Paris Metro Card (Paris Visite) Fact Sheet
Discover Paris
The Paris Metro card gives you access to the Paris underground metro network. Travel by bus or metro on the Region de France lines (RER express
system and SNCF lines). Choose from either the Zones 1-3 (inner city) or Zones 1-5 (including travel to airports and Disneyland Paris).
When visiting Paris, don't forget that your Paris Metro card is valid for travel on the many buses that run all over this amazing city. While taking a bus
in Paris might seem like a challenge it really isn't, and the bus can be both more scenic and less claustrophobic than the metro. Taking time to get
familiar with Paris' clean and pleasant buses can pay off.
Paris Metro Card information
The Paris Metro card is available in Zones 1-3 (Central Paris only) & Zones 1-5 and provides unlimited access to all Paris and suburban public
transport. Depending on which zones you select, Paris Visite allows you to travel on:
metro lines
RER lines (RATP and SNCF)
Ile-de-France bus lines (RATP and OPTILE), except those circulating on Jetbus
Allobus Roissy CDG
tourist excursion and Air France networks
Tramway lines
Montmartre funicular
Travel to Disneyland Paris and Versailles (included in zones 1-5)
Please note: Travel is valid for consecutive days only
Tickets vary and are valid for travel as follows:
Zones 1-3: Paris and the inner suburbs; covers access to La Defense, Le Bourget and Saint-Denis Basilique
Zones 1-5: Paris and the outer suburbs; covers access to Varsailles, Disneyland Resort Paris, Saint Germain-en-Laye and the exhibition centre at
Villepinte, Rambouillet, Provins and Fontainebleau
Tickets valid for zones 1-5 can also be used for travel to and from Orly and Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airports using RER trains, RATP buses and the
Orlyval light rail.
Paris Bus
Paris bus stops are found all around the city and more often than not are hubs for several different lines. Recently, a majority of bus stops were
equipped with electronic information systems that tell you when to expect the next bus. Neighbourhood maps and bus routes are also displayed at most
Paris Metro Card (Paris Visite) Fact Sheet
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Paris Metro Card (Paris Visite) Fact Sheet
stations. Certain bus routes are particularly scenic and can be a cheap alternative to Paris bus tours.
Paris bus hours vary considerably, but major lines run from approximately 5:30 a.m to midnight.
Bonus offers with the Paris Metro Card*
Attractions
Details
Discount/Reductions
Arc de Triomphe
A unique view of the Champs-Elysees
20%
Espace Dali
Dali's University in the heart of Montmarte
6 Euro Entry
Conciergerie
The oldest remaining part of the Palais de la Cité,
the first royal palace in the French capital that was
used as a prison during the French Revolution.
20%
Musee de L'Armee
A national military museum of France
20%
Musee Picasso
Museum dedicated to the work of the artist Pablo
Picasso.
2 Euro discount
Bateaux Parisiens
A 60-minute cruise along the Seine to discover
Paris
10 Euro
Chateau de Fontainebleau
Royal residence of the French History's sovereigns 2 Euro
Cite des Sciences
A whole world to discover
25%
Musee Grevin
"Tout-Paris" and its 300 wax figures
30%
Provins
Medieval City
35%
Galeries Lafayette
The department store, Capital of fashion
10% + gift**
Open Tour
4 Routes to discover Paris from the OpenTop
Deck
27 Euro
Lido de Paris
Le Lido is a cabaret and burlesque show located
on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, France.
10%
*Subject to change
**One gift per person and per card at our Welcome Desk (main building). Minimum purchase 50€. Until stocks last
Payment & Ticketing
Conditions:
Travel is based on consecutive days.
We also recommend that you take out suitable travel insurance to cover (as a minimum) the costs incurred if you cancel your trip.
Cancellation & Amendments
Conditions:
Passes are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Paris Metro Card (Paris Visite) Fact Sheet
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