Getting around Paris:

Paris is pretty easy to get around in that you can stroll to all the main places in the city centre, which is tailored towards the pedestrian (as opposed to the motorist!). It’s the best way to see the city in warmer weather as you can meander around at your own pace, stopping off at a café or bistro whenever you need to for a coffee or a bite to eat.

Of course the Metro is king when it comes to public transport and you can get anywhere in the city and the outer suburbs in good time. It does go without saying that you won’t see much of the city travelling in a train compartment underground, so there’s a pretty handy bus service as well if you want to stay above ground.

For something a bit different you can always float along the Seine on one of the many tour boats – it’s very relaxing and great for checking out the sights along the riverbank!

Of course taxis are by far the most efficient way to get straight from A to B, but you’ll have to head for a large avenue to flag one down as they’ll whizz right by you on the main roads. If the sign on the roof is lit up then they’re open to business, but make sure you see the words “Taxi Parisiens” as this differentiates the licensed cabbies from the blaggers and the rip off merchants.

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