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Seine River Cruise Ticket

Whether it's day or night, come discover Paris aboard a Bateaux Parisiens Seine river cruise. Take in beautiful views of the river's bridges and Paris monuments along the Seine river.

Skip-the-line Ticket for the Musée de l'Orangerie

Take advantage of our ticket  which allows you  to freely explore the Musée de l'Orangerie, located in the beautiful Tuileries garden. Admire the impressionist masterpieces exhibited in the Water Lilies and the Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume collections.

Army Museum of Invalides ticket

Visit the Hôtel National des Invalides at your own pace and learn about an iconic part of France's history

Musée d'Orsay Ticket

See the Musée d'Orsay at your own leisure, and browse the world's largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist works. 

Arc de Triomphe ticket

Discover the majesty of Parisian history with our self-guided ticket to the Arc de Triomphe

Half-Day Tour to La Vallée Village Day Trip from Paris with transportation

Round trip transfer by minibus or motorcoach from Paris to La Vallee Village. Free time to shop in the village for a half-day. Discover the most prestigious luxury brands and fashion items at exceptional prices, while enjoying a stroll through the paved streets of the Village. Other services are available on site.

1 Day E-Ticket Big Bus Hop on Hop off Pass

Take advantage of a one or two-day pass to visit Paris in total freedom at your own pace aboard a double-decker Big Bus. Hop on and off as you please with one of the two tours offered. Discover the must-see sites of Paris while listening to the city's history through a recorded audio commentary available in several languages.

Louvre museum visit (reserved access) & Seine river cruise ticket

Visit the Louvre Museum at your own pace to discover the greatest works : the Venus de Milo, the Coronation of Napoleon I, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, among others.Complete your visit with a cruise on the Seine to explore the monuments of Paris along the water.

Eiffel Tower Ticket with reserved Access and Mobile App

Use this ticket with reserved access to visit the 1st and 2nd floors of the Eiffel Tower while avoiding as much as possible queues. Be amazed by the exceptional view of the most famous monuments of Paris. Enrich your visit with historical comments available via audiopen or mobile application. Sail on the Seine, choosing the cruise option.

Summit Eiffel Tower Ticket with reserved Access and Audio Guide

Take advantage of our reserved access to visit the Eiffel tower with audiopen or mobile app until the summit on your own. The panorama of Paris is breathtaking! You will be amazed by the somptuous view on the symbols of the City of Lights. You can also take an option including a cruise on the Seine river. 

Paris Catacombs Skip the line audio-guided tour and cruise ticket

Go to visit the incredible Paris Catacombs at your own pace. Discover the history of this out-of-ordinary place thanks to audio guided commentaries and take advantage of a skip the line ticket to access there easily. Revel in the romantic charm of the city through a Seine River cruise, where iconic monuments spring to life, unveiling the city's concealed secrets.

Paris Visite Pass: Benefits and How to Use It

TripSavvy / Taylor McIntyre

If you're looking for an easy, stress-free and cost-efficient way to travel on the Paris Metro, the Paris Visite Pass may be the right choice for you. Unlike individual metro tickets, this pass gives you unlimited travel in Paris (Metro, RER, bus, tramway, and regional SNCF trains) and the greater Paris region for several days at a time.

You can choose between passes that cover all your travel 1, 2, 3 or 5 days, and--an added boon that many visitors appreciate--Paris Visite also gets you discounts at several museums, attractions, and restaurants around the French capital.

Which Pass Should I Choose? 

It really depends on whether you're planning to spend most of your time in Paris proper, or are hoping to extensively explore the wider region, particularly through nearby day trips from the city center.  

• As a general rule, the zone 1-3 card will be adequate to really take advantage of central Paris and the near suburbs.
• You should choose the zone 1-5 card to see attractions outside Paris including the Chateau de Versailles or Disneyland Paris .
• The 1-5 card also provides travel to and from Paris' main airports (Roissy-Charles de Gaulle and/or Orly), so it may be well worth the cost. 

How to Make the Most of the Pass

Once you have purchased your pass online or from an agent in a Paris Metro ticket stand (do not purchase through the automatic machines as these will not provide you with the required card component) make sure to take the following steps before using the pass:

• Write your first and last name on the card (please this is a required step: you can be penalized by an agent if asked to show your pass and you have not done this). 
• Look for the serial number on the back of your non-transferable card and write this number on the magnetic ticket accompanying the card.
• If you do not see a start and end date on the magnetic ticket, go ahead and write these in yourself. This will prevent unnecessary hassles if a Metro agent asks to see your card.

You're now ready to use your pass. Remember that the pass may only be used by the person it's attributed to by name, and may not be transferred.

Lost Card? Pass Not Working Properly? Other Problems?

If you run into any problems using your card, have lost it or wish to change your number of zones, see the official RATP site for help.

Why Can't I Use the Digital "Navigo" Metro Passes I've Seen Parisians Using?

Technically, tourists can get a Navigo pass, which is indeed less expensive than the Paris Visite Pass (and also offers no frills). It's usually not worth the red tape unless you'll be in Paris for at least a month or come to the city on a regular basis since you'll need to provide a photo of yourself and formally apply for the card at one of several agencies. It can be a nice choice for travelers who come to Paris often since you can keep the card and recharge it whenever you wish. If you're interested in learning about how to buy and use the Navigo for an extended stay or repeated trips, read  an excellent primer on how to crack the Navigo system , if you decide it's worth a try.

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Les Invalides in Paris: The Complete Guide

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Youth Discounts on the Eurail Pass

Paris Attraction Tickets

Louvre Museum: E-Ticket

• Fast-track access to Louvre Museum (guaranteed access within 30 minutes)
• Access to the museum's permanent collection
• Access to the museum's temporary exhibitions (subject to availability)
• Access to Eugène Delacroix Museum, within 48 hours of your Louvre visit

Musée d'Orsay: Dedicated Entrance

• Musée d'Orsay ticket
• Dedicated entrance to the museum
• Access to the permanent collection
• Access to temporary exhibitions (subject to availability)

Disneyland® Paris: 1-Day Ticket

• Ticket for 1 Day, 1 Park or 2 Parks (depending on selected option): Entrance to Disneyland® Park or Walt Disney Studios®

Arc de Triomphe: Entry ticket + Rooftop Access

• Entrance ticket to the Arc de Triomphe
• Access to the rooftop

Palace of Versailles: Entrance Ticket + Gardens & Estate of Trianon

• Timed entrance to the Palace of Versailles
• Access to all rooms inside the palace
• Access to the Gardens
• Access to the Estate of Trianon
• Access to the Queen's Hamlet
• Access to the Coach Gallery on weekends
• Free interactive app for download

Musée de l'Orangerie: Entry Ticket

• Musée de l'Orangerie ticket
• Access to the permanent and temporary exhibitions

Palace of Versailles: Entry Ticket

• Free interactive App for download

Musée Marmottan Monet: Skip The Line Ticket

• Skip-the-line access to the Musée Marmottan Monet
• Access to the temporary exhibitions
• Access to Galerie Temporaire and Salle Monet
• Free interactive app for download (8 languages available)

Centre Pompidou: Exhibition & Permanent Collection + Rooftop Access

• Admission to the permanent collection of the Centre Pompidou
• Access to the selected temporary exhibition

Paris Zoological Park (Parc Zoologique de Paris): Entry Ticket

• Entry tickets to Parc Zoologique de Paris (Vincennes Zoo)
• Access to all Five biozones with around 180 animal species
• Access to the Presentations and Animal feedings
• Free downloadable tour guide app

Seine Sightseeing Cruise from the Eiffel Tower

• 1-hour cruise
• Audio guide in 14 languages (also available via wifi on your smartphone)
• Attendant/guide on board for questions

Aquarium de Paris: Entry Ticket

• Entrance to the Aquarium de Paris
• Access to the Mermaid Show
• Access to the Animal Feeding showing
• Access to the Cinema area and Educational Animations

Centre Pompidou: Permanent Collection + Rooftop Access

• Access to the permanent collection at the Centre Pompidou

Musée national Picasso-Paris: Priority Entrance Ticket

• Access to the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions
• Audio Guide (if selected)

Sainte-Chapelle & Conciergerie: Entry Ticket

• Entrance to both venues
• Histopad for the Conciergerie, available until 16:30 in French, English, Spanish, German, Italian and Chinese

Montparnasse Tower Observatory Deck: Entry ticket + Rooftop Access

• Entrance to Tour Montparnasse with 360° view over Paris from the 56th floor
• Direct access to the elevators
• Paris Time Travel experience in virtual reality
• Cinematic experience

Grévin Wax Museum: Entry Ticket

• Museum's entrance

The World of Banksy: Exhibition Paris

• Admission to The World of Banksy exhibition
• Access to the Walled off Hotel (if selected)

Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac: Entry Ticket

• Access to the permanent collection and the temporary exhibition(s)

Musée d'Orsay: Paris 1874 Inventing Impressionism

• Access to temporary exhibitions

Musée Rodin: Skip The Line

• Skip-the-line entrance to Musée Rodin
• Access to the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions
• Access to the Sculpture Garden

Panthéon: Paris

• Access to the Panthéon

Grande Galerie de l'Évolution: Skip The Line Ticket

• Skip-the-line access to the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution

