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Paris is served by 4 major airports. Paris-Le Bourget (14 km) is the closest to the center of Paris. Paris Orly Airport is 15 km from the center, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 23 km away from the center, and Paris Beauvais-Tille is 68 km away from the center.

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Which airline offers the most flights to Paris?

Of the 10 airlines that fly to Paris, Air France offers the most flights, with around 714 per week, followed by easyJet with 103 flights per week.

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All in all the flight was good. Love the fact that for airline food it was piping hot

It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

They made me check my carry on even though there was room We un boarded in a strange way but overall it was good

Cabin Crew always friendly and helpful. Seating cramped - foul smelling from toilets, high risk of disease. Guard personal property such as expensive sunglasses Coffee always awful and cold Meal trays toddler sized Not worth the extra cost to fly SQ - use a budget airline, same if not better experience

Seating cramped; close to toilet, foul smelling and noisy, very unhygienic and disease risk Free and paid Wi-Fi NOT accessible at all - misleading advertising Very expensive sunglasses disappeared from back seat pouch. Coffee disgusting and cold

When boarding, after business class should be premium economy, but economy class already lined-up at the gate blocking premium economy to board. Singapore airline crew should done a better job to organize this chaos :( Thank you.

Wonderful service, planes and interior in great condition, very pleasant experience

The singapore airline now compared before covid, I like the service before covid. SQ was the best of all airlines but now I am going to look for different airline if I am travelling in asia.

They close their counter so early. I had internet issues so I couldn’t check In online . I would have made the flight but their counter was closed 5 minutes before we arrived. No way of contacting them even though I had the confirmation number and tried to check in the night before on someone else’s phone. I tried calling their customer service with no pick up. Horrible experience, I’m very unhappy with them. I hope to never fly with them ever again. It costed me almost $900.

They are great with every aspect of customer service. Helped my elderly father and aided him with using the restroom.

I liked everything accept the delay try to improve in that area

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Nice selection of movies and TV shows. Plane was generally nice, not the newest but nice nonetheless. However, Emirates should have cancelled the flight, as hardly any flights flew out of Dubai at the time. Flight delays and cancellation was poorly communicated and passengers were left guessing and to their own devices on what to do. Connection desks were staffed too thinly, there was one desk with more than a hundred clients and just one poor lady. When I had my flights rebooked, I was told meal vouchers can be scanned using my boarding pass, nope. Was told to comeback for my hotel voucher, none. Had to book my hotel voucher the usual way through Dubai Connect despite having been told twice to comeback to the counters twice.

The customers before boarding the plane from Dubai was HORRENDOUS. The entire Emirates staff had a stick up their bum. The guy at the check in booth was rude. I don’t understand.

No entertainment u less you pay. Wish there were some free movies

This airline is one of the best Ihave travel around the world well use them again in the future the food was higher quality plus your personal aboard communicated in many languages on our flights 13 this was amazing 👏 🤩 😀 👌 😄 thank you

WORST AIRLINE EVER—FOOD WAS MEDIOCRE AND WIDEBODY 777 BOEING WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE! IT WAS NOT WORTH THE MONEY THAT I PAID.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The service was fantastic. Not much could be done better

This booking was as a result of stolen identity and hacking my debit account. I reported it to my bank. The thief tried to book two flights, maybe more. Hopefully, Kayak will be able to block fraudulent bookings and charges better in the future.

Very friendly and efficient staff. Would definitely fly Saudia again.

Entertainment on all 4 business class seats were terrible audio and could barley hear. The 11 hour layover in Riyadh was a nightmare and no one told us that nightmare matter what we do or what we were willing to pay there were no places to rest or sleep and nine of the lounges allow you to enter them no matter what unless you are 4 hours or less from flight time. With a 78 yearold mother with me this is ridiculous. The employees of the airline in Riyadh and of the lounge treated us like servants or lower class people. Never again

I wonder why checking carry on bags while the checking process was done by Moroccan security. Is it question of trust or Morocco security system is not qualified enough?

Food could be better. Bread should be warm served with butter. Bread quality is bad and cold served.

Entertainment for non Arabic speakers is very limited. Seats were comfortable. Seat map while booking showed 2-2-2 config, but the flight had 1-2-1..

It’s like two different companies managing fligh from DC and totally horrible company between Jeddah and Cairo

Route from DC was ok nothing special or bad From Jeddah to cairo horrible First flight got delayed by 3 hours no explanation so what ever Arrived in cairo to find lock on my bag Saudia crew in cairo didn’t know who did could not open had to break my bag zipper to open my luggage

Since it leaves at 2:00am you sleep through most of it.

Flight was delayed, but there was no explanation why. Seats were comfortable and service was good. Food was good and there were more snacks than I expected.

Online was good boarding also but a child was crying all the way with no intervention from crew member.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

Good range of movies but lacking decent tv shows. Wifi was really expensive on this flight, considering flights under 7 hours have a $9.99 USD charge for streaming, to jump up to $24.99 for a 7 hour 40 flight seemed a little bit of a rip off. Staff are inattentive, and really need to improve on the customer experience.

It has been a couple of years since I flew with Etihad last, after having a unpleasant experience with them coming out of the pandemic. I can say that the experience has uplifted, but I can’t really rate the service. At Barcelona airport the service was great, with their dedicated Etihad staff very helpful. The onboard experience wasn’t great, not very personalised and it really makes sense why Etihad doesn’t feature in the top 10 2023 Skytrax awards. The crew just seemed to be inattentive and almost absent from the cabin. I felt that I had to keep getting their attention. Even after I’d finished my meal, an hour went by before I had to call them to clear the tray/plate etc.

My wife and I were upgraded to Business Class on our Dublin-Abu-Dhabi flight on the 22nd of January. Being served by "Mariyan" (not too sure about her name, she's from Tunisia) was the real highlight of our flight, she deserves to be working with etihad. We are looking forward to the next upgrade as we are flying back to Dublin on February 01, 2024. If I am not mistaken we have just reached GOLD status as Etihad Guests.

