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'Mode': AROUND
Category: Subway/Metro
Getting TO/AROUND: Since Paris is such a compact city much of it can be covered on foot especially the primary sightseeing spots in the city's center. There will be times, however, when a metro or bus ride is unavoidable and even welcome. The Metro opened on 19 July 1900, its first line being from Porte de Vincennes to Porte Maillot (it is now the line number 1). The system has 199 km of track and 15 lines. Some of the metro stations are worth a visit in their own right. For example, the stop for the Louvre (line 1) gives one the impression that the train has pulled into the Museum itself: the immaculate marble walls are lined with exhibits and replicas of art works, with glass cases containing various sculptures. On line 13, Varenne offers exhibits from the nearby Rodin Museum, while Liege is paneled with beautiful tiles. Abbesses (line 12) features murals alongside its spiral staircase leading to one of the more elaborate of Art Nouveau entrances.
Every station offers a big plan of the network outside the entrance and several inside. Lines are color-coded and numbered, and are also named according to the city gate or porte at the end of the line.
Single tickets (e 1.30) may be purchased at the counters each time, but the better value is a carnet of 10 (e 9.60), which will save you time. Trains run from 5:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m.
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iris2002 Wed Mar 19, 2008 13:48 UTC
Hey - cool pages - did you see the animal cemtiere whilst in Paris?? Le Cimetiere Des Chiens?? I always wanted to see the The World's Oldest Pet Cemetery somehow... :) | BarryAir Fri Dec 2, 2005 05:01 UTC
Been there, done that! hehe .Have you been in the catacombs?Barry in Louisiana | JLBG Sun Apr 24, 2005 13:48 UTC
Great page Jelena and amazingly well documented. You have seen more of Paris than I ever did and I have learned from your tips. | Randall502 Fri Mar 11, 2005 21:29 UTC
I always enjoy looking at pics of Paris one of my favorite places. Thanks for sharing. |
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