Metro Stops
 

I have heard that there are certain metro stops in Paris that are best avioded at night. Can anyone give me specifics?

Not really but YOU MUST BE CAREFULL IN ALL OF THEM&gt; Be aware of pick pockets !!<BR>Get aquainted with the metro sistem in advance before you attempt to use it.

Sissy:<BR><BR>The only time we found ourselves feeling a bit "iffy" was at a stop near the Musee de Orsay (sp?). It's been a couple of years, but there wasn't a soul in there, other than us and a few sleeping homeless people, and it was kind of eerie. This was after midnight, though.<BR><BR>Otherwise, I felt perfectly safe in any metro area. As Victor said, get acquainted with the various routes during the daylight hours.<BR><BR>Another tip: buy a carnet of tickets so you always have some on you. We arrived back from London late one night at Gare du Nord and had a problem finding a ticket booth open during that time. I have been told you can buy tickets from vending machines, but we didn't have what was needed for one at that time, for some reason.<BR><BR>Enjoy your trip! It's a fabulous city.<BR><BR>

I would be somewhat concerned at night at the Mountemart Metro stop. And on Sunday morning at the same stop you can still smell the urine where partiers the night before decided they could not make it to the WC!

Thought it frightens me somewhat, I must agree with Uncle Sam. The Abesses (Sp?) at Montmarte, late at night should be avoided. if alone, I wouldn't take it past dinner time. The metro at Pigalle, (also Montmarte), I'd avoid as well. And finally, Chatelet has a reputation for night time, but its one of the busiest stations in Paris so I've always found that confusing. Bottom line, any of the stations can be empty after 10:30, be alert like always and if it doesn't feel right, leave and take a taxi.

Stay away from the Montmartre stations in the Pigalle area at night, especially Barbes-Rochechouart. Other than that, let your own intuition be your guide. If the station gives you the creeps, for whatever reason, leave and walk to the next one or grab a cab. The further you get from the city center, the more likely you are to find deserted stations. Just plan on being closer in at night, or taking a cab. <BR><BR>And Chatelet is a freakin' nightmare, no matter when you're there. It's too big, it's too long to get from one line to another, it's always really crowded it's a great place to *exit* (I'll go two stops out of my way or walk a half mile to avoid changing trains there).