Parc Astérix: Entry Ticket

• Entrance to Parc Astérix
• Access to all attractions
• Access to all shows

Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection: Day Ticket

• Priority access to the exhibitions
• Audio guide app in 6 languages (accessible online on your phone)

Grand Palais Immersif - Loading. L’art urbain à l’ère numérique

• Access to the exhibition of the Grand Palais Immersif

Musée de l'Armée - Les Invalides: Entry Ticket

• Access to permanent and temporary exhibitions

Catacombs of Paris: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide

• Access to the Catacombs
• Audio guide, available in English, French, Spanish, and German

Atelier des Lumières: Timed Entrance - Limited Availability Per Day

• Timed entrance to temporary exhibitions

Wow Safari Thoiry: Skip The Line

• Access to the safari with your own car
• Access to the playground
• Access to the event Lumières Sauvages in winter
• Free parking
• Skip-the-line entrance to Thoiry Wow Safari

Hôtel de la Marine: Al Thani Collection

• Access to the Hôtel de la Marine
• Access to the 19th-century lounges & the Loggia
• The Confidant – audio guide
• Access to the exhibition galleries of the Al Thani Collection

La Cinémathèque Française: The Art of James Cameron Exhibition

• Entrance to La Cinémathèque Française's temporary exhibition

Aquaboulevard: Entry Ticket

• Entrance to Aquaboulevard Water Park

AURA Invalides: Entry ticket

• Entry ticket to AURA Invalides

Conciergerie: Entry Ticket

• Entrance to the Conciergerie
• Histopad, available until 16:30 in French, English, Spanish, German, Italian and Chinese

Château de Fontainebleau: Priority Entrance Ticket

• Entrance to the Great Apartments circuit
• Entrance to the Napoleon I museum
• Entrance to temporary exhibitions

Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris: Entry Ticket

• Access to the entire route of the museum

Eiffel Tower: Priority Access to the Second Floor & Optional Summit

• Priority access to the Eiffel Tower
• Elevator Access to the first and second floor
• Intro commentary by an English-speaking guide
• Summit access optional if selected at checkout

Hôtel de la Marine: The Intendant's Apartments

• Access to the Intendant's apartments
• Access to the 19th-century lounges
• Access to the loggia
• The Confidant – audio guide

Disneyland® Paris: Multi-day Ticket

• Ticket to Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® for 2, 3, or 4 consecutive days (depending on selected option)

Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection: Timed Entrance

• General entry to Bourse de Commerce
• Access to the exhibitions

Parc Astérix: Early Bird Ticket

Eiffel Tower: Small-group Guided Visit of the Summit

• Elevator access to the Summit (top floor)
• Elevator Access to the first and second floors
• Access to security check shortcuts
• Professional licensed English-speaking guide

Ménagerie, Zoo of the Jardin des Plantes: Skip The Line

Flinging open its doors back in 1794, the Ménagerie is one of the oldest zoos in the world! Enter a melting pot of animal-awesomeness, including orangutans, lizards, snakes and more. A fun follow-up to the usual city sights of Paris.

Louvre Museum: Priority Entry + Direct Access to Mona Lisa Ticket

• Priority entrance to the Louvre Museum
• Service of an English-speaking host to welcome and take you to the Mona Lisa
• Access to the museum at the conclusion of the tour

Château de Chantilly: Skip The Line Ticket

• Skip-the-line entrance to the Château de Chantilly (Castle, Park, Great Stables)

Dalí Paris: Entry Ticket

• Priority Entrance to the Dalí permanent exhibition (full-day admission)
• Audioguide available in 8 languages (if selected)

Cité des sciences et de l'industrie: Entry Ticket

• Access to the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie
• Access to temporary exhibitions subject to availability onsite
• Access to the Planetarium, the Argonaute and the exhibition Métamorphoses. You will need to book a free timeslot onsite (subject to availability)

Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine: Skip The Line Ticket

• Access to the permanent exhibition
• Access to the temporary exhibitions (if selected)

Crazy Horse Paris: Show Only

• Entrance to the Crazy Horse Cabaret
• Crazy Show: show only (if selected)
• Crazy Champagne: show + 1/2 bottle of 'Cuvée Crazy' Champagne (if selected)
• Crazy Privilège: show and 1/2 bottle of premium Champagne and assortment of 5 canapés per person (if selected)

Louvre Museum: Priority Entrance Ticket + Guided Tour

• Priority Entrance to the Louvre Museum
• Guided Tour of the permanent collection
• Service of an English-speaking or Spanish-speaking guide
• Stay inside after tour

Palace of Versailles: Priority Entrance Ticket + Guided Tour

• Priority entrance to the Palace of Versailles
• Guided tour of the Palace of Versailles
• Services of a professional guide with the language of your choice
• Access to the palace at the conclusion of the tour

Chocolate Museum – Choco-Story Paris

• Admission to the Chocolate Museum in Paris
• Hot chocolate (depending on the selected ticket option)

Stade de France: Guided tour Behind-The-Scenes

• 90-minute behind-the-scenes guided tour of the Stade de France in French or English
• Access to the Stade de France museum

Basilica of Saint Denis: Dedicated Entrance

• Access to the cathedral
• Access to the crypts
• Free booklet guides in French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Polish, Czech

Eiffel Tower: Elevator Access to the Second Floor + Audio Guide

• Tour escort to take you to the first security check
• A downloadable Audio Guide mobile app

Palace of Versailles: Guided Tour with Priority Entrance + Gardens & Estate

• Earphones so you can hear your guide better

Musée de l’Homme: Skip The Line Ticket

• Skip-the-line access to the Musée de l'Homme
• Access to the temporary exhibition(s)

Eiffel Tower: Priority Access to the Summit + Audio Guide

• Elevator access to the Summit (Top floor)
• A downloadable audio guide mobile app

Disneyland® Paris: One-Day - Same Day Ticket

• Last minute ticket for 1 Day 1 Park: Entrance to Disneyland® Park or Walt Disney Studios® (depending selected option) on the same day of booking
• Last minute ticket for 1 Day 2 Parks: Entrance to Disneyland Park® and Walt Disney Studios® (depending selected option) on the same day of booking

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide

• Entrance to the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
• Entrance to the Carriage Museum
• Entrance to the gardens
• Audio guide

SEA LIFE Paris Aquarium

• Admission to the SEA LIFE Paris Aquarium.
• Attend animal feedings (by the aquarium staff) & everyday activities

Louvre Museum: Priority Entry Ticket + 3-Hr Guided Tour

• Guided tour of the permanent collection
• Service of an English-speaking guide
• Headsets to listen to the guide

Louvre Museum: Priority Entry Ticket + 1.5-Hr Guided Highlights Tour

• Guided tour of the must-sees works in the permanent collection
• Service of a licensed English-speaking guide

FlyView Paris: Entry Ticket

• Access to the VR experience Fly Over Paris World Bonus included) (if selected)
• Access to the VR experience Paris Undercover (if selected)
• Access to the VR experience Pyramids (if selected)
• Access to the VR experience Rebuilding Notre Dame (if selected)
• Access to the VR experience Fly Over France (if selected)

Jardin d’Acclimatation: Entry Ticket + Unlimited Pass

• Admission to the park
• Unlimited access to all attractions for one day

Château de Vincennes: Entry Ticket

• Entrance to the Château de Vincennes
• Guided tour in French (limited capacity, information onsite)

Seine River: 4-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Music

• Delicious dinner (different options available)
• Vegetarian option available onsite
• Booklets in Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Russian
• Live musical entertainment

Château de Pierrefonds: Fast Track Ticket

• Fast-track entrance to the Château de Pierrefonds
• Booklet in French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian

France Miniature: Entry Ticket

• Entrance to France Miniature for one day

Opéra Garnier: Entry + Arsène Lupin Immersive Game

• Entrance to the Palais Garnier
• Actors through the game
• Arsène Lupin Booklet and pencil for the game
• Free time to visit the opera after the game (see additional info)

Lunch Cruise on the Seine

• 2-hour cruise
• Three or four-course lunch with wine
• Booklet in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese

Roland Garros Stadium: Guided Tour

• Guided tour
• Exclusive backstage access

Villa Savoye: Entry Ticket

• Entrance to Villa Savoye
• Booklet in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, or Portuguese
• Guided tour (if available on the day of your visit)

Musée des Arts et Métiers: Entry Ticket

• Entrance to the permanent collection of Musée des Arts et Métiers
• Entrance to all temporary exhibitions (if applicable)
• Access to the Foucault's pendulum

Eiffel Tower: Climbing Experience

• Expert, English-speaking tour guide
• Group of 20 people or fewer
• Stairs entrance ticket with access to the 2nd floor (or summit if selected)

Louvre Museum: Priority Entry Ticket + Small Group Guided Tour

Eiffel Tower: Lunch at Madame Brasserie

• Dedicated queue for Madame Brasserie customers
• Elevator access to the 1st floor
• Lunch and drinks depending on option selected

Jardin d’Acclimatation: Entry Ticket + Le Grand 8 Pass

• 8 attraction tickets giving you access to 2 to 8 attractions of your choice. Each attraction requires 1 to 3 attraction tickets

