Questions tagged [paris]
The capital and largest city of France
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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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Travelling from Paris Montparnasse to CDG airport
A friend is arriving at Gare Montparnasse around 21:30 Feb. 18 and needs to get to CDG airport for a flight leaving late the following morning. He will miss the last Air France Shuttle. Can anyone ...
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What does a French strike warning of 3 hours 59 minutes mean exactly?
I've seen a "préavis de grève" for public transport workers mentioning a length of 3 hours 59 minutes, which will impact travelers and commuters inside and near Paris.
Why does it have that specific ...
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Paying an unreceived traffic fine in Paris
So I was given a ticket for riding a bike (Vélib) in a one way street which i wasn't aware it was by that time. However, I left France after a month of that incident and haven't received the well ...
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Charles de Gaulle Layover 4 hours 35 minutes
I have a 4hour 30 minutes layover in CDG and I land in terminal 2E and my next flight is also in 2E. However, I really want to visit the Starbucks in terminal 2D thus, I was wondering if it was ...
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Can you exit and re-enter with the same ticket in Paris Metro?
I am reading about Paris, and how to travel around. I read in a book that the standard subway ticket is valid for 2 hours.
Is the ticket re-usable (exit and re-enter again) or you have 2 hours while ...
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Pack of 10 tickets in Metro, Paris, can you share?
I am reading about Paris and I saw that you can buy a pack of 10 tickets.
Are these only usable by one person, or they actually sell 10 separate tickets that you can share with others?
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How is the Louvre queue on free sunday?
I just discovered that Louvre has a free admittance in the first Sunday of each month. I would like to visit, but I am not sure if its a good idea. I prefer to visit the city than spend too much time ...
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Bistrot guide for Paris. Is there one online?
I am looking for something simple, where you don't need a reservation, you just walk in, and offers home cooked meals.
Is there an online resource that lists this type of restaurants in Paris?
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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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Is it possible to transfer air-side when flying through Paris Orly airport?
Does transfer at Paris Orly on a layover between Djerba and London City require leaving the international transit zone? I'm interested in both the case where there is checked-in baggage and also the ...
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Do the bus routes in Paris follow a regular pattern?
I will be in Paris soon and I consider an 'unlimited' day pass for public transport. But I would like to know a bit more about the bus lines.
When having a day pass for public transport in a city it ...
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How to find where there are safety issues in Paris?
I will be travelling to Paris soon and I am worried about the safety there. I was wondering if someone could shed some light in to this situation. I don't want to make decisions without proper reasons....
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How is the passport control situation in Paris CDG Airport?
After the Paris Attacks on November 13, France's President declared a state of emergency lasting three months. I guess this implies exhaustive security measures in this airport.
If you have just ...
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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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Can I skip an airport and go to the next airport to board a 2-stop flight? [duplicate]
I am going to Paris. I have a direct flight there (YYZ-CDG) but on the way back it is a 2-stop flight (CDG-BRU-YUL-YYZ). Could I just miss the flight at CDG and drive or take a train to Brussels and ...
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Can I travel to Paris with Schengen visa after Paris attacks? [duplicate]
I have Schengen Visa which have been issued by Italy. I would like to know that if I can travel to Paris after Paris Attacks? It is appreciated if someone give me any information about this case. ...
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Travelling in/out France after the attacks of November 2015
Can someone with a non-European nationality and a French 'carte de séjour' freely enter and travel (particularly by air) from France after the unfortunate events?
I have been checking the news, some ...
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Day trip in Paris - arriving at Paris Gare du Nord and visiting city center [closed]
I'm thinking about going on a day trip to Paris via Eurostar to Gare du Nord station one Saturday, for a bit of shopping, lunch, wandering around, etc., and to practice my French.
I'd like to save ...
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Question about booking flight to different city than destination city [duplicate]
I was searching flights to Paris, and was shocked how much they were. But I can fly to Russia, with a layover in Paris for nearly half the cost.
I know if I book to Russia I can just not get on the ...
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What are the operating hours for Beauvais-Tillé Airport (Paris Beauvais Airport) Buses? [duplicate]
My Ryanair flight will arrive in Paris at 21:00. Is it still possible to catch the bus? The return flight is also in the morning at 08:00. Are there buses from Paris at 05:00 ?
What are the operating ...
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Does Terminal 2E at Charles de Gaulle airport ever close?
I have a 23:30 hours layover at Paris Terminal 2E-Charles de Gaulle airport. Arriving at 2:05pm.My connecting flight is 1:35pm the next day.
I heard the airport will be closed from 11:30pm to 4:30am. ...
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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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Public transport options between Paris and EuroDisney
We're based in the UK, trying to arrange a family holiday for next year where everyone can enjoy themselves. So, a few days at Eurodisney and a few days in the city of Paris.
We don't want to stay on ...
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Schengen Visa for Switzerland, but travel to Amsterdam & Paris [duplicate]
I am planning to visit Europe in November. My initial plan was to be in Switzerland for the entire duration of the trip. I have got the visa as well. But I wish to go to Amsterdam for two nights out ...