One thing is very important is you people not giving seat arrangement together to couple, senior citizen. You have to take care of senior citizen. Do not look about money. Money is not important everywhere. Make relationship strong is very very important. I like Etiyad air line out of all air line. Food was hot and delicious. Air hostess gave very good service, nice attitude, very good behaviour. I gave 10 out of 10 marks. Thanks Jivraj

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

Crew was good, boarding mediocre, food choices were limited, seating was not comfortable

Sits are very uncomfortable Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

The flight was small and was not cool very bad

For the price we paid, we had a really good flight. The seats and bed (business class) was extremely comfortable. I have no complaints. The crew were very attentive and helpful. They spoke English and there were no misunderstanding although their English wasn’t perfect or fluent. You will never go hungry as there was ample food and drinks but their food for mediocre. The entertainment was limited to older movies and the wifi didn’t allow you to access some Social media. Apart from the above, it was a very pleasant flight. Would highly recommend them.

Good airline for the price. The Air stewardess are great, nothing is to much trouble. Will use again.

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

The flight was cancelled without any reason. But the next flight to Shanghai has to be cancelled to pay penalty.

Flight was fine, however we were not able to check in online, this adds to travel stress. Luckily check-in at Heathrow was quick, but we did not get the seats we paid extra for. We paid for a window and 2 aisle seats from Shanghai to Tokyo leg, but they changed us to middle seats. Not good :(

It was my birthday while I was on the flight on China eastern airlines. They celebrated my day by giving me a personalized birthday card and also a very delicious pastry. I was surprised and thankful by the China Eastern crew! The whole staff was kind and professional? My second flight into China and the most memorable! Thank you-

Couldn’t fly since they wouldn’t issue a boarding ticket. Something to do with not taking the departing flight since it was cancelled due to weather. No notice or anything about the trip being invalid. The app made it seem like I was all good for it. Never trusting travel agency

2 hours delay on the 1st plane out of the day!!!!!

A lot of value considering the cheap ticket prices. All meals served were Chinese food. Would fly them again considering the ticket was half the price of any others

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Manila to Paris Flights

Whether you’re looking for a grand adventure or just want to get away for a last-minute break, flights from Manila to Paris offer the perfect respite. Not only does exploring Paris provide the chance to make some magical memories, dip into delectable dishes, and tour the local landmarks, but the cheap airfare means you won’t bust your budget. So no matter whether your ideal itinerary involves flying one way, non-stop, or round trip, you’re bound to find flights that match your schedule on Expedia, and at prices that won’t shock your wallet.

Bagging a cheap flight from Manila to Paris may mean more dollars to spend on for one-of-a-kind souvenirs when you arrive, but it doesn’t mean you have to skimp on your travel experience, as Expedia offers a sizzling selection of cheap airlines that’ll put you in your happy place on their planes, whether that’s getting lost in a hair-raising airport thriller, dreaming on the passing landscape over a glass of bubbly, or jotting down your vacation bucket list at 38,000 feet. There’s also bound to be plenty of opportunities to snap a few photos of the high life that will make your friends green with envy. After all, enjoying the journey is part of the fun.

With so many affordable flights and so many wonderful adventures awaiting you, there’s no reason to put off booking a fantastic flight from to today. So don’t leave it to the last minute to make your dream trip a reality: pack your bags with your go-to travel accessories, put together your list of must-see attractions and can’t-miss activities, and get ready to broaden your horizons – with Expedia, the wonders of Paris are only a plane trip away. Book your travel arrangements with us today!

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• Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) Manila 29 min 10 km
• Clark International Airport (CRK) Angeles 1 hr 30 min 79 km

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• Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) Paris 35 min 22 km
• Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) Paris 32 min 15 km
• Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) Paris 1 hr 22 min 68 km
• Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) Brussels 3 hr 2 min 234 km

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Travel to France from Philippines: Requirements, Restrictions, Quarantine Rules, etc.

Vaccinated or not, you can enjoy restriction-free travel to France. by Ina Louise Manto | April 11, 2022

From the City of Love and dreamy coastlines of Saint-Tropez to the scenic towns in the foothills of the French Alps – there’s no wonder why France is the world’s most-traveled country in the world. The European country welcomed 90 million tourists in 2019, with over 35.4 million visitors in Paris alone. Now that travel restrictions have eased in several countries across Europe, finally going on that dream trip across the content looks more probable than ever.

Planning to visit France in 2022? Here’s everything you need to know and travel requirements to prepare for:

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• Who can travel to France?

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Current France COVID situation

Is france open to tourists.

Yes, France is open to tourists. The country began opening its borders as early as 2020 but to certain EU countries only. But as of February 12, 2022, France is open to travelers from across the globe, with entry conditions depending on the country of departure.

Who can travel to France from Philippines?

Filipino tourists can travel to France; it is open to fully vaccinated travelers who are aged 12 and over. The Philippines has been listed as a green country since March 3, 2022, which also allows unvaccinated travelers to enter the country without tests and isolation.

Do you need a visa to enter France?

Yes, you need a visa to enter France.

According to Schengen Visa Info, the Schengen visa application process remains the same, with the following requirements:

• Fully completed and signed visa application form
• Two (2) ID photos taken within the last three months
• Valid passport or another travel document
• Evidence of legal residence in the Philippines
• Roundtrip tickets or itinerary
• Travel insurance policy
• Proof of accommodation
• Proof of financial means
• Proof of paid visa fee
• Cover letter

Find more information about the Schengen visa application for Filipinos here .

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These are travel requirements you need to prepare for:

• Unexpired passport with at least six months’ validity
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• Proof of vaccination
• Negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours before departure or an antigen (lateral flow) test taken less than 48 hours from departure
• Recovery certificate, which is dated more than 11 days and less than six months prior to the date of departure

Children aged 12 years old and younger are exempt from these requirements. Find more information here .

France quarantine rules

According to the Ministry of Interior of France, travelers departing from the green countries no longer need to quarantine upon arrival.

France travel restrictions

Traveling around France is now easier due to the relaxed travel restrictions. Beginning March 14 , proof of vaccination is no longer needed in most public establishments such as bars, restaurants, performance halls, cinemas, nightclubs, etc. The obligation to bring or wear a mask in public spaces has also been lifted.