Panthéon & Basilica of Saint-Denis: Priority Entrance

• Priority entrance to Panthéon
• Priority entrance to Basilica of Saint-Denis

Musée de la Monnaie de Paris

• Admission to Musée de la Monnaie de Paris
• Access to temporary exhibitions inside the museum (subject to availability)
• Access to temporary exhibitions that are located in the ''Salons'' - outside the museum (subject to availability)

Louvre Museum: Priority Entry Ticket + 2-Hr Guided Highlights Tour

• Guided tour of the main masterpieces in the permanent collection

Musée d'Orsay: Guided Tour

• Skip-the-line entrance to the Musée d'Orsay
• Licensed tour guide
• Tour of the permanent collection

Le Grand Rex Studios: Behind-the-Scenes Interactive Tour

• Entrance to Le Grand Rex Studios
• Audio guide in 6 languages

Palace of Versailles & Gardens: Small-Group Guided Tour + Transport

• Services of a professional English-speaking guide
• Transport to and from Paris by air-conditioned minibus

Eiffel Tower: Priority Access & Surroundings Guided Tour

• Introduction about the Trocadéro area and Champ de Mars prior to visit
• English-speaking guide commentary in the second floor
• Summit access optional (if selected at checkout)

Musée d'Orsay: Tonight with the Impressionists Paris 1874 Immersive Experience

• Immersive Experience: Tonight with the Impressionists Paris 1874 (1h including 45 min of virtual reality)

Eiffel Tower: Dinner at Madame Brasserie

• Dinner and drinks depending on option selected

Château de Chantilly: Gardens Entrance

Père Lachaise Cemetery: Guided Tour in English

• 2-hour tour of the Père Lachaise Cemetery with an expert, English-speaking guide
• See the graves of Balzac, Chopin, Delacroix, Molière, Jim Morrison, Gertrude Stein, Oscar Wilde, Proust, and more

Château de Rambouillet: Entry Ticket

• Entrance to the Château de Rambouillet
• Access to the Emperor’s flat

Audio Guide App for Your Smartphone: Père Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour

• Audio guide app (by TouringBee) including 21 points on Père-Lachaise Cemetery
• High-quality audio commentaries by local experts
• Offline commentary & maps with the main tombs of Père-Lachaise Cemetery

Palace of Versailles: Night Fountains Show Ticket

• Access to the Night Fountains Show in the Versailles palace gardens

How To Become A Parisian In One Hour (Comedy Show)

In this sidesplitting 70-minute English-language show, Parisian comedian Olivier Giraud will teach you how to dress, act and talk like a Parisian. All stereotypes are joyfully explored in this evening of jokes and audience interaction. Afterward, you'll dress cooler and be more aloof and attractive, but while watching, you'll be laughing your face off!

Montparnasse Tower + Seine River Cruise by Bateaux Mouches

Experience the dazzling allure of Paris from two unique perspectives. Soar to breathtaking heights with the Montparnasse Tower Observatory Deck ticket, offering exquisite 360° city views and access to the highest restaurant in the city, Le Ciel de Paris.

Then, immerse yourself in the romantic essence of the city with a scenic Seine River Cruise by Bateaux Mouches, providing an unforgettable journey past iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral, complete with insightful commentary.

Don't miss out on this comprehensive package to truly savor the enchanting City of Lights!

Palace of Versailles & Gardens: Guided Tour + Transport

• Priority access ticket to skip the line at the Palace of Versailles and its gardens
• Transport to and from Paris by air-conditioned coach

Jardin d’Acclimatation: Early Bird Entry Ticket + Unlimited Pass

Château de Chantilly + Equestrian Show (14:30)

• Entrance to the Château de Chantilly (Castle, Park, Great Stables)
• Access to the equestrian show (14:30)

Perfume Making Workshop & Guided Visit of Fragonard Perfume Museum

• Access to Fragonard Perfume Museum Guided tour (according to selected language)
• Access to Fragonard's Flower of the Year Perfume Workshop (according to selected language)
• Create your own perfume to take home (12 ml eau de toilette)

Chocolate Museum - Choco-Story Paris: Admission + Chocolate Workshop

• Admission to the Chocolate Museum - Choco-Story Paris
• 45-minute workshop to make your own decorated chocolate bars
• Your creation to take home

Notre-Dame Island, Sainte-Chapelle & Conciergerie: Guided Tour

• Skip-the-line timed-entry to the Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie
• Guided visit of Île de la Cité and of the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral
• Expert, fully accredited English-speaking guide
• Headsets, so you can always hear your guide
• Limited groups of 20 people or fewer

Louvre Museum: Priority Entrance Ticket + Private Guided Tour

• Reserved Entrance ticket to the Louvre Museum
• Tour with a licensed tour guide (English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish)
• Private tour with your own group of max. 8 people

Eiffel Tower: 2nd Floor Elevator Access with Host + Optional Summit

• Priority access to the Eiffel Tower.
• Elevator access to the first and second floor

Hotel de la Marine: Salons & Loggia

• Access to the 19th-century lounges and the loggia

Palace of Versailles: Skip-the-Line Entry with Exclusive King’s Apartments Visit

• Skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Versailles
• Access to the King’s Private Apartments
• Official Versailles English-speaking guide on the King’s Private Apartments tour
• Exclusive access to the Royal Opera or the Royal Chapel (if available)
• Access to State Apartments after the guided visit

Musée d'Orsay: Small Group Tour of Must-Sees

• Entrance to the Musée d'Orsay
• Tour of must-see pieces
• Small group (6 people or less)

Champs-sur-Marne Château and Gardens

• Admission to the Château
• A booklet (in French, English, Spanish, German & Italian)
• Access to the gardens

La Cinémathèque Française: Méliès Museum

• Entrance to the Méliès Museum

Catacombs of Paris: Guided Tour in English

• Fast-track entrance to the Catacombs of Paris
• Guided tour with an English-speaking guide
• Special access to parts of the catacombs closed off to the general public
• Small groups (max.14 visitors on weekends, and max. 6 visitors on week days)

Hard Rock Cafe Paris: Skip The Line Ticket

• Skip-the-line access to Hard Rock Cafe Paris
• Soft drink, coffee or tea
• One brownie

Palace of Versailles: Priority Entrance with Audio Guide + Transport

• Official audio guide to download on your mobile available in 11 languages

Geology and Mineralogy Gallery: Entry Ticket

• Entrance to the Mineralogy and Geology Gallery

Catacombs of Paris Entry Ticket + Seine River Cruise

Dive into the eerie depths of Paris with a tour of the Catacombs, home to the remains of six million people, and unearth the city's somber history using the informative audio guide.

Then, take to the serene waters of the Seine for a picturesque river cruise, offering stunning panoramas of iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Musée d'Orsay. Enjoy the captivating contrasts of Paris, from its shadowy underworld to its beautiful riverside views.

The cruise starts from Bateaux Mouches pier, near the Pont de l'Alma.

Eiffel Tower: Priority Access + Paris City Bus Tour

• Elevator access to the first and second floors
• City tour of Paris by air-conditioned coach
• Audio guide commentary through individual headsets during city tour
• Summit access optional If selected at checkout

Les Caves du Louvre: Guided Tour + Wine Tasting

• Admission to Les Caves du Louvre
• Guided visit with an English or French-speaking sommelier
• Tasting of three wines

Musée d'Orsay: Private Guided Tour

• Private tour (6 people or less)

Catacombs of Paris: Semi-Private Guided Tour in English

• Small group (max 6 people)

Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris: Guided Tour

• Admission ticket to Yves Saint Laurent Museum
• Professional Guide
• Access to current exhibition

Musée d'Orsay: Small Group Tour

Louvre Museum: Priority Entry Ticket + Evening Guided Tour

• Evening guided tour of the permanent collection

Château de Fontainebleau & Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: Daytrip from Paris

• Entrance ticket to Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte castles
• Audioguided visits
• Visit of the formal gardens
• Access to the dome of Vaux le Vicomte castle
• Costumes rental

Musée de l'Orangerie: Semi-Private Guided Tour in English

• Skip-the-line entry to Musée de l'Orangerie
• Semi-private guided tour of Musée de l'Orangerie
• Group of maximum 8 people
• Professional, English-speaking tour guide
• All entrance fees

Palace of Versailles: Guided Tour with Priority Entrance + Train from Paris

• Guided tour of the Palace of Versailles and Gardens
• Roundtrip train tickets between Paris and Versailles

Palace of Versailles: Entrance with Gardens & Estate of Trianon + Bike Tour

• 1.5-hour cycling tour in Versailles

Aquarium de Paris: Annual Pass

• Unlimited admission for 1 year to all areas of the Aquarium de Paris
• 15% discount in store (excluding bookstore)
• 15% off restaurant deals
• Reduced rates for your companions

Musée Rodin Membership Card

• Unlimited admission for 1 year to the Rodin Museum in Paris and the Rodin Museum in Meudon
• Skip the line access to the garden, permanent collections and exhibitions
• Free guided tour of the temporary exhibition, by reservation
• Reduced rates on cultural activities, events and the audioguide (4,50€ instead of 6€)
• 10% discount at the at the café-restaurant l'Augustine at the Musée Rodin Paris
• 5% discount in the store from 10€ of purchase at the Musée Rodin Paris

