Correct French in asking for Carte Orange
May 16th, 2005, 06:13 AM
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If you plan to get on a bus or go into the Métro more than 14 times during your stay, the <i>Carte Orange</i> is the most economical way to travel.
It is a transit pass valid for unlimited travel on public transport in Paris: Métro, bus, train, and tram. It consists of a permanent photo ID card and a weekly (or monthly) ticket that operates the automatic turnstiles in the stations.
The region is divided into "zones" and passes are available for travel within various combinations of these zones. Most of the popular tourist sights can be reached on a Zones 1 & 2 card, which costs €15.40.
The pass is valid for one calendar week, Monday through Sunday, and is sold from the previous Friday through Wednesday of the current week.
The first time you buy ticket, the permanent orange ID card is issued along with it. You need to present a 1" square photo for the purpose. If you use the card on a subsequent trip, you only need to buy the ticket, which is sold over the counter or in machines in the stations.
It is a transit pass valid for unlimited travel on public transport in Paris: Métro, bus, train, and tram. It consists of a permanent photo ID card and a weekly (or monthly) ticket that operates the automatic turnstiles in the stations.
The region is divided into "zones" and passes are available for travel within various combinations of these zones. Most of the popular tourist sights can be reached on a Zones 1 & 2 card, which costs €15.40.
The pass is valid for one calendar week, Monday through Sunday, and is sold from the previous Friday through Wednesday of the current week.
The first time you buy ticket, the permanent orange ID card is issued along with it. You need to present a 1" square photo for the purpose. If you use the card on a subsequent trip, you only need to buy the ticket, which is sold over the counter or in machines in the stations.
May 17th, 2005, 05:12 PM
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Thank you most kindly Robespierre for
the carte orange info. I can't even tell you how excited I am about our up-
coming trip to France. I've been
on this website for almost 3 months, every night!! and love it!! Again,
merci beaucoup monsieur!
the carte orange info. I can't even tell you how excited I am about our up-
coming trip to France. I've been
on this website for almost 3 months, every night!! and love it!! Again,
merci beaucoup monsieur!
May 17th, 2005, 05:39 PM
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You should also compare the price of a single ticket (cheapest in a <i>carnet</i> of ten at €1.05), or a <i>Mobilis</i> pass good for one day unlimited travel for €5.30
Think about how much you're likely to walk and how much ride before you decide which strategy makes the most sense for you.
Think about how much you're likely to walk and how much ride before you decide which strategy makes the most sense for you.
May 20th, 2005, 04:57 PM
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Robespierre,
Bonjour, Thanks again for the addl. info. I know we will be walking alot,
however my husband is still recovering
from a ruptured achilles tendon. I am
wondering just how much walking we will
actually do!
What do you think of Hotel de la Brettonerie??? We are I hope, lucky
enough to have secured reservations there for our Paris leg of the trip.
Based on all that I have read, it sounds very quaint although, I have to admit, my first choice was Palais de la
Reine, I think that was what it was called. It looked incredibly wonderful
et tres cher!!
Bonjour, Thanks again for the addl. info. I know we will be walking alot,
however my husband is still recovering
from a ruptured achilles tendon. I am
wondering just how much walking we will
actually do!
What do you think of Hotel de la Brettonerie??? We are I hope, lucky
enough to have secured reservations there for our Paris leg of the trip.
Based on all that I have read, it sounds very quaint although, I have to admit, my first choice was Palais de la
Reine, I think that was what it was called. It looked incredibly wonderful
et tres cher!!