For more information and updates, visit the following pages:

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• https://ph.ambafrance.org/-COVID-19-557- 

For other international travel protocols, check out our Pandemic Travel Guide.

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PARIS ON A BUDGET: Travel Guide & Itinerary

In pop culture, Paris is heavily romanticized as one incredibly beautiful city. In reality, it is exactly that. Even better.

On my first day in Paris, the first thing I did was go up to the open-air observatory of Tour Montparnasse to have what many regard as the best view of the city. I remember that moment after emerging from the elevator: I turned right and was immediately greeted by the ever-so-captivating Eiffel Tower. It was the first of the many times the hair at the back of my neck rose for all the good reasons.

Each of my Paris trips is a realization of a life-long dream. Growing up, I was a fan of French Cinema. At Film school, I worshipped Francois Truffaut. I adore French food. I even learned the French language in college. It was as though life had been preparing me for my week-long affairs with this city.

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UNDERSTANDING PARIS

Paris is the political, economic, and cultural capital of France. It has a long history as a settlement, which dates back to 250 BC when a Celtic sub-tribe inhabited the island in the middle of the River Seine called Ile de la Cite. The name of that tribe? Parisii. Or at least, that’s what the Romans called them.

The Romans, led by Titus Labienus, conquered them in 52 BC and set up a garrison town named Lutetia. When the Roman Empire crumbled, it fell under the rule of Clovis I, the King of the Franks. Since then, this little garrison town at the bank of the river has grown and flourished into what we call now “Paris,” an important city that has played vital role in the history and politics of Europe, has nurtured many great minds over centuries, and has become a champion for democracy and freedom. Much of the city is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Parisians’ sophisticated taste and state of mind have also made it the world’s fashion capital and a center for many forms of art.

Today, Paris is divided into 20 districts called “arrondissements.” It is important to have at least a basic understanding of it because it will help you make decisions on building your itinerary or choosing accommodations. We’ll discuss this in detail in the WHERE TO STAY section.

Aside from the arrondissements, another way of slicing the Paris pie is using the metro/RER zones. Central Paris is Zones 1-3 and the farther you go from the center, the higher the zone number. Versailles is in Zone 4. CDG Airport is in Zone 5. These zones matter when purchasing metro passes. See the HOW TO GET AROUND section below.

THINGS TO PREPARE BEFORE YOUR TRIP

Here are some other things you might need:

• Schengen Visa. If you’re holding a Philippine passport, here’s how to get one successfully .
• Paris Metro Map App . You’ll see a lot of subway maps around but nothing is more efficient than an app. I personally prefer this app because it’s FREE, has a built in map, and has route recommendations. It can detect station nearest you. All you need to do is enter the name of your destination and it will suggest 2 routes: the simplest route (with the fewest train changes), and the fastest route. If you don’t know the name of the station, you can enter the name of the tourist attraction (Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, etc.) and it will display the metro station closest to it.
• A well-planned itinerary . The worst thing that can happen is spending most of your time on the train because of poor planning. Make sure you visit the attractions close to each other on the same day.
• A passport-size photo , if you’re going to purchase a NAVIGO Découverte card, which will allow you unlimited metro and RER train rides for a whole week. More about that below.
• An acceptance that you can’t see and do it all . Paris has a lot to offer. A LOT. You can’t possibly see it all in a week or two. Don’t overload your itinerary and end up seeing so little of everything. Relax, take your time, and enjoy.

WHERE TO STAY IN PARIS

Today, Paris is divided into 20 districts called “arrondissements.” Know that the center of Paris is called the 1st Arrondissement, and the other districts surrounding it are numbered in a clockwise spiral. This means that 1st arrondissement is surrounded by the 2nd to the 8th, which are surrounded by the 9th to 20th. Here are the arrondissements that you should be familiar with.

The 1st to 9th Arrondissements are where most tourist attractions are located. Upscale hotels can also be found here.

The 10th to 20th Arrondissements are where you’ll find most major train terminals and cheaper accommodations. There are also some places of interest here that are worth a visit.

Don’t get too overwhelmed. You don’t need to memorize this. But this will help you choose where to stay or plan where to go. The truth is, Paris isn’t that big of a city. You can cross arrondissements on foot in a matter of minutes. You can even walk across the city in just a few hours.

As with many other cities around the world, the closer you are to the Paris city center the more expensive accommodations get. Even the properties listed on AirBnB can be pricey, depending on the location.

In Paris, there’s a high concentration of budget hotels and hostels in the areas near Montmartre (18th and 12th arrondissements), Place d’Italie (13th Arrondissement), and Voltaire area (11th Arrondissement). I have tried staying in Place d’Italie and Voltaire area, and I liked the latter because it is much closer to the city center and has a great vibe. For most of our stay in Paris, we stayed at Au Royale Mad , a pretty basic budget hotel in Voltaire but it’s in good location.

Top Hostels and Budget Hotels in Paris

Here are some of the top-rated hostels, guesthouses/apartments, and budget hotels in Paris, as reviewed by Agoda customers.

• Hotel Paris Voltaire. Check Rates & Availability! ✅
• Hotel de L’Esperance. Check Rates & Availability! ✅
• Residence Hoche. Check Rates & Availability! ✅
• Le Village Montmartre by Hiphophostels. Check Rates & Availability! ✅
• The Loft Boutique Hostel & Hotel. Check Rates & Availability! ✅
• Audran Hotel. Check Rates & Availability! ✅
• B&B Hotel PARIS GENNEVILLIERS ASNIERES. Check Rates & Availability! ✅

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How to get to paris.

As always, use flight aggregator sites like SkyScanner to check for the lowest fare. Should there be any connecting flights, make sure that the incoming and outgoing flights are using the same airport.

If you’re coming from the Manila, I have found that EVA Air, China Eastern, and China Southern offer the cheapest year-round fares with only one stop. Just a bit above P30,000 only. Others offer less but take too many plane changes. You can also find cheaper fares during SEAT SALES.

When I was planning my trip, I saw fares for P29,000, but it was gone by the time I was issued a visa. Haha. But it proves that finding fares for less than P30,000 is completely possible. You just need to be patient and book in advance.

CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT TO PARIS CITY CENTER

Know that Paris is served by 3 airports: Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Orly (ORY), and Beauvais (BVA). But you’re most likely to be flying in via CDG.

CDG has three terminals, with Terminal 3 situated between 1 and 2. (Confusing, I know.) Terminal 2 is divided further into 7 sub-terminals: 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, and 2G. Only Terminals 2 and 3 have train stations.

The cheapest and fastest way to get to the city center from the airport is the RER B (blue) train line that makes a stop at both Terminal 2 (between 2F and 2E) and Terminal 3. After going through the Immigration counters, baggage carousel, and customs, just follow the signs that lead to TRAINS TO THE CITY . Also look for the RER sign.

If your flight is landing at Terminal 1, here’s how to do it:

• Take the FREE CDGVAL airport shuttle train to Terminal 3. After going through Immigration, look for the CDGVAL signs, which are all around Terminal 1. Board the shuttle to Terminal 3.
• At Terminal 3, you will be greeted by a large hall. Walk straight and you will see on your left white-and-fuchsia vending machines. You can buy one-way ticket to the city center for EUR 10. The machine accepts only Euro coins or chip-enabled credit cards.
• If you don’t have either, find the manned ticket booths to your right. You can buy a ticket here. OR, you can buy a NAVIGO PASS, which I will explain below.

NAVIGO WEEK PASS and How to Get One

If you’re arriving in Paris on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday by plane, it would be good to purchase a NAVIGO Découverte, a card that will allow you unlimited rides to the metro, RER trains, trams, and buses for a week. It’s a good buy because, as I said earlier, the fare from the airport to the city center alone is EUR 10. Round trip is EU 20. But a NAVIGO Découverte costs only EU 22.15 plus another EUR 5 for the actual card. Total of EUR 27.15. It already covers all 5 tourism zones of Paris.

Another case that proves Navigo Découverte as a wise choice is when you’re traveling to Versailles. The trip to Versailles alone costs EUR 7.10. But Versailles is in Zone 4, and is covered by Navigo. You won’t have to purchase another ticket to get there. Same applies to Disneyland Paris, which is in Zone 5.

But there’s a catch. Timing is everything when it comes to Navigo. Each card is valid only from Monday 00:00 (12 mn) to Sunday 23:59 (11:59 pm). It doesn’t take into consideration what day you first use it. So for example, you purchase it on a Wednesday, that gives you only 4 days to use the card. You will have to reload it on Monday if you still want to continue using it.

That’s the reason why they stop selling Navigo Découverte passes for the week on Thursday 23:59. If you buy on a Friday, that pass will be valid for the coming Monday, not that same week.

To purchase a Navigo Découverte card, here’s what you need to do:

• Approach a ticket window at any Metro or RER train station.
• Tell the staff that you’re buying a NAVIGO Découverte card for ALL 5 ZONES. They will ask you for a photo (300mm x 250mm). Sometimes they accept passport-size photo. If you don’t have a photo, there are Photomaton booths at almost every station in Paris.
• The staff will then assemble the card for you and explain how it works.
• Pay for it. EUR 5 for the card, and EUR 22.15 for the load.

That’s it. You can use it right away. Just hover the card above the scanner when entering any station.

A NAVIGO Monthly Pass is also available for EUR 73.

HOW TO GET AROUND PARIS

The best way to see Paris: ON FOOT. Paris is a very walkable city because it isn’t that big and there’s a lot of interesting things to see. Roadside cafes lace almost every corner, historic monuments adorn its roundabouts, and the smell of freshly baked bread coming from local boulangeries fill the air. Walking is really the way to go.

Many tourist attractions can be visited in a day just by walking. For example, the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, Jardin de Tuileries, and the Louvre are situated next to each other. You can spend one full day checking all these out. (Actually, you can spend one full day inside the Louvre and it still won’t be enough.)

However, if you’re too exhausted to walk, the best alternative is the subway or the METRO. One thing I totally love about Paris is its expansive 300-station train system that connects much of the city. It’s cheap and efficient, and it’s seldom crowded because there’s always a train every five minutes or so.

THINGS TO DO IN PARIS

Too many to mention. Haha. Kidding.

But seriously, there’s so much to experience in the City of Light. But below are some things that I think one shouldn’t miss when they’re in Paris, grouped according to proximity to one another so you can easily see them on foot.

However, if for whatever reason, you’re not interested in walking, you have other options below.

Eiffel Tower

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Eiffel Tower is incredibly popular. If you wish to access and climb the tower, you will have to make a reservation in advance. The queue here can get crazy long, but it can be skipped if you book it early. There are two types of tickets: one for just the first 2 floors; and the other for all 3 levels. Of course, the latter is more expensive.

Tour Montparnasse

Get the Best View of Paris at Tour Montparnasse . A tower that offers what many consider the best view of Paris. I’ve tried it twice and it’s really breathtaking. Best to visit just before dusk so you could see the sun set just behind the Eiffel Tower and see the city slowly come alive.

Nearest Metro Station : Montparnasse-Bienvenue. Rates : EUR 15.

Explore the Musée du Louvre . The walk I shared above actually ends at the Louvre, but if you want to see much of it, better dedicate a full day to it. The Louvre is massive. I have spent 2 days going around it and still was not able to see it all. See the Mona Lisa (it’s small!), Venus de Milo, and many other pieces from Greece, Italy, Egypt, Northern Europe, and France.

Klook offers Louvre tickets and you may choose to add a guided tour or an audio guide to it to have a much better appreciation of the pieces inside.

Opening hours : Thu, Sat, Mon: 9am-6pm; Wed, Fri, 6pm-9:45pm. Closed on Tuesday. Nearest Metro Station : Palais Royale- Musée du Louvre Rate : EUR 15 on regular days, FREE on the first Sunday the month from October-March, FREE on Bastille Day (July14)

Trocadero Viewpoint

Admire the Eiffel Tower from Trocadero and then walk closer . Trocadero provides another great view of the Eiffel Tower. The viewing deck here stands just in front of Monsieur Eiffel. I love being here just before sunset too and then walk closer to the tower after the first sparkle.