Sainte-Chapelle, Seine Cruise & Medieval Quarter Tour

• Local English-speaking guide
• Expertly guided walking tour
• Skip the line ticket for Conciergerie
• Skip the line ticket for Sainte Chapelle
• Guided tour of Conciergerie and Sainte Chapelle
• Ticket for Seine River cruise

Disneyland® Paris: Multi-day - Same Day Ticket

• Last minute ticket to Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® for 2, 3, or 4 consecutive days (depending selected option)

Palace of Versailles: Roundtrip Transportation

• Roundtrip transportation from Paris in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle

Louvre Museum: Semi-Private Guided Tour & Priority Entry for 2.5 Hours

• Entrance to the Louvre Museum
• Semi-private tour in a small group of up to 6 guests
• Guided tour of permanent collection

Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac: Skip The Line Annual Pass

• Unlimited fast-track entry to the museum and exhibitions for one year
• Early access to the museum spaces except Sunday
• Reduced rates on audio guides, cultural activities, shows, and concerts
• Invitations to the general rehearsals of the shows
• Validity of the doubled Pass on Thursday evening, between 19h and 22h
• A newsletter dedicated to members
• Access to the media library
• Benefits from cultural partners
• 10% discount at Café Jacques and Les Ombres restaurant
• 5% discount on books and 15% on products sold in the bookstore
• Unlimited fast-track entry to the museum for one year

Eiffel Tower: Second Floor Access with Optional Summit + Night Bus Tour

• Night bus tour of Paris on a panoramic open-top coach
• Eiffel Tower ticket with reserved access to the 2nd or 3rd floor
• Audio guide to download on your smartphone, available in 10 languages

Musée Rodin: Private Guided Tour

• Skip-the-line entry to Musée Rodin
• Private guided tour in a small group of max. 8 people – just you and the guide
• Professional tour guide

AccroCamp: Boucles de Seine

• Admission to AccroCamp: Boucles de Seine
• Leisure Island Seine Loops entrance fee

Paris Day Trip and Sightseeing Cruise from Disneyland® Paris

• Pick-up from 3 hotels in Disneyland® Paris
• One-hour guided sightseeing cruise with audioguide
• Trilingual escort (French, English, Spanish)

Centre Pompidou: Private Guided Tour

• Access to the permanent collection of the Centre Pompidou
• Private tour with a professional guide in chosen language

Choco-Story Paris + Aquarium de Paris

Indulge your sweet tooth at the Chocolate Museum in Paris and explore the secrets of cacao. Then, dive into a sea of wonders at the Paris Aquarium for an unforgettable experience.

Unravel the tantalizing history of chocolate, from its ancient roots to modern indulgences, topped off with a virtual chocolate-making demonstration by experts and a tasting session.

Follow this up with an aquatic adventure at the Paris Aquarium, one of the oldest in the world, where you can witness a diverse range of marine life, enjoy live-feeding demonstrations, and even touch some ornamental fish.

Don't miss out, book now for a unique blend of sweet and sea!

Rex Studios + Grévin Wax Museum

Immerse yourself in the magic of cinema with a behind-the-scenes tour of Europe's largest theater, Le Grand Rex , where you'll explore opulent rooms, the backstage area, and even play with movie special effects.

Then, step into the world of the famous Grévin Wax Museum and share the stage with over 200 lifelike wax figures of public figures, from Hollywood stars to historical icons.

Musée de l'Orangerie: Private Guided Tour

• Private guided tour of Musée de l'Orangerie

AccroCamp: Paris-Jablines: Entry Ticket

• Admission to AccroCamp: Paris-Jablines
• Access to the leisure island
• Safety equipment

Palace of Versailles: Guided Tour + Gardens & Estate Access + Transport

Sherwood Parc: Entry Ticket

• Entrance to Sherwood Parc
• 32 courses in the trees (no time limit)
• Inflatable playground
• Village in the trees
• Giant labyrinth
• Giant zipline
• The tree, this hero
• Security equipment and briefing

Centre Pompidou: Semi-Private Guided Tour in English

• Semi-private guided tour with a professional English-speaking tour guide

Choco-Story Paris + Musée Grévin

Dive into the history of chocolate and strike a pose with lifelike wax figures! Experience a journey through time and sweetness at Choco-Story Paris, where the rich history of chocolate unfolds, from its Aztec roots to contemporary confectionery craftsmanship.

Then, step into the limelight at Grévin Wax Museum, rubbing shoulders with over 200 lifelike figures of notable celebrities and historical figures. Step into scenes of 19th and 20th-century France and share the stage with over 200 iconic personalities.

Musée de l'Armée-Les Invalides: Introduction to World Wars I & II - Semi-Private

• Skip-the-line ticket to the Musée de l'Armée - Les Invalides
• Semi-private guided tour
• Professional English-speaking tour guide

Musée de l'Armée - Les Invalides: Dome - Private Guided Tour

• Private guided tour

Musée de l'Armée - Les Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb - Semi-Private Guided Tour

Musée Rodin: Semi-Private Guided Tour in English

• Semi-private guided tour in a small group

Rex Studios + Musée du Chocolat

Join an Interactive Tour at Le Grand Rex Studios, where you'll learn about the largest theater in Europe.

Then, head to Choco-Story Paris to learn about the history of chocolate, from the cacao tree to yummy treats. This package is a great experience for those who love culture and chocolate!

Le Grand Rex Studios: Interactive Tour

Learn about the old Parisian cinema at Le Grand Rex. On this tour, you'll see the grand rooms, backstage areas, movie special effects, and props, all explained by an audio guide.

At the Chocolate Museum, you can learn about chocolate's history, starting with the Olmec and moving to the Aztecs, Maya, and today's versions.

You'll find out about the cacao tree, have a virtual chocolate-making demo and tasting, and learn about different types of chocolate production.

Palace of Versailles & Gardens: Guided Tour in English

• Entrance to the Palace of Versailles
• Access to the Gardens(if option selected)

Palace of Versailles & Gardens: Entry + Guided Tour from Paris

• Entry to the Palace of Versailles
• Entry to the Gardens of Versailles
• Expert guide
• Roundtrip transfers from Paris by bus

Paradis Latin: VIP Evening Cabaret Dinner and Show

• Wire cutter
• Square Gold location
• One photo per person
• Prestige 3-course dinner + 1/2 Bollinger Champagne per person

Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

• 2.5-hour guided tour of the Père Lachaise Cemetery
• Small group setting
• Expert English-speaking tour guide

• Prices & Times

Eiffel tower ticket prices

Tickets for visits from June 17, 2024, will go on sale later than usual (instead of 60 days before the day of the visit). Keep an eye on our official online ticket office to find out when tickets are available for this summer, including during the Olympic Games. Because of the high demand and many cases of fraud among non-official ticketing websites, we invite you to remain vigilant: do not buy tickets from websites offering visits of the Eiffel Tower this summer (including during the Olympic Games). If no tickets are available online, they can still be purchased at the monument ticket office for immediate use on the day of your visit.

(1) The reduced rates apply upon presentation of proof of age.

(2) Children under 4 must be in possession of a ticket for free. Their companions pay the adult individual fare.

PLEASE NOTE: the top of the tower and the stairways are not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

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Calendar and opening times.

The Eiffel Tower will be open during the Olympic Games, except on July 26.

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All times shown here are subject to change without notice. ACCESS TO THE TOP MAY BE PROHIBITED DURING HARSH WEATHER OR PEAK PERIODS.

(1) Children under 4 must have a free ticket.

The access to the ticketing website dedicated to professionals requires an account opening request and the signature of a contract.

Click on a date to view details of the opening hours on the selected day. If a date cannot be clicked on, the opening hours have not yet been communicated.  

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Visitor passes are not essential, but they are very valuable, you will want a pass if...., you will not need a pass if..., ticket queues and security queues, compare the main  different paris passes:  updated 2024 prices.

• Paris City Pass : Recommended by About-France.com The cheapest and best value of the all-in-one pass: includes museums (Louvre, Orsay etc.) , travel and sightseeing. Adult passes start at 109.90 € for two days. Check out or buy
• Go City Paris inclusive :   Check out or buy .  More attractions to choose from, but most of the additional ones are less known and others are outside Paris
• Go City Paris explorer:   Does not include  public transport  Provides access to between 2 and 7 attractions only; includes a Disneyland option  More info here
• Paris Pass'Lib. Access to between 3 and 6 attractions only, to be chosen from a list. Four tarifs with different lists.
• Paris visite: Travel only - just a Paris public transport pass. 2 day adult pass zones 1-3: 19.50 €  More info here
• Paris Museum pass : Museums only : just gives entry into the main museums (Louvre, Orsay etc.) 2 day pass 52 € . More info here

The passes in more detail....