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Travel time in Paris between Montparnasse and Paris St Michel
How far is it from Paris Montparnasse to Paris St Michel?
What is best method of transport… bus or taxi?
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Can I enter Paris with Spain visa? [duplicate]
I have a single entry visa to Spain but I decided recently to change my trip from Barcelona to Paris, the question is can I go to Paris with the issued visa?
Note that: there's no direct flight from ...
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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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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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Why are hotels in Paris too expensive? [closed]
I am planning on vacationing in Paris for a few days and really have a problem with these expensive hotels. I have two options:
Pay too much, at least 220€/night and stay in comfortable/safe hotel.
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Waiting in transit zone until Schengen visa is valid [duplicate]
I'm from Uzbekistan. I have a Schengen visa from France. This visa is valid from 9 Sep 2015 until 3 Oct 2015.
But I have booked a ticket from Tashkent to Paris on 8 Sep. The time of arriving to Paris ...
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Comfortable transfer from BVA to Paris center [duplicate]
I need to get from Paris Beauvais Tille Airport to Paris center. What are my options (times, prices)?
I'll be travelling as two (or three) adults plus two small kids, therefore comfortable options ...
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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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Going from Paris City Center to Brussels City Center - Quickest and Cheapest Way?
I'll arrive in Paris at 8am and I'll spend the day over there. I will be on foot. I need to be in Brussels City Center the same day before 9pm [Hotel]. What is the quickest and reasonably cheapest way ...
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Easiest way to get to CDG from Paris with big luggage
My partner and I are coming from Château d'Eau Metro station and need to get to Charles de Gaulle Airport airport T1. We each are carrying a 30kg suitcase with wheels and a 10kg handcarry. What is the ...
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Staying in Cannes and want to get in Paris
I plan on traveling trough France with my girlfriend and we are staying a couple of days in Cannes first. We want to see Paris too of course. We plan to travel most of the time with the bus.
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Which TGV routes travel at 500+ km/hr?
I want to take a TGV for the experience of traveling very fast on the ground. The Lyria trains are advertised to travel at 524+ km/hr. The TGV I took only went 300 km/hr. Does anyone know which routes ...
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Restaurant in Paris decorated in kitchen utensils
What is the name of the restaurant decorated with kitchen utensils, in Paris nearby Porte Maillot and Le Palais des Congrès de Paris?
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Is it possible to switch terminals at Charles de Gaulle?
I have a 4 hour layover in CDG. I land in terminal 2C but I depart from terminal 1. Since I have enough time I really want to meet a friend for lunch and possibly do a little shopping in terminal 2E ...
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Need to catch an early morning taxi from central Paris to CDG airport!
I need to catch an early morning international flight at 08:00 am from Paris CDG, so I need a taxi at around 05:00 am to get from my hotel which is located at central Paris close to Arc de Triomphe.
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France visa for one day
I'm going to London next month and I want to visit Paris for only one day but I don't have time to get a Schengen visa so can I get it from the train station at Paris as I hold a UK visa ?
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When do school holidays in Belgium not overlap with those in France so I can have a calmer visit to Disneyland Paris?
I'm hoping to one day take my godchild, along with his parents and my own parents, to Disneyland in Paris for a few days. However, I personally can't cope that well with busy places, and I'm hoping to ...
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Which one is better? Backpacking from Paris to Italy or Spain? (Finding a good route with low budget) [closed]
I'm backpacking from Paris to Milan (or Spain - Low budget). I want some places in this path to visit and stay specially nice villages. I have 6-7 days for this travel (after I'm going to Milan, ...
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How uncomfortable are old Paris apartments with no AC in July heat?
I have never lived without an AC and I get quite ill if I get hot. I'm curious how hot old Paris spaces get in July with no AC? Thinking of renting a space on the fifth floor of an old building in the ...
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Anybody know of any secret sources to get from YYZ to CDG for July for under $700?
I need to book a last minute ticket departing on July 1 2015 from Toronto to Paris. Are there any "secret" sources or other "ways" to get a ticket for less than $700 CDN?
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Amsterdam to Paris but drop off at Brussels with Thalys
I'm trying to book a ticket from Amsterdam to Brussels with Thalys, but they are all sold out even though I'm three months in advance. But I can buy tickets from Amsterdam to Paris and I can see that ...
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Going to France and Italy - what payment forms are preferred?
Can I get by In Paris and Rome by carrying very little cash and using the credit card for every little souvenir, tour and food purchase? Or should I prefer paying in cash for both Paris and Rome? How ...
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Schengen Visa for a financially dependent Indian Citizen
I'm Indian passport holder working in Singapore for last 5 years. This August I'm planning to visit France & Rome for a 9 days tour with my wife. I will be applying for the Schengen Visa at France ...
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Visiting the Eiffel Tower -- going early to avoid queue
My girlfriend and I will be in Paris for a weekend in late June. We have been unable to buy an online ticket for the Eiffel Tower, so we would like to go there early in the morning to avoid having to ...
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Are there any drinking water fountains/taps in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport?
I'm not a big fan of spending 3EUR for a 250ml bottle of water, hence the question: are there any drinking water fountains/taps in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, be it airside or at departures/...
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