

Can one get by with a pair of regular shoes or does the water not drain well on the sidewalks that you must have at least ankle length waterproof boots if one doesn't want soaked socks? Are there ...
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Can one apply for a visa outside their home country?

My friend is from Tunisia and wants to visit Bosnia-Herzegovina over the summer. There are no Bosnian Embassies or Consulates in all of Tunisia, the nearest is in Libya. She is visiting Paris soon so ...
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How do I catch a train or a bus in France (more specifically Paris)

Just walk in the station and buy a ticket as usual? Or is there anything else I should know?
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See as much of Europe as possible in a week [closed]

I don't know if this is a typical question that admins immediately close, but I am going to ask anyway. I am from India. I have an opportunity to visit Frankfurt on Schengen visa. After my work is ...
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4 days in Paris [closed]

I am leaving on friday for a city trip to Paris, arriving at noon. I am already leaving Paris again at monday evening at 5 o'clock. I really want to see the Louvre, Versailles and the Eiffel Tower ...
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Can I travel from Gare du Nord to Gare Montparnasse? (Paris)

On Friday I'm going to Angers from Brussels. The train from Brussels, which is a Thalys, arrives in Paris Nord. 55 minutes later, the train to Anger, which is a TGV, departs from Gare Montparnasse. ...
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9hour layover in Paris. Can I go out of the airport?

I am a Philippine passport holder with a permanent visa in Canada. I have a Schengen short stay visa and will be travelling to Prague in two weeks on one ticket through Air France with a 9-hour ...
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Can I use a Navigo Semaine to go for Chantilly Castle?

I've a Navigo for zones, but I'm not sure if it's valid to go for Chantilly Castle. My credits are valid from Gare de Lyon to Chantilly Chateau?
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Where in Paris can I rent a Segway without a guide?

I would like to find some place to rent a segway by a whole day. I don't need a guide. Is that possible?
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Doing laundry as a tourist in Paris

I'm looking to carry not more than 15kg of clothes with me from Brazil to Paris, I would like to know how the public laundry works (how should I proceed) and how much (approximately) I'll spend to ...
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Is it necessary to buy Disneyland Paris tickets in advance?

I want to visit the Paris Disneyland soon, however I'm not sure about the date. Checking out their booking website I can see that none of the tickets are for a specific date and that I can buy a ...
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How does the Paris Disneyland Fastpass system work?

I am planning a visit to the Paris Disneyland which is notorious for having huge lines. I've read that there is a 'Fastpass' system, but it's a bit hard to understand how it works. So here are my ...
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There's any party on Seine? [closed]

I'm going to Paris this month and last time I saw some young people drinking close to the seine river. My question is, there's some party on boat in Paris? Where can I find this kind of information?
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Waterproof shoes or (more comfortable) trainers for walking a lot in Paris in October? [closed]

I'm going to Paris this month and I'm planning to walk a lot from one attraction to another. Are waterproof shoes a 'must-have' for this or is the rain not too aggressive? If waterproof shoes/...
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When to summon Uber: travel from Opera to CDG

Tomorrow: 10AM international flight at CDG: staying at hotel near Opera. Goal: arrive at airport no later than 7AM. If summoning Uber: 1) How much time should I allot for transport during this ...
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Louvre tickets purchased online but not printed

Is it possible to purchase Louvre tickets online, and then gain admittance by showing the e-ticket on a smartphone? I may be able to get the tickets printed, but it's more flexible if I can just buy ...
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Flying on the 2nd floor of the airplane [closed]

So I will go to the check-in in an hour. My seat is on the 2nd floor of a 380 of Air France, is there I need to know? Or is just the same damn thing as flying on the 1st floor? PS - For some reason, ...
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Louvre Trip Planning for multi-day visit [closed]

I am planning a first-time trip to the Louvre for this month and have allotted 4 days because of its size. On what days is the Museum the least busy? Are there any days with cheaper tickets? Can I ...
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Easiest and safest way to get from Gare du Nord train station to Rue de Berri

What is the easiest and safest way to get from Gare du Nord train station to Rue de Berri (Hotel California Paris)? I heard that the taxi queue might be long. I don't want to end up looking like a ...
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Online version of the Louvre museum

I know that some museums offer online tours of their exhibits, and you can easy "navigate" from one place to another and view the exhibitions. Is there any such online tour for the Louvre (museum in ...
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How can I choose my time of visit to avoid the crowds at the Paris Catacombs?

This includes time of day, day of the week, month of the year, season, anything useful. I went here once around noon on a weekday recently and it was a 90 minute line, which is crazy-- no other ...
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Do I have to declare my new laptop when leaving?

I know I have to declare my newly purchased laptop from San Francisco when I land in Paris. Do I have to declare it when I am at the airport of San Francisco as well? Or can I declare it while being ...
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Is parking in Paris free in August?

I was planning a trip to Paris and I just noticed that parking in August is free. Unfortunately the place where I read it only mentions 2014. A quick google search always points to 2014. Is parking ...
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Is it possible to enter the shopping area at terminal 2E at Charles de Gaulle, if I land at terminal 1, upon arrival?

I am traveling to Paris from Norway, landing at terminal 1 at Charles des Gaulle airport. I want to purchase a chanelbag during my trip, and there is a chanel boutique at terminal 2E, hall K. My ...
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Is there a way to prevent "looking like a tourist" in order to not be harassed?

Disclaimer - the title of this post is probably not the best On my way to visit family in Belarus and Poland, I had a long layover in Paris, so I decided to spend the day in the city. My luggage was ...

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