•    Buy your pass in advance, and avoid the queues to get in.  It is pretty well impossible to visit everything covered by these two inclusive passes, even with a five or six day pass, as the list of attractions covered includes several that are well outside Paris . And the passes do not include cafés and restuarants where you will want to stop off and relax
• Paris Pass'Lib Culture . this has replaced the "museum pass". This pass keeps changing. Now it comes in 2 versions, offering entry to between 3 and 6 attractions out of a list. With the cheapest version (35€), choose 3 activities out of a list of 17. With the more expensive version (75€) choose five out of a list of 18 attractions - the difference being the Eiffel Tower. A Pass'Lib is valid a year.
•   Go City Paris explorer  This may be  a good idea if you want to include a day at Disneyland Paris, since the 104€ cost of a 3-attraction pass is the same as the indicated "normal" adult day-ticket to Disneyland alone. (For the record fixed-date adult day passes for Disneyland Paris cost between 81€ and 124€ on the Disney site depending on date). Otherwise, it is mainly useful for people spending up to two months in Paris, who know that they will want to visit certain attractions.  Passes are valid for between 2 and 7 attractions only. Take care:   the choice of attractions is capped by a "purse value" which  is the maximum amount you can use based on the standard gate price for each attraction. For example, with a 3-choice adult Explorer costing 119 €,  you can visit three attractions the sum of whose normal ticket prices is not greater than €205... which could include both Disneyland and Parc Astérix. One advantage of the Paris Explorer pass is that it can include the second floor (not the top) of the Eiffel Tower. However, be warned; the date and time of the Eiffel tower visit has to be booked in  advance, and the claimed 42€ value of the tour to the second flooor of the Eiffel Tower can be misleading. The actual cost of access to the second floor of the Eiffel tower is not 42€ but just  16.70 € if you take the elevator (lift), and just 10.50 € if you walk up (Prices as from  2023)  (see Eiffel Tower )

Paris visite:   [Public transport only ]

• Paris Museum pass   [Museums only ] - giving unlimited admission to some 60 monuments / museums in and around Paris, excluding the Eiffel Tower. Prices start at 52 €uros for two days or 66€ for four days.  This pass - best purchased on the day at the first museum you visit -  does not include any transport, so things like Seine river cruises, metro tickets and sightseeing tours must be purchased separately. See below. The Paris Museum Pass is included in the Go City inclusive pass and the Paris City Pass (see above). 
• Choose tickets à la carte :   Just buy tickets for what you have time to see.  Check out sightseeing bus tickets and river-bus tickets below; check out prices for individual monuments on their websites, which are listed at the foot of our Paris tourist attractions page .  Tickets for many attractions can now be bought on the attraction's own website, and with an online ticket (print your own or on your phone) you don't need to stand in a queue to buy on the spot.
• Hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus pass  The Open-Tour /Cityrama service, has a choice of hop-on hop-off passes from 39 € for a one-day pass, and covers four different routes (plus optional Batobus service on the Seine). Alternatively Big Bus Tours (formerly les Cars Rouges) run open-top guided tour buses linking nine major sites; a two -day pass costs  45€.
• The "Batobus" and travel on the Seine. The Batobus are river buses that go up and down the Seine from the Eiffel tower to the quai de Montebello (near Notre Dame). There are 8 stops in all. An adult day pass at the start of 2022 costs 19 €, and a 2-day pass (consecutive days) costs 21 € per adult.

WHICH PASS BEST SUITS YOUR NEEDS?

• Do you want to take in at least three paid entry attractions a day (between monuments, museums, river cruise...)  . If so, the  Paris City Pass is probably your best value option, 
• Do you want primarily to visit Paris's world-class museums, more than other attractions? If so, the  Museum Pass may be your best solution.
• Do you want to avoid the big paid-entry sites, with their queues, and enjoy Paris by visiting smaller museums, taking in Paris's free attractions (including museums), soaking in the atmosphere of the old streets and riverbanks, and enjoying the bars and cafés ? If so, you don't need a pass at all, it would be a waste of money. Just pay at the entrance to the paid-entry sites you visit, and enjoy the others for free.
• Do you plan to use the metro or buses several times in a day, including getting to and from your hotel located in central Paris or the inner suburbs? If so, the Paris city pass will give you free public transport plus entry to dozens of attractions. Alternatively the Paris Visite transport pass will just provide you with free travel in the city for the duration chosen.
• Do you want to pack in as much as possible in a short space of time, including the main sights ?  If so, the  Paris City Pass is your best value option. If you want a pass including hop-on hop-off buses, the go for the  Go city Paris inclusive Pass
• Are you spending a few weeks in Paris, during which time you'll visit different attractionsin your own time, on different days? Then maybe the Go city Paris explorer pass is best suited to your needs.

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If you plan a trip to Paris  to visit most of the main tourist sites, a Paris tourist card is well worth considering. Paris passes are generally cheaper than purchasing individual attraction tickets and save you time waiting in line. Paris Tourist Cards include most of the best things to do in Paris , and other sites outside Paris (think Palace of Versailles or Château de Fontainebleau).

However, Paris tourist cards are not for everybody, and they are interesting only if you visit a minimum of tourist sites a day.

Last update: 7 April 2024

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If you are booking a last-minute trip to Paris, we’ve got you covered! Below are our must-guides, top tours, hotels, and more:

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» Where to Stay:  Best Districts to Stay in Paris

• Le Pavillon de la Reine  (historical 5-star hotel in Le Marais)
• Hotel La Comtesse  (mid-range hotel with Eiffel Tower view from all the rooms!)
• Hotel Ducs de Bourgogne (super central 4-star hotel near the Louvre)

» Top-Rated Paris Tours & Tickets:

• Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket
• Eiffel Tower Summit Access Ticket
• Seine River Night Cruise
• Catacombs Skip-the-line tour with VIP access to restricted areas

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Paris combo tickets (also known as Paris bundles) are a good alternative to a Paris city pass. A Paris bundled ticket combines two or three tickets or tours in a single purchase item and saves you time and money.

Bundles are great for people who want to visit a few famous landmarks in Paris but not enough to purchase one of the Paris tourist passes. On the other side, this combination is fixed, and it usually lasts one day, but it is usually well organized, and you can visit the different attractions with no rush.

If after doing the math you decide that a Paris Pass is not for you, here’s the list of best Paris combo tickets with good combinations of tours & tickets for everyone.

Hand-picked Combinations in Paris by Tiqets

Save time and money in Paris! Here are Tiqets’ most interesting hand-picked combinations and bundles for Paris right now.

• Catacombs of Paris + Seine River Cruise — save 20% vs. individual tickets
• Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour in Paris + Seine River Cruise  — save 15% vs. individual tickets
• Seine River Cruise + Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor or Summit  — save 15% vs. individual tickets
• Arc de Triomphe + Seine River Cruise  — save 10% vs. individual tickets
• Mont Saint-Michel Day Trip from Paris + Seine River Cruise  — save 15% vs. individual tickets
• Centre Pompidou + Musée National Picasso  — save 5% vs. individual tickets
• Musée d’Orsay + Opéra Garnier  — save 5% vs. individual tickets
• Musée d’Orsay + Musée Rodin  — save 5% vs. individual tickets
• Not a bundle, but get an adult ticket for a child ticket price in Disneyland Paris from 6 April to 5 May 2024  — save 7% vs. regular price

Some bundles are victim of their success and may be unavailable temporarily. If this happens, try again in a couple of days.

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How To Use The Parisian Metro in 2024

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A very common questions in my Paris Travel Group ( join here, it’s free! ) are about how to get around in Paris . But also, what is the best Paris Metro pass or travel card for the Parisian Metro.

And of course: how to use the Metro in Paris in the first place. I genuinely understand that public transportation in Paris can be confusing. 

It was for me as well. But after living in Paris for more than 16 years, the Parisian Metro plan is imprinted in my brain, and I am here to help you out.

Salut, I am Lena – travel planning expert and parisienne since 2006 🩷

Hence, in this article, I am sharing everything you need to know to ride the Parisian Metro confidently, how to pick the best Metro ticket for your situation, and how to pay for the Metro in Paris.

NEW : updated information regarding Metro prices during the Olympics Games in Summer 2024 at the end of the article.

Paris Metro Tickets: Easy Solution for Convenience:

Before explaining the Parisian Metro Ticketing System in all details, here’s the ticket option that suits the needs of most tourists. This is particularly handy if sticking to a strict budget isn’t your top priority, and you’re okay with possibly spending a few Euros extra for convenience and peace of mind.

• Go to the RATP ticket counter and buy a Navigo Easy Pass for €2 (one pass per person)
• Ask the clerk to top it up with a bundle of 10 tickets for €17.30. Alternatively, use the vending machines
• Recharge with a bundle or single tickets if needed.
• If you visit Disneyland, Versailles, etc., buy a destination ticket for €3 to €5

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• How to get from the Airport to Paris Center
• Most common SCAMS and cons in Paris – and how to stay safe
• Paris Packing Essentials: Don’t travel without those items
• How to get from CDG to Disneyland Paris? (5 Airport Transfers)
• Orly Airport to Disneyland Paris: How to get there best

Being a traveler myself, I know how silly I feel when I don’t know how public transportation works in a foreign country. Believe me, I took a taxi or walked way more often than I dare to admit…  just because I couldn’t figure it out.

But I got you! I will help you out and share everything you need to know before you go to rock Paris Public Transportation services. Read on because this guide equ ips you with enough know-how to get around Paris without issues.

The Parisian Metro – The 3 Big DONT’s

In the following, I will explain everything you need to know to use the Parisian Metro, but let’s start with the most important: the top 3 things you should know to avoid a fine .