Nearest Metro Station : Trocadero Rates : Access to Trocadero and Eiffel is FREE. Rate to go up is EUR 17 for Adults, EUR 14.5 for youths (12-24yo), and EUR 8 for children (4-11yo).

Walk from the Arc de Triomphe, through Champs Elysees, to Place de la Concorde to the Tuileries

This area is rich in historic sites and important monuments, and they all stand just a short walk from each other. Start at Arc de Triomphe and walk your way to the Louvre. You’ll also see the Grand Palais and Petit Palace along the way.

Nearest Metro Station : Charles de Gaulle Etoile Rates : FREE.

Walk from Le Marais to the Notre Dame Cathedral to the Latin Quarter

It’s another walking trail that I love doing. I usually start at the Centre Pompidou to see modern art exhibits. At 11am, head over to L’As du Fallafel and enjoy their signature falafels. Then cross the bridge to the Notre Dame Cathedral. The queue into the cathedral is long but moves fast. The queue UP the Cathedral is also long and it moves agonizingly slow. Then cross the bridge to the other side of the Seine River and explore the Latin Quarter! You can have dinner here too.

Nearest Metro Station : Rambuteau Rates : FREE

Pere Lachaise Cemetery

See the final resting place of famous people at Pere Lachaise Cemetery . Notable people include rock legend Jim Morrison; composer and virtuoso pianist Frederic Chopin; playwrights Molière and Oscar Wilde; actors Sarah Bernhardt and Yves Montand; writers Balzac, Proust, and Colette; and painters Pissarro and Delacroix.

Nearest Metro Stations : Gambetta/Pere Lachaise Rates : FREE

Get lost in Montmartre . Well, not really get lost, but just wander around the area and you’ll see what’s inspiring about it that many artists through generations chose to call it home. See the white and shining La Basilique du Sacré Cœur, standing atop a hill, allowing great vistas of the city. And visit the Moulin Rouge!

Nearest Metro Station : Anvers Rates : FREE

Also, just enjoy . Go inside a local boulangerie or patisserie and have a taste of the bread and pastries that the French are most known for. Order red wine with a meal. Pick a roadside table at a café and watch passersby. Don’t get too tangled up in your itinerary. When you see something you’d like to experience, go for it (as long as it’s legal)!

DAY TRIPS FROM PARIS

Outside Paris lie other spectacular destinations that is worth the travel time. Here are three of them. I indicated info on how to get there using public transportation. But if you want to join a group tour so you have a guide and be more comfortable, I also added links to tour reservation.

Of course! A visit to Paris without taking a detour at Versailles is almost a crime. Before anything else, know that this place is HUGE. You need to allot one full day for a visit here. See the majestic and highly ornate Palace, the Grand Trianon, and Marie-Antoinette’s estate.

How to get here : Board the RER C Train to Versailles Château Rive Gauche. It’s a short walk from the station. Opening hours : Tue-Sun, 9am-6:30pm. Closed on Mondays. Travel time : 45-60 mins. Rates : EUR 18. FREE if you’re under 18yo.

Mont Saint Michel

This small but picturesque island is worth the long trip! Its most prominent feature is its towering abbey, which was completed in 1144. According to legend, the Archangel Michael appeared to a bishop here in 709 AD.

How to get here : At Gare Montparnasse, catch the train to Dol de Bretagne and then take the bus to Mont Saint Michel. Travel time : 3 ½ hours.

Located in the Upper Normandy Region, northwest of Paris, Giverny can be reached after an hour train ride. It’s most famous as the home to painter Claude Monet who created many of his masterpieces here from 1883 until his death in 1926.

How to get here : Board the train to Vernon and ride a shuttle to Giverny.

SAMPLE PARIS ITINERARY

If you only have 6 days to give to Paris, here’s a sample itinerary.

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL, TOUR MONTPARNASSE 13:30 – Arrival in Paris, go through Immigration 14:30 – Buy Museum Pass at airport, NAVIGO pass, board train to city center 16:00 – Check in at Au Royal Mad, rest a little 18:00 – Go to Tour Montparnasse and watch sunset 20:30 – Have dinner at one of the creperies nearby 22:00 – Back in the hotel

DAY 2 – CHAMPS-ELYSEES + THE LOUVRE (Ideally Wed or Fri) 08:00 – Wake up + Breakfast 09:30 – Arc de Triomphe (you can go up if you want) 11:30 – Walk down Champs-Elysees, Place de la Concorde 13:00 – Lunch 14:00 – The Louvre 20:00 – Dinner, back to hotel

DAY 3 – VERSAILLES 08:00 – Wake up + Breakfast 09:00 – Go to Versailles 10:00 – Start tour 13:00 – Lunch 14:00 – Continue touring 19:00 – Dinner

DAY 4 – LE MARAIS, NOTRE DAME, LATIN QUARTER 10:00 – Walk around Le Marais area 11:00 – Eat falafel at L’As du Fallafels 12:30 –Notre Dame Cathedral and surrounding areas 15:00 – Latin Quarter, late lunch 19:00 – Trocadero + Eiffel Tower

DAY 5 – MONTMARTRE

DAY 6 – DEPARTURE

BREAKDOWN OF EXPENSES

Here’s the breakdown of expenses if you follow the itinerary above. Note that this assumes you are a party of 2 and you will be staying in a budget hotel in Paris in September-November. For this itinerary, I’m choosing a double room (shared bathroom) at Au Royal Mad in the Voltaire area. It’s a no-frills hotel but clean and decent enough and in a great location.

This also assumes that you’re limiting your food expenses to only EUR 12 a meal on the average. Average! So if you splurge on a meal at lunch, you can compensate by buying EUR3.5 chicken drumsticks at a grocery store for dinner. But please do not starve yourself. Spend more if you want, when you can.

