Wow this is a "don't miss" for me in Paris. The funicular takes you up or down the very steep…read morehillside to Sacre Couer at the top of Montmartre. We had gone running to get to the top, then gone to mass at Sacre Couer, and just happened across the funicular walking downhill from the church. We took it down the hillside, but could see that it was far more popular going up from the crowd at the station at the bottom of the hill. It's clean, well run and your Paris Metro card works at the gate. It's also great for people watching and views

I've taken my share of funiculars, but this one is pretty lackluster. Yes, it's a great mode of…read moretransportation to get to the top at the Sacre Coeur, but the views are pretty obstructed and the windows are super dirty.

We came to this rail hub in Paris for our high speed train to Amsterdam. We were on the…read more"Pre-tour" portion of our river cruise and had to go to Zamdam to catch our ship. That required us to get the main station on Amsterdam, then catch a bus. What can I say. It was your typical train station with many trains ready to go and you could also catch a subway here. It was easy to maneuver through and while I was waiting I went for a coffee and a pastry. That's the special thing about Paris... even in the train station was good coffee and great pasteries. I noticed lots of Police patroling the area which definately helps make you feel just a bit more safe and comfortable. Boarding the train was quick and easy and they left right on time. KUDOs to the team here at the Gare du Nord.

Although not as bad of an experience as the TGV train, the waiting experience of Eurostar just…read moremakes flying look amazing. The Gare du Nord station was frightfully warm and there were very few seats. Generally while the space felt poorly designed for crowds, the signage was okay, although still slightly confusing to navigate. Once on the train our experience wasn't too bad as we'd splurged for midclass so we were seated in a quiet area, but that being said - I really wish our attendant had prevented parents who had seats elsewhere walking into our car with their young children and letting them wander around being loud. All in all, the experience was good, but I'm not sure how often we'd take the train to Paris, especially since there is no Disney linkup.

I caught the Flix Bus here to take me from Paris to London. It's a typical dirty bus stop with a…read morelot going on, and lots of confusion. As I'm from America, the signage was going to be in French, but I didn't much of any signage here, whatsoever. The bus stop also seemed to be in the middle of nowhere-- if you're coming here expecting to be able to get a quick bite, think again, all I saw was two vending machines.

Small, crowded, dirty, unsavory characters. Confusing and little signage or assistance. Be sure to…read moreexit the station on the street side, otherwise you are dumped into a big deserted park like square and have a several block walk to the street in search of a taxi. I made the trip from London this way just for the 'adventure' including the channel crossing. It's a long day, but worth doing once if you'd done the Chunnel train previously.

The world's largest underground railway station, the Station Chatelet - Les Halles is located…read moreunderneath the Westfield Forum des Halles shopping center. It's also the most convenient place to take a connection from the Paris Metro line system to the RER airport lines. Loaded my final trip for 2,5€ on my reloadable metro card on the morning of Day 7, taking line 1 to stop Chatelet. I made a mistake here: knowing I needed to connect to RER Line B, I couldn't find any signs so ended up going outside. Google maps seemed to indicate that, but thinking back, I am realizing that there must have been an underground connection between them. Navigating the outside with luggage in the rain was difficult. But after entering the shopping mall, I just followed the signs for RER. I found a machine to purchase an airport ticket, but it refused to work with my card that I had been using all along on Metro (it had the airport option grayed out...which was frustrating...showing that it was the right machine, but that I was doing something wrong). The only option was a bus to the airport which I definitely did not want. I then began to wander around until I found a staffed office. I tried to explain my situation to the older gentleman..he scanned my ticket, got exasperated (I think with the situation, not me) and told me I needed to go a ticket office to get it fixed. I was going to leave, but then a younger woman intercepted and told me she could fix it. She took my card, did 'something' to it, and then told me I could use the machine now. Sure enough, when I scanned the same card, it now gave me the option to purchase an airport ticket (13€). There is definitely something strange about how you can have the right paper ticket, but if it wasn't initially set-up a certain way, it won't work in all case. Not a good thing for a tourist. I paid the $15.18 (13€) and used it to scan through the gates (which were for all RER various lines). I then followed the signs for the airport line. I boarded the first train that came, and it ended up being OK. The journey took a while, going through five stops to terminal 2. Most people got off before then. I got off at the last stop, and had to scan my ticket to exit before I could enter the airport. Got to the airport station by 11:33. I had left the hotel around 10:15 so it takes a while...an Uber would have been around $35 for the journey. I'm glad that I experienced it, especially since I was by myself. But I see the use of Uber when in Paris next time.

This is a nice and big metro station with all the shopping stores around. However everything is so…read moreexpensive. They have AC inside. You have t pay €.70 euro for bathroom. Very crowded

Connecting Lines 8 and 9 of the Paris Metro subway, the Richelieu Drouot station was where my…read morenephew and I got off to visit the National Library. Like all other stations, there is no tap to exit and it costs 2,5€ per trip (no matter how many connections).

This metro line was very convenient for us in getting around Paris. We went everywhere around the…read morecity. Lots of stations that allow for transfers to other trains. My only caution is to watch out for pick pockets. The police actually were waiting in one station to nab three boys that had stolen items. Also, only purchase your tickets from machines or a customer service agent. Some people dress to look like employees and offer to help, only to take your money and give you the wrong tickets. I didn't mark the metro down for that, every person needs to watch out for themselves.