If a visitor complains about getting fined in the Parisian Metro, it’s usually because of one of these three mistakes:

• They trashed their Metro ticket before they left the station
• They bought a kid fare for a 10-year-old child – the reduced fare is only for children until 9!
• If your ticket has a field for you to add your name and the date, do it. Otherwise, your ticket is not valid

Tickets and fares for Public Transportation in Paris

The first question everyone asks who plan to use the Parisian Metro is “What ticket do I need for the Paris Metro” ?

Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question, as it heavily depends on what your plans are.  For tourists, there are overall 3 tickets interesting. The single fare ticket, the day pass, and the week pass.

There are 4 different Metro ticket variations

• the ticket+ paper strip (slowly phasing out since 2023)
• Navigo Easy: a Paris Metro pass that serves as a support for single-fare tickets and day tickets
• Passe Navigo Decouverte : a card that serves as support, mainly used for week and month tickets
• Destination Tickets in paper strip form if you travel outside Paris (Disney, Versailles etc.)

Here’s a quick overview of the relevant ticket types and the support you need to use them

Single-fare tickets for the Metro in Paris

As you just learned, there are different ticket options for the Parisian Metro, the single-fare tickets are, however, the most standard option . You simply buy a ticket and validate one ticket per trip and person. 

You can buy one single ticket, or top up your Navigo Easy Pass with a bundle of 10, which is cheaper.

All tickets are purchasable for different zones – the further you are moving away from Paris, the more expensive gets your ride. 

Paris Metro Tap to Pay : Unlike in many other countries, you can’t pay for the Paris Metro directly with your credit card. You are required to obtain a Navigo Pass and to top it up with a ticket of your choice.

You can buy the tickets for the Navigo Pass with your credit card at the machines, of course.

How much does transportation in Paris cost? Know what to expect:

The good ol’paper strip – the classic billet

If you’ve been to Paris already, you probably remember these famous paper strips. Well, they are history. Since a few years – and then delayed due to a certain health crisis – they intend to phase them out .

At the time of writing, you can’t purchase them anymore in a bundle of 10, but might still use them if you have any left.

Single tickets to be used inside Paris are still sold, though. (It’s complicated and confusing, I know)

A numeric version replaces the paper strip. Either in the form of a travel card, or even by an app.

The base ticket: the ticket+.

The base ticket for the Parisian Metro is a ti cket t+.  It costs €2,15 (1,73 € if you buy a bundle of 10) and is valid within Paris and all adjacent suburbs.

You can change Metro lines as often as you want, as long as you are not exceeding 2 hours and don’t leave the station.

You can purchase a single-ride ticket or a bundle of 10 on the ticket machines that you find in every metro station and load it on your Navigo Easy travel card.

Digital ticket+ Paris Metro Contactless

Since 2019 you can use single-ride and bundle tickets digitally. To do so, you need a Navigo Easy Card to charge your tickets.

You can easily load single rides or a bundle of 10. The latter is financially very interesting, as you save 20%. Hence, 10 rides are only €17.30, while you’d be charged €2.15 if you’d buy a single ride.

You can purchase the Navigo Easy card at the ticket counter or RATP info point at every Metro station. It costs 2€. To charge your card, you can either use the RATP App, the vending machine or you pay at the RATP ticket counter.

2024 Tip: Get the Bonjour RATP Paris App and top up your Navigo easily from your phone.

Good to Know: You can’t split the Navigo Easy Card up between several passengers. It’s always one card per person, and each person in your group needs their personal card. 

Are kids riding the Parisian Metro for free?

Only Kids under 4 are traveling for free on Paris public transportation. Kids of the age of 4 to 9 (not 3 anymore, and not yet 10) are eligible to travel at a reduced fare of 50%.

Reduced fares are also available as a bundle of 10 (carnet). Children need their own Navigo Easy Card.

Paris Day Travel Passes

You also have the option to purchase a Paris Metro day pass for the public transportation system.

This option allows you to take as many rides as you like within one day . The pass costs 8,45€ for zone 1-2 and is valid from 00-24h. Hence, if you buy a pass at 10 am, you can ride for free until midnight, not until 10 am the next day. 

The day ticket is available with the Pass Navigo Easy and Navigo Decouverte.

The big advantage of a day pass is of course that you don’t have to think at all about any further costs when riding the Parisian Metro. But you should consider that it requires 5 rides for your day pass to be beneficial (compared to the 10 ticket carnet). From my experience, 5 rides are quite a lot for one day in Paris . 

That’s because Paris is smaller than you may think. You will rarely need more than 3 or 4 rides a day. 

If you consider purchasing a day pass, keep in mind that a trip to Versailles for example, requires a higher price class. At the time of writing, a day pass that includes Versailles costs around €13.

Week and tourist passes for the Paris Metro

If you stay a few days longer in Paris, a ticket that is valid for a few days could be interesting for you. You have two options:

Navigo Semaine – week pass

The Navigo Semaine cartd is a transport pass for 7 days and comes at a very interesting price. It allows you to travel in all 5 zones, hence even to the airport, to Disneyland and Versailles for only 30,00€.

But all good things come with a catch: the Navigo Semaine is not obtainable at all stations and is only valid from Monday morning to Sunday night. You can’t pick your dates. 

As a tourist, you need to purchase a Passe Navigo Decouverte for €5 as support. However, you can also use the Navigo App . 

Paris Visite Passe: Tourist Pass for Public transportation in Paris

The tourist pass covers a maximum of 5 days, and you can choose both, the dates and the zones that you require. Even though the flexibility is a strong point of the Paris Visite Pass, it is quite pricy .

Conclusion – which Metro ticket is the best for Paris?

Personally, I think single fare tickets are the best option . In a bundle, they are cheap. It’s very convenient that they require zero preparation, you can just buy them at the multilingual vending machine, and you’re good to go. Especially as you will rarely take more than 4 rides a day. 

The single fare tickets are your best option if:

• your accommodation is in Paris or adjacent suburbs ( click here to see a list of good budget hotels in Paris )
• you plan to leave Paris only once or twice (for example to visit Disneyland or Versailles) on your own and are not taking one of the really well organized day tours from Paris
• you are not having reduced mobility and walking is no problem

Compared to single-ride tickets, you need to take the Metro too often to benefit from a day pass. The cheap week pass is, however, not easy to get and not flexible when it comes to dates. The Paris Visite Pass is disproportionally expensive. 

Below, you find a review of the different ticket options in Paris:

How to use the Metro in Paris?

Now that you know the essentials about the different Ticket options for your Paris vacation, let’s move on and see where to buy them, how to validate your tickets and how to ride the metro in the first place.

Where to buy the Tickets for the Parisian Metro?

You can purchase your Metro ticket at ticket machines that are available at every train, tram, and metro station. The ticket machines are multilingual . Most train and metro stations are also having a RATP info point, in case you require help.

Note : RATP employees are always wearing green uniforms. If someone approaches you without this uniform and offers help, watch out! It became a somewhat common scam to sell already used tickets to tourists. You can read more on Paris tourist scams here .

How to use the vending machines 

If you are buying a ticket at the ticket machine, you will be prompted to choose your language first. Makes it easier, doesn’t it? However, while most machines are equipped with a touchscreen, some older models have a kind of role that helps you scroll through the menu.

The menu is pretty intuitive and self-explanatory. Many popular destinations like airports or Disneyland are preselected. 

How to pay for the Metro in Paris?

When you are in Paris, you can’t pay the Metro directly with your credit card. You need to get a Navigo Pass, either a physical or a digital one on your phone, and top it up with the ticket of your choice.

You pay for the tickets at the vending machine with a credit card (American Express is not accepted) or cash. At the time of writing, you can’t pay for the Paris Metro contactless with your credit card. It requires your pin code.

How to validate a ticket on the Parisian Metro?

Buying your ticket is not enough, you need to validate it before each ride. If you are using a paper ticket, you need to pass it through the slot on the right side of the turnstile. However, in 2023, you won’t find many machines, that are still equipped with this form of validation.

If you own a Navigo Decoverte or Navigo Easy Pass, simply place your card over the purple reader to unlock the turnstiles.

If the flap doors are open, still validate your ticket. If you get controlled without a validated ticket, you’ll receive a fine. 

Using the Metro in Paris with luggage or strollers

If you find yourself in a situation where it’s not possible to use the turnstiles or flap doors, don’t worry. Every metro station has a gate, that can be opened on request. Just don’t forget to validate your ticket though!

Is the Metro in Paris barrier-free?

Unfortunately, no. Not at all. Many stations were built more than 100 years ago and barrier-free access wasn’t on the radar of anyone back then. Some stations got reequipped with elevators during the last years, but it’s by far not enough to rely on the Metro as public transportation if you need barrier-free access.

Solely line 14 is completely barrier-free. However, the good news is, that Paris has a great bus network as well and all busses are barrier-free. 

How to read the Metro plan?

At the first glimpse, the Metro plan does look indeed like a huge mess. But don’t worry, it’s actually quite easy to understand. Each Metro line crosses Paris from one side to another and back and consequently has a starting and end station. Just check in which direction your destination lays and you’re good to go.