PRE-TRIP EUR 60 – Visa fee EUR 26 – Visa service fee EUR 28 – Insurance

DURING THE TRIP EUR 27.15 – Navigo Week Pass EUR 142.5 – Hotel Stay for 5 nights (EUR 57/night, divided by 2 pax) EUR 15 – Louvre ticket EUR 18 – Versailles EUR 15 – Tour Montparnasse EUR 180 – Total Food Expenses

GRAND TOTAL: EUR 512 (USD 563)

That’s PHP 29,200. If you’re able to snag a roundtrip ticket on SALE for P30,000, that places the total cost at PHP 59,200 .

Also, if you’re a solo traveler, staying at a dorm room will significantly reduce the cost. There are a lot of hostels in Paris offering dorm beds.

The figures and itinerary above are basic and visit mostly FREE attractions. Of course, feel free to spend more on things you want to experience if you can afford it.

PARIS SCAMS

Pickpockets are everywhere in Paris especially in touristy areas, so make sure you always keep an eye on your valuables. But you should also be cautious of scams. Here are some of them.

• Petition Scam . You might encounter them as soon as you emerge from the airport. Their M.O. is this: someone, often pretending to be deaf, approaches you and asks you to sign a petition. While you’re busy signing, someone else is busy stealing your wallet or phone. The trick is, the petition is usually on a clipboard which blocks your view of the item they want to steal. Sometimes, they don’t pick pockets but they force tourists into paying them money by revealing that the petition is actually a donation pledge.
• The String Bracelet Scam . Most common at the staircase leading to the Sacré-Coeur Basilica in Montmartre, but they can also be found in other touristy places. Their goal is to wrap a string bracelet around your wrist and force you to pay an excessive amount for it. How they get to tie that string varies. Sometimes, they tell you it’s for free or that it’s a gift. Sometimes, they just ask for a high-five. Most of the time, they tell you they’re gonna show you a magic trick.
• The Gambling Game Scam . You’ll see many of them at the park behind the Eiffel Tower and the street that connects it to the Trocadero Viewing Deck. The MO is for you to bet on one of three cups that you think contains the pea or ball, but they are really just gonna squeeze money out of you. Sometimes, they will let you win at first to get you to bet bigger next time. You may also see another tourist win big, but he’s an accomplice.
• The Did-You-Drop-This Scam . A woman will get your attention and ask you if you dropped something, usually a ring. If you say no, she’ll tell you to keep it for good luck. And then she asks for money.

✅ MORE INFO HERE: TOP PARIS SCAMS

MORE TIPS FOR THE POOR TRAVELER

Paris is notorious as an expensive destination so here are a few more tips on how to reduce expenses.

• Navigo Découverte . If you’re coming from the airport or visiting Versailles or Disneyland Paris, this is a good deal. (I already explained above.)
• Museum Pass . Get the museum pass if you plan on visiting at least 3 museums. The cost of the pass: EUR 48 for 2 days or EUR 62 for 4 days. It’s a bargain considering the individual entrance fees, which are listed below. But if you’re not a big museum junkie and you’re only interested in Versailles and the Louvre, skip this.

• Museum FREE Schedule . Some museums allow FREE access on some days of the year. For example, as mentioned above, access to the Louvre is FREE on the first Sunday of every month from October to March. But expect to see bigger crowds here. Just check the museum you intend to visit.
• Food . A meal at a cheap restaurant plays within the EUR 10-12 range. Drinks not yet included. At mid-scale restaurants, you’ll find set meals for EUR 16-22. The best way to save on food is to buy from the grocery, supermarket, or cheap food stalls and just eat it in your hotel. Some rooms are equipped with a microwave, so you can heat your food. For example, we stumbled upon a store selling a WHOLE CHICKEN for only EUR 5. At Marks and Spencer, we found a 5-piece barbeque chicken for EUR 3.5.
• Eat out for lunch . Should you wish to eat out and experience some of Paris’s restaurants, do so for lunch, not for dinner. Lunch is much cheaper.
• Ask for tap water . Tap water in Paris is perfectly safe to drink. At a restaurant, ask for “un verre d’eau” which means “a glass of water.” When you’re asked if you want flat or sparkling, just say you want tap water.
• Tip right . Tipping isn’t obligatory in Paris. You don’t need to tip. But if you really want to tip, 5% is safe. If you had exceptional service, 10% should suffice.
• Walk . Again, walk if you can.

This isn’t a budget tip, but splurge sometimes. Treat yourself sometimes. Allow yourself to enjoy some things even when it costs more. Have a taste of escargot. Order red wine.

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There are so many Paris Metro apps. Can you please be more specific about which is the app you liked? thanks.

This one: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paris-metro-map-departures/id527534137?mt=8

We updated the post as well. Thanks!

thanks. I narrowed it down to that, but wasn’t positive. good post!

We updated the post as well.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paris-metro-map-departures/id527534137?mt=8

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Tnx for the info

I really appreciate the details you put into this post. It is indeed a great help to anyone who will be going to Paris for the first time. I already bookmarked this in my Europe folder…lol…

Thanks, Maria! :)

Thanks for these information. I will be traveling to Paris, solo, next week. I am bit anxious, but your blog boosts my confidence.

Thanks for dropping by, Mayet!

Hi Yoshke I have been reading your blog since 2017 till I got my tourist visa going to Japan through the agency you have referred last 2020, this time I am planning to visit Europe, My main point of entry will be Paris and I am looking for a credible travel agency that will really help me this year this comming september or october going to france for only 10 days, do you know any credible agency here in Manila? Thank you and hoping for your response.

Hi Michael, unfortunately, when we apply for Schengen Visa, we do it on our own. We only seek agency’s assistance for flight reservation. BUT there’s one agency that has been really helpful to us when answering readers’ questions about Schengen visa. That’s CONSTELLATION TRAVELS in Makati. If I remember correctly, the head of visa department there used to be a visa officer at a Schengen embassy. I’m just not sure if this agency accept tourist applications now.

Again, we haven’t tried them ourselves yet. We just worked with them at an event a couple of years ago.

Thank you so much for your response I really appreciated it. May God bless you always guys.

Wow this is a great post. thank you so much for sharing

Hi guys can I ask for your help? We apply for a visa to Paris but was rejected because of the itenerary. Can someone help me to do an itenerary for 15 days. Thank you very much for your help in advance

Hi Tina, I wanna know too. Please!

