xxx is always mean. i've learned to just go past his/her messages because they are all very mean and unhelpful.

Thanks for all the encouragement! I totally agree about xxx but so many of you have been very kind. It's heart warming to hear from "the good people" on this earth! <BR>Patti

Can I buy Carte Orange (And yes, I know to buy it on Monday/Tuesday with photo in hand) at CDG and use it on the RER to my hotel/metro stop? Thanks.

If you are going back to CDG within the week, it makes sense to buy a Carte Orange Zones 1-5 at the airport. If not, I would just get a ticket into town and buy the C.O. after I get there. (Carte Orange zones 1-2 = 83FF; C.O. zones 1-5 = 173FF; one-way trip from CDG to town = 49FF). I'm sure you can buy it at the airport. <BR> <BR>Interesting that when you go to the Metro/RER web site, the English version makes no mention of the Carte Orange... (www.ratp.fr)

Sue, I emailed ratp directly and they responded with "Our site does not give information on Carte Orange in the English version" however, they answered my specific questions in English. Interesting.

I'm not an expert on ratp passes, but I'm not sure it makes sense to pay for a carte orange (or any other pass) to cover the zones as far out as the airport or Versailles as if you were going there every day. I believe it makes more financial sense to buy a pass for just zones 1 and 2, and buy separate tickets to and from the airport (and/or Versailles.) Perhaps someone can confirm this.

Patty, <BR>I have read somewhere that the CO is technically for locals only and they could refuse to sell you one unless you say you are temporarily living in Paris.