For example : If you are at the station at Hôtel de Ville and you intend to visit the Arc de Triomphe, you need to take line 1 direction La Defense. If you want to visit the Bastille, you would need to board Metro 1 as well, but heading in the opposite direction of Château de Vincennes.

It helps a lot that each Metro stairway features a signpost that indicates exactly which station this very line and direction will serve. Each Metro line has its own platform – contrary to Berlin, for example, where several lines stop at the same platform. 

A good piece of advice is to get familiar with the plan before traveling to Paris. Check which Metro station is the closest to your accommodation, how to get from there to the Eiffel Tower etc. and you will see that it quickly makes sense.

You can download the plan here . If you prefer the paper version, you can get one for free at every Metro station.

What changed since the Health Crisis? Is it safe to use the Metro?

While things are calming down, measurements and rules will probably change in the future again to respond better to the changing situation; however, there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Face masks are not obligatory when entering any station, but are recommended (updated November 2023).
• Some stations are equipped with sanitizer

Safety in Paris’ Public Transportation

I read very often that people are worried about their safety when traveling to Paris . One of the main concerns is getting scammed or robbed.

I can’t deny that there is a certain risk. Especially since a couple of years, reports of scams and pickpockets are rising. However, we should keep in mind, that the Parisian Metro transports more than 4 Million passengers per day. And only a small hand full experiences any issues at all.

Well, except for delays and technical problems, that’s another story.

Paris is a metropolis, after all. But did you know that Paris ranks just behind London and Malmö, Sweden in the international safety ranking?

I’d say the Paris Metro is safe. Every Parisian takes the metro at all times, often you’ll find the Metro fuller at midnight than at 3 pm and the passengers are not any dodgy weirdos but absolutely random folks.

There are still some things you should keep in mind:

• take care of your stuff and be conscious about your belongings while traveling on the Parisian Metro. Don’t have your bag just above your shoulder, but hold the string. You don’t need to hold your bag like a maniac but show that you’re wary
• and try to avoid using your phone. It can happen that someone grabs it and runs just at the very moment the doors are closing.
• if there is a safety announcement about pickpockets, DO NOT check if your wallet is still where it should be. Someone might check for exactly this reflex and you happily tell the thief where he has to look for your treasures
• don’t get distracted and forget about your belongings. I got my wallet stolen once; while I was trying to push a stroller with one hand while trying to hold a gate with the other.

Other means of public transportation in Paris

If you are traveling to Paris, the Metro is the most obvious public transportation to take. However, there might be many reasons why this is not possible or appealing to you. Luckily, there are other means of public transportation that belong to the RATP network.

What does RATP stand for ? Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens , Autonomous Operator of Parisian Transportation. RATP is your point of contact and the operator of every sort of public transportation within the Paris region.

Which ticket do I need for public transportation that is NOT the Metro?

Luckily, there is no different ticket needed. No matter what kind of public transportation you choose, the ticket remains the same. It just might vary depending on the distance or the zones, but that’s about it. This applies especially to buses and trams.

Tickets for busses and trams in Paris

One ticket t+ is valid for 90 minut es while using buses and trams . You can transfer between both services, but you need to revalidate your ticket when boarding a new vehicle.

Exception: If you purchase your ticket on the bus, you can’t make a transfer. The tickets sold onboard are only for one bus trip without transfer.

update 2021 – you can buy your bus ticket by SMS now. Simply send an SMS with the text BUS+Number to 93100 , and you receive a ticket by SMS.

It costs 2,50€, and counts only for the bus trip, not for transfers. If you are on Bus 26 for example, send BUS26 to the number 93100, and you’ll receive your ticket on your phone. 

More public transportation in Paris

If you are traveling only in Paris, you have only the option to hop on a bus or Metro. If you venture a bit outside the capital, you have more options.

RER (Suburb train)

The RER is much like Paris Metro, but a little faster and with fewer stations. However, the RER is basically a suburban train that connects Paris with surrounding cities. If you want to visit Versailles for example, you would take the RER C, Disney is served by RER A.

If you are not using the Navigo Decouverte for all zones or a 5 zones day pass, make sure to purchase a ticket with the appropriate amount of zones or a ticket that indicated your destination.

Paris and its surrounding are divided into 5 zones. You need to purchase a ticket for all zones that you cross on your way. But don’t worry too much about it, if you are at a ticket machine, you can simply click on “Ticket Île-de-France” ( Billets Île-de-France ) and pick your destination. You will obtain a station-to-station ticket that covers automatically the appropriate amount of zones.

Paris by Bus

Busses are running everywhere: inside Paris, outside Paris, from Paris to suburb, and from suburb to suburb. The tickets are the same as for Metro, you need a Ticket t+. You can transfer with the same ticket from bus to bus or to tram, but not to Metro or RER, which would require a new ticket.

If you are not depending on getting around by bus (Busses are barrier-free), I’d recommend avoiding them during a short-term stay. Schedules and maps are rather complicated and due to the Parisian traffic, they can be really sloooow.

Noctilien Night Buses

To fill the gap between the last and first Metro/Tram/RER, night buses are operating in Paris and connecting the city with the greater Paris area. Noctilien busses are clearly the cheapest way to get home after a long night as you can board them with the usual ticket t+. Just keep in mind that your fellow passengers also had a long night out and might be everything but sober.

Taking the tram in Paris

The Tramway is relatively new in Paris and is built roughly as a circle around Paris, more or less parallel to the freeway. In order to board the tram, you need a ticket t+. With one validated ticket, you can transfer from tram to tram or from tram to bus, but you need a new ticket to transfer to Metro or RER.

Orlyval Skytrain

The Orlyval is the sky train that operates between the Orly Airport and the next RER Station Anthony. The one-way ticket costs 11,00€ if you purchase the Orlyval in combination with an RER ticket to Paris, it’s around 13€.

If you’re traveling in a group, it might be cheaper to take an Uber from the RER station in Anthony to Orly Airport for about 10-15€.

Are you landing at Paris Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG)? Don’t miss our detailed guide on how to get to Paris from the airport!

Metro & Trains during the Paris Olympics in 2024

In November 2023, it was announced, that for the month of July and August, when Paris is hosting the Olympic Games, the prices for public transportation will be augmented. Here’s what you can expect:

The Olympics are still a bit ahead and the Parisians are rather opposed to this rise in price. So the pricing might be subject to change. However, I will update this post as soon as I get new information. So, stay tuned!

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FAQ: How to use the Paris Metro

You need to purchase the travel card Navigo at the station and load it up with the tickets of your choice. Alternatively, you can also get the App Île-de-France Mobilités that not only serves as a travel planner but also as a ticket device.

You can purchase your Metro ticket with a credit card, but your credit card can’t be used directly at the barriers to entering the Metro.

The Metro is as safe at night as by day and is always heavily used. 

A Metro Ticket for a single ride costs 2,10 € in 2023. A bundle of 10 tickets costs 16,90 €.

You use the roll to scroll up and down the menu and pick the ticket of your choice. Most popular picks are single-ride tickets, bundles of 10, and destination tickets, where you choose your destination station outside of Paris. To charge your Navigo pass, place it on the purple field, so the machine can read it.

The popular cardboard tickets are currently phasing out. The process was delayed to to delivery delays of Navigo Cards, but at the time of writing, it’s moving on. Many stations are not equipped with paper ticket readers anymore and you can’t purchase them anymore at the vending machines.

You place your Navigo Carte on the card reader before the turnstiles and wait until it “beeps”. You can pass then through the turnstile or gate.

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Hey, I will be in Paris this year so perfect moment for this read! Thank you so much for all the helpful insights.

This is the kind of posts I like to read (and write), where you can get all the information you need to move around or plan something/your stay/etc before even getting there. Pretty good post, I may say.

thank you! 🙂

This was a very useful article! I’m definitely going to refer to this when we visit Paris

thanks a lot and I hope you can come to visit Paris soon 🙂

Shame on me I have not yet been to Paris. But, when I do, this will come in very handy. Public transportation is a minefield…

Oh my gosh, thank you! When I was in Paris with my husband, there were several times we were just baffled trying to figure out the system One of the things that tripped me up was RER. Because I couldn’t figure out what it was, we avoided taking it our first day – when it would have been better for us. Pinned this!

Thank you!!! Glad you find some value in it and sharing it around! 🙂

I must say Paris is one of the best cities for well-connected local transport. Since its so large in size, one does end up walking A LOT despite taking the metro or the bus from one spot to another. And not to mention the long distances between metro lines inside the stations 🙂 But its all very convenient. And enjoyable.

oh I am sure you talk about Montparnasse when thinking of long distances between Metro lines! We try to avoid that change by all means haha 😀

I will never get tired of reading about Paris. But all glitz and glamor of Paris comes with the super expensive transportation if hired privately. So, this post on public transportation and all teh tips you have mentioned ( especially the one about red and green indicators after parking the bike) would definitely help any one willing to explore the city on budget.

yeah, getting around privately is really expensive! We often use a mix of public transportation and Uber

A very useful post for everyone who want to get acquainted with the transport system of Paris city. You have listed dowm every single useful information regarding the topic and I can see how much effort you taken. I usually take up metros and buses rather than taxis as its very economical but as there’s Uber in the city I sometimes just go for it.

awww thank you for your kind words; I really appreciate it <3 the combination of public transport and Uber is perfect for us, too... especially when going out 🙂

It’s so nice that the metro runs late on the weekends! Also, good to know that buses are a bit complicated so not that great as an option for short term visitors. You’re article on all transport options is very thorough and complete! A great guide!

thank you <3 🙂

Any ideas about Accessibility for a wheelchair?