What did they say about your itinerary? Could you send us the itinerary you sent so we could take a look?

Can I also have copy of a 15-day itinerary? :p Hehe.

hi.may chance kaya ang isang public school teacher at bombero n makaapak sa europa? o maghinhintay nalang kami ng retirement ?heheheh. nkapaglibot npo kami sa ilang bansa like singapore,malaysia,vitnem,thailand,cambodia,and japan pwede n kaya kami mg europa? magkano po ba dapat ang nasa banko na pera?at saan po ba mas madali makakuha ng visa?

Hi Michelle, may chance naman basta ok ung mga requirements. Yung details ng Schengen Visa, andito: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/01/france-visa-requirements-schengen-appointment-vfs-manila/

Would it be better to get a Paris pass than Navigo and Museum pass? Where did you stay in Paris for EUR57/night? That’s a great deal!

I’d still prefer a Navigo + individual tickets because I don’t visit a lot of attractions in a day.

We stayed at Au Royal Mad in the Voltaire area.

Hi there. We will be in Paris for 2 days. Do you think it’s worthwhile to get Paris Pass? We just want to skip the line whenever possible.

Hi Maj, I guess that’s okay if you’re squeezing a lot of attractions in your itinerary. But if you’ll just visit a few in a day, probably not.

hi, I have inquiry about number of days in my trip this dec, its a 2 week trip and my entry will be Austria . Im planning to stay for 3-4 days in Austria and the majority will be in France. Am I gonna have a problem with my days allocation for Austria? thanks, jessie

Hi, I will be travelling to Paris and then to London for 2 weeks. Which network operator should I buy one with at least 5-8Gb data do you suggest ? And where can I buy their sim card? Appreciate your help on this, thanks!

You know the last time we visited Paris, we stayed in a hotel near the Eiffel Tower, it was the best Paris trip ever. Just about everything starts at the tower. It was easy, for us to see and do most of the tours.

hello! I loved reading your blog its so detailed and will definitely help me in planning my future Paris trip. May I ask for a first time Europe traveler, how many days can you say would be best for staying in Paris?

Hi Shabby, will you be visiting other cities?

I find that 5 days is still too short for Paris because there’s just a lot to see, but if you plan on visiting other European cities, then it should be oK.

Hi, thanks for this. Is it possible that once we get a Schengen Visa, I will buy one way only? Like from Manila – Paris, then I’ll buy Austria- Manila? will it be a problem on my departure from Manila to Paris if I don’t have a return ticket?

It’s best to have a return ticket to avoid Immigration departure issues. But the ticket doesn’t have to be round trip. When we travel to Europe, our return trip is not from the same city (e.g. Manila to Paris, Rome to Manila). That’s fine.

Hi Sir.YoshDo you still do confirmed dummy ticket?i would like to avail po sana for my visa application.Athens to Paris,Paris to Athens.Hope you could reply me asap.

Glad to see your comment here! Been trying to reply to your IG message but for some reason, every time I click on ACCEPT MESSAGE REQUEST, it doesn’t do anything.

Anyway, we get our flight reservation via Gazelle Travel and Tours. You may email them at [email protected] . We’re still trying to update the page that we made for them.

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Many people dream of going to Paris but are intimidated by the cost and complexity of turning this dream into reality. However, with a bit of luck and a whole lot of stinginess, it’s entirely possible to go on a 7-day Paris trip for only P50,000. (More on that later!) (READ:  A taste of Paris )

In this do-it-yourself Paris planning guide, I’ll show you how to book your own flights and accommodations, list my top picks for what to see and do  for free  in the City of Light, go through the basic steps in getting a Schengen visa, and give you budget travel tips. (READ:  15 destinations around the world for Filipino travelers )

Paris is possible! 

HOW TO GET THERE

There are many ways to get to Paris, with various options for airlines, routes, and layover times.

If you have a specific date in mind for your trip, you can use Google Flights to search for the cheapest route. Just enter your departure city (ex. Manila), your arrival city (Paris), your planned date of departure (ex. October 27, 2015), and your planned date of return (ex. November 2, 2015). 

Google Flights will give you a list of possible flights you can take, arranged by default from cheapest to most expensive (round-trip). The list will also show you the airlines involved, the total flight duration, and the number of layovers. (There are currently no direct flights from the Philippines to France.)  

Once you’ve chosen your outbound flight and your return flight, you will find at the bottom of the screen a link that will take you to the website of the airline you chose. 

There might be a little difference between the Google Flights price and the price in the airline’s website, but this usually amounts to only a few dollars.

If your travel dates are flexible, you can use the left and right arrows of the drop-down calendar in Google Flights to scan for the cheapest prices.

Alternatively, you can use Skyscanner to search for the cheapest flights within the next year. Just enter your city of departure and your desired destination, and choose “Cheapest Month” or “Whole Year” for the dates. 

Click Search. From the results – which will show you departure, airline, and price options – click the one you like best.

Skyscanner will then show you the dates with the cheapest prices. You can then go to the airline’s website and book the flights shown. Again, the actual price might differ from the Skyscanner price but usually only by a small difference. 

The cheapest Manila-Paris flights I’ve seen so far from Skyscanner cost P26,000, which is already very good deal considering the usual price of P40,000 up. If you’re a budget traveler, airfare will be your biggest expense, so be patient in scouting for the best prices.  

WHERE TO STAY  

Looking for accommodations in Paris can be overwhelming due to the huge number of choices. If you want straight-up recommendations, we were satisfied with our stays in the Grand Hotel du Loiret (central location, near train station, can walk to Notre Dame and the Seine River) and the Hotel Terminus Lyon (cheaper, right across the train station).

However, you might want to try doing your own searching so that you can find lodgings that are just right for you. (For advice on the best Parisian neighborhoods to stay in, check out Adventurous Kate’s guide here .) 

My go-to hotel booking website is Booking.com because I can sort the search results by price (lowest to highest, if I’m looking for the cheapest rooms) and then filter them by price range (ex. P4,900 and below per night), meals (ex. with breakfast), review score (ex. nothing below 7), and facility (ex. the all-important WiFi).  

Hostels are a good, cheaper option, especially if you’re traveling alone. 