Not a bad metro station, a little old maybe but Paris is old. At least it is clean, all the gates…read moreseem to work, it doesn't smell bad, and the lines 8 and 9 work well and run frequently most of the time.

The French subway system sucks. Their ticketing system is extremely primitive and backwards. It's…read moreall tiny paper tickets that are easy to lose and the fare inspectors know it, so are very predatory. They need to join the 21st century.

In the 5th arrondissement, Maubert-Mutualite is on Line 10 between Cluny - La Sorbonne and Cardinal…read moreLemoine. Tiled with bright white tiles, the station seems lighter and airier than others. It also has an interesting set of moving orange lights that follow the roof in the middle of the station. I tried watching to see if they had anything to do with the impending arrival of a train, but they didn't seem to. Three exits, none are escalators. The station is a short walk from the east end of Notre Dame and Île-de-France. If you need line 10 this may be better for you than the line 5 Saint Michel - Notre Dame station.

As Bruce K points out, the station has some uniqueness to it (well most Metro in Paris have their…read moreown thing going on). We were going to a conference nearby so this station was the closest to the venue, and it is also close to Maison Kayser, which is one of the best bakery names in the city. See how I always lump food with things?

Loved the Paris Metro and RER trains. I went everywhere in Paris via RATP and used their online…read morewebsite to get around to various destinations. Also used Apple Maps with it. Are the stations and tunnels old & dingy? Sure. But they do their jobs. It reminded me of the subways in NYC because the trains were so frequent and accessed everywhere I wanted to go. Compared to San Francisco, it was amazing. Just be aware at the Montmartre station, the stairway up goes round and round and round forever. It was never ending, but I was very grateful to not have been one of the many tourists there who were lugging their rolly bags up those never ending steps with them. Some of the agents working in the Metro stations don't speak english, even in the main large stations. Luckily the little station I used for my main departure route had an english speaker and suggested I get a Navigo card since I was staying 2 weeks. It cost 10 euros, you need to get a photo (much smaller than US passport size, and they will cut it down to fit) and they will upload whichever amount pass you want on here - weekly pass is minimum and those are from Monday to Sunday, no matter which day you purchase it on. The Navigo card is good for ten years. Just buy your tickets and keep them on you. The 2 weeks I was there, on three occasions, Metro Police/Officials checked everyone for their tickets. Two times was in the tunnels of I don't remember which stations, once was just before arriving to the Palace of Versailles when they fined a handful of confused tourists and an international american student 35 euros each. A ticket to the Palace of Versailles Rive Gauche station from the Saint-Placide station in the Louvre area was just 4.15 euro. If you're disabled, RATP may be difficult to navigate. They do say they've made many stations disability friendly with escalators and elevators, but it didn't seem that way with many of the stations. They're still working on it. Paris is imo not a friendly place for disabled and wheelchair users. Alas, too old and too many cobblestones. Things that make the city amazing also has its drawbacks and this is one of them.

Very bad service in general. I tried 3 kiosk machines and two are out of pass and another one…read morecannot load weekly pass. What is the problem with French People! I tried use phone app and because I do not have France phone number, that is denied too. Again, I am really furious at this moment, what is the problem with France!

Stephane Nancy provided impeccable service throughout our trip. He was highly responsive,…read moreprofessional, and went above and beyond to create a customized Champagne tour that perfectly matched, or exceeded, our expectations. While we booked our own cellar tours, Stephane helped us optimize the itinerary, recommending the best route, timing, and stops to make the most of the day. One of his best suggestions was to visit one cellar in Reims and the other in Épernay rather than staying in a single town. This allowed us to enjoy a scenic drive through the picturesque vineyards, visit the iconic Avenue de Champagne, and stop in Hautvillers, the charming village of Dom Pérignon, where we took in stunning views over the Marne Valley and the surrounding vineyards. Those thoughtful recommendations turned an already exciting day into an unforgettable experience. Stephane also recommended several lunch stop options, including Le Bellevue Restaurant & Bar inside the Royal Champagne Hotel in Champillon (which is the one we selected). It was the perfect choice, with exceptional food and sweeping views over the Champagne vineyards--one of the most memorable meals of our trip. The little touches he added before and during our trip made all the difference. He greeted us with fresh croissants to start the day, and after one of our cellar tours, he surprised us with delicious bakery treats for an afternoon pick-me-up. His attention to detail and genuine hospitality made us feel incredibly well taken care of from start to finish. We were so impressed with Stephane's service that both my friend and I immediately booked him again for our airport departures. His local knowledge, professionalism, reliability, and warmth truly set him apart. If you're looking for an outstanding private driver in Paris or the Champagne region, I can't recommend Stephane, or one of his colleagues, highly enough. He played a huge role in making our trip so special. (As a note, I had Mr. Do for my airport drop off because Stephane was already booked for my friend who had to leave earlier than me for the airport. Both of us appreciated the extra guidance both drivers provided to take us into the departure terminal, guide us to the self-service VAT (Value Added Tax) refund kiosks to get us on our way!)

Wonderful experience with our service to champagne day trip! From the very quick and professional…read moreservice for booking to punctual and great attention during actual trip it was a pleasure working with my driver in Paris