I have read the posts on Taxi que's in Paris and on past trips, I guess I have not notice the que's, I just happen upon them. What is the best way to find them? Just walk until you find them? or are they usually located at restaurants? Hotels? office buildings?? I am a transit nut so I will be taking the Metro 90% of the time, but will take a taxi later at night. (I plan my vacations around cities that have rail transit/or buses like SF./