I usually book through HostelWorld.com , which also lets me filter search results by price range, rating, property type, facilities, etc., and sort results by price from cheapest to most expensive.

Finally, you can also rent an apartment through Airbnb . (READ:  6 tips: Beginner’s guide to Airbnb, an alternative to hotels )

WHAT TO SEE AND DO  

There are many, many, many – and did I say many? – things you can see and do in Paris, depending on your interests and (of course) your budget. The following activities are free :

• See the Eiffel Tower. You have to pay to go up the Eiffel Tower but it’s perfectly free to admire from below. 
• Explore charming Montmartre and enjoy the views of the Parisian skyline from the Basilique du Sacré Coeur.
• Hear Mass or, if you’re non-Catholic, just walk through the Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris . Entrance to the church is free, though you’ll have to pony up 8.50 euros to go up the towers. 
• Have a picnic at any of Paris’ admission-free parks and gardens, such as the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Place des Vosges, and the Jardin des Tuileries.
• Take a walk along the Seine River. (Singing “On My Own” is optional!)

HOW TO GET A VISA

Admittedly, getting a Schengen visa via the French embassy  is not going to be a walk in the park. You have to prove that you can afford your trip and that you’re coming back to the Philippines. That said, you can increase your chances of getting a visa by making sure that your documents are complete. (READ:  Applying for a visa? Keep these 5 tips in mind ) 

• Prepare the requirements .
• Set an appointment  – at the earliest, 3 months prior to your intended date of departure. 
• Go to the embassy and submit your documents at your appointed time. Personal appearance is necessary, even if you have a travel agency handling your application, as you will need to be fingerprinted.
• Wait for the results. 

The processing fee for a short stay visa is €60. 

TIPS FOR BUDGET TRAVELERS  

As mentioned above, it’s possible to go on a 7-day trip to Paris for about P50,000. Here’s how you can do that:

• Wait for cheap plane tickets. With patience, you can score tickets to Paris for P30,000 or lower.
• Stay at a cheap, central hostel with free breakfast. Cheap – self-explanatory. Central – so you won’t have to spend too much on train tickets. Free breakfast – so you won’t have to pay for it at a cafe. Depending on your hostel’s breakfast hours, it can even double as your lunch.
• Prix fixe (fixed price) meals cost around €15 and are generally cheaper than ordering ala carte. However, servings are usually big, and if there are two of you, you can split one prix fixe meal. Or if you aren’t that hungry, a single pasta dish will usually be cheaper than the full meal. Don’t be afraid to ask for service water. And the cheapest option: buy bread and cold cuts from the neighborhood grocery and have a picnic.
• Walk whenever possible.
• Do the math: depending on where you are and where you’re going, you might be able to save by buying a carnet of 10 train tickets (at a discounted price) or a travel pass. Never take a taxi.
• Most museums charge for admission, but if you really want to see such artworks as the Mona Lisa (at the Musée du Louvre) or Starry Night Over the Rhon e (at the Musée d’Orsay), time your visit to coincide with free admission days (usually the first Sunday of each month). 
• Instead of pre-purchasing euros with your pesos, notify your bank of your travel plans, and withdraw euros from an ATM in Paris – you’ll get a much better exchange rate that way.

Start saving now! Repeat after me: Paris is possible. Paris is possible. Paris is possible. – Rappler.com

More budget trips:

• How to travel cheap in Seoul, South Korea
• Maldives on a budget – yes, it’s possible
• Turning Japanese: Kyoto and Osaka on a budget
• The budget traveler’s guide to Japan

Gaya is a travel blogger from Cebu whose background in psychology and medicine has taken a backseat to her passion for writing and traveling. Her main occupation is spamming her friends’ Facebook feeds with travel articles she’s published in her blog  Small-Town Girls,  Midnight  Trains , but for bread and butter she takes on writing and healthcare-related projects from home. Her bucket list includes taking her family to Rome, seeing the northern lights from the Scottish highlands, and walking the Camino de Santiago.

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Paris authority slated for hiking cost of Métro and bus trips during Olympics

Union says rise unwelcome for tourists and residents – but officials say holders of regular transport passes will not be affected

Paris’s public transport authority has been accused of initiating ‘a bit of a racket’ after raising the price of Métro tickets by more than 85% and doubling the cost of bus tickets during the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer.

A single journey ticket in the Métro will rise from €2.15 to €4, while a ticket for a city bus will double from €2.50 to €5 from 20 July – six days before the Games begin – and remain until 8 September, the transport authority RATP has announced.

Sami Kennouzi, of the CGT union at public transport company RATP, responsible for bus and tram workers, said it had not been consulted about the increase and only found out when the authority announced it.

“For us this ticket price increase doesn’t correspond to our idea of a public service and for such a global event it comes across as a bit of a racket for tourists and [local] passengers,” Kennouzi said.

City officials say most regular travellers will be unaffected by the hiked tariffs as they will already have transport passes, whose price has not risen. Those that do not have a pass have been advised to buy their tickets before 20 July.

One occasional bus user, Colombe, however, told BFM TV she would walk or cycle and avoid the bus. “Already the price for a short journey is high so I won’t be taking the bus for that price. We’ll find another solution,” she said.

Valérie Pécresse, the president of the Île-de-France regional authority, had previously said the aim of the Métro ticket hike, first announced in November, ahead of bus prices rises, was to avoid congestion at stations and urged Parisians to buy passes in advance. “I know a lot of ink has flowed on this subject … the ticket has been fixed at €4 precisely so nobody buys one,” she said in March.

She said there were an estimated 4 million occasional public transport users in the region and about 430,000 had signed up for a pass allowing them to avoid the higher ticket price. “Therefore, we have two months to convince around 3,570,000 people to do so,” she added.

The authority has set up a website to help locals plan for the Games, including details of roads and public transport showing which routes and lines will be most affected.

Three central Métro stations – Champs-Élysées – Clémenceau, Concorde and Tuileries, will be closed before the Games.

During the Games, 185km of road lanes around Paris will be reserved for vehicles carrying Olympic athletes, accredited journalists and members of official delegations.

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