Hi Mona, sorry for my late reply, I simply missed your question 🙁 Paris is not really barrier free, unfortunately, and many (most) Metro Stations are not equipped with elevators. It’s probably easiest to get around by Bus. However, some Metro stations do have elevators, maybe this page helps: https://parisbytrain.com/map-paris-wheelchair-reduced-mobility-accessibility-metro-rer-bus-tram/ best, Lena

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Paris 2024 Olympics: How to plan a last-minute trip, from Games tickets to accommodation

If you are kicking yourself for not bagging tickets to the Paris 2024 Olympics when they first went on sale, all is not lost. A travel expert tells Sky News how sports fans can plan a last-minute trip this summer.

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Monday 22 April 2024 14:08, UK

As the Paris Olympics draw closer, the hype is increasing - and it's only going to build from here. 

If you are kicking yourself for not bagging tickets when they first went on sale, all is not lost.

There are still ways you can get to Paris to see the Games.

Sky News talks to a travel expert to bring you all you need to know about securing your last-minute trip.

Can I still get tickets for the Olympics?

Yes, it is still possible to get tickets for the Games.

More than 250,000 tickets went on sale on 17 April to mark 100 days until the opening of the Games.

This is the last ticket sale, but tickets are still available for dozens of events.

The first sale involved a lottery and timeslots to buy packs of tickets for events.

In the final stretch of ticket sales, things are a lot simpler.

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and you can see the availability for different events in real time on the website.

While a lot of the final tickets on sale are pretty pricey, there is still the chance to bag a bargain.

Almost 20,000 tickets were put on sale for €24 and it is still possible to get tickets to see football for this price.

At the other end of the spectrum, there are ticket and hospitality packages available that will set you back hundreds of Euros.

What about the Paralympics?

The Paralympic Games will take place from 28 August to 8 September and there are still tickets available from €15.

The booking works the same as for the Olympics - first-come, first-served, with the remaining tickets now available on the website.

Avoid the scammers

Don't get caught out by scammers - make sure you only buy tickets through the official Paris 2024 ticketing website.

It's not too late to book - but don't wait

While the start of the Games is fast approaching, it's not too late to plan a trip - but you should "get booking ASAP", Jessica Dante, travel expert at Love and London, tells Sky News.

The Eurostar is not as "wildly priced" as you might expect, she says, with return fares available for the first week of the Games for under £200 - and the same is true of budget airlines.

But, Ms Dante cautions, "that will invariably only continue to go up" - so book soon rather than hold out for a last-minute deal.

Could there be last-minute deals on accommodation?

Don't bank on it, Ms Dante says.

"I'm always in the camp of just book something so you have it. If something else pops up closer to the time then fine, you can try to make a switch if you've got something that you can cancel.

"But there's also the chance that something might not pop up that's going to be in your price range as well."

While there could be a small wave of accommodation deals open up as people cancel, a lot of accommodation will be non-refundable at least a couple of weeks before the Games, so any cancellations are likely to still be fairly far in advance, she says.

Tips for booking accommodation

There is still "decent availability" for hotels, she says, although some popular spots are already booked up.

Unsurprisingly, cost has a lot to do with location - so look away from central areas and places close to Olympic locations if you are looking to save money.

"The flip side of that is it then means that you're probably going to have to deal with taking the metro and you'll have to pay for the inflated cost of the rides."

The price of metro tickets will almost double during the Games, from €2.10 (£1.80) to €4 (£3.40).

But the surcharge on public transport is unlikely to match the price difference on a more central hotel. Ms Dante advises looking at suburban areas or the outskirts of the city.

What about staying in another town?

Staying in another town entirely and travelling to Paris for events is one option.

But you should consider the pros and cons carefully, Ms Dante says.

There is a looming threat of train strikes. The CGT public servants union has announced plans to strike during the Olympics, which could mean many transport workers walking out.

If you are staying outside Paris, that could scupper your plans to easily travel into the city.

Even if there are not strikes, trains into Paris are likely to be crowded, Ms Dante says.

"You do have to kind of balance that and just be prepared that you might have some difficulty."

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Can you go to the Olympics and avoid Paris entirely?

The Games may be headlined as Paris 2024, but there are events taking place across the country - and the surfing is even in Tahiti.

The cities of Lyon, Saint-Etienne, Nice, Bordeaux, Nantes and Marseille will host events.

The Olympic ticketing site allows you to filter available events by location, so if you are keen to give Paris a miss you can seek out what is happening in other places.

"They're going to be a little bit less popular than stuff that's right in the centre of Paris, so I think that's a really good option," Ms Dante says.

Consider the Paralympics

The Paralympics often gets overshadowed by the Olympics, but it's a great option if you want to experience the Games, Ms Dante says.

"It's going to be a little bit less crowded, the pricing will be better, probably a little bit more of a relaxed experience."

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Is it worth going to Paris if you don't have tickets to the Games?

Maybe there are no tickets left in your price range, or your favourite event is sold out - is it worth planning a trip to Paris anyway?

"Definitely," according to Ms Dante. "This whole summer it's going to be really buzzy there."

A lot of locals will leave the city, she says. It's French tradition in the summer, but the exodus is likely to be even bigger this year as Parisians flee the crowds - meaning some areas could end up being quieter than normal.

Attractions away from the main Olympic sites could also be quieter than normal, she says.

How to make the most of your trip

If you are keen to combine cultural activities with sporting ones, consider booking a guided tour to big attractions, Ms Dante advises.

That way, you have got your ticket secured and the tour guides will be up to speed on any road closures or access changes that could make your visit more tricky.

Also keep in mind that there will be a lot of security measures in place and getting around the city will take longer than normal.

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How to still buy tickets for the Paris 2024 Olympics

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More than 250,000 new tickets for the Olympic Games have gone on sale this morning, as Paris starts the 100-day countdown to the two-and-a-half-week spectacle of sport.

The Paris Games has reached the 100-day milestone until the opening ceremony on Friday 26 July, with the Olympics then coming to an end on Sunday 11 August.

The 2024 Games is only three years on from the pandemic-delayed affair in Tokyo , but will have none of the restrictions that limited the abilities of athletes’ families, spectators and others to see the action.

Breakdancing will be added to the rota, although baseball and Karate have been dropped from the last games. But BMX , climbing , surfing and skateboarding have all retained their spots in the schedule.

There are 32 sports, with some separated into further categories to a total of 48. All together there will be 329 events. Here’s everything you need to know about how to get tickets for Paris 2024 .

Where can I buy tickets?

Tickets are on sale from the official website (tickets.paris2024.org).

More than 250,000 new tickets were released at 9am BST to celebrate 100 days to go, with half of those tickets on offer for €100 or less and almost 20,000 tickets priced at €24.

They are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Some of the most popular events have sold out and some of those remaining only have the more expensive tickets left.

What can I buy tickets for?

• Beach Volleyball
• Canoe-Kayak Slalom
• Canoe Sprint
• Rugby Sevens
• Weightlifting

How much does it cost?

The tickets for some of the sessions and sports start at 24 euros, but medal sessions are more, upwards of 100 euros up to 990 euros for an athletics medal session including the women’s heptathlon, men’s and women’s 4x100m relay final and the women’s 400m final.

Where are the venues?

Although Paris the host city, and will have 12 of the venues, some of the sports will take place across the country.

The equestrian and modern pentathlon events will be held in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles. The national velodrome in Montigny-le-Bretonneux will hold track cycling and BMX, and the mountain bike track is also in the wider Paris region.

The football tournament will be held at six stadiums in other regions of France, Bordeaux, Nantes, Lyon, Saint-Etienne, Nice and Marseille.

The final phases of handball will be played in Lille, as will Basketball, while sailing will be in the Mediterranean at Marseille.

The Games will also stretch to overseas territories, and Teahupo’o in Tahiti is set to host the surfing competition.

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'Raise Your Glass' and get tickets when Pink brings her 2024 tour to Des Moines this fall

Pink is giving you a reason to go to the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines this October.

The pop singer-songwriter announced she is adding the Des Moines stop on Oct. 24 as part of her North American tour “Trustfall.”

Since the early 2000s, the three-time Grammy winner has been releasing hit after hit, from “Get the Party Started,” “So What,” “Raise Your Glass” and “What About Us.”

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A portion of the proceeds from the show will support Girls Rock! Des Moines, according to a news release. Girls Rock! Des Moines is an organization that describes its mission as empowering girls and women, nonbinary and transgender youth and adults through “self-expression, creative agency, and mentoring in music and arts-based education, collaboration, performance, and production."

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Pink will be joined by the Script, the Irish band behind “Breakeven,” “Hall of Fame” and “For the First Time.”

How to get tickets for Pink’s 2024 tour in Des Moines

The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available to purchase starting on Friday, March 29 at 10 a.m. at hyveetix.com .

Paris Barraza is a trending and general assignment reporter at the Des Moines Register. Reach her at  [email protected] . Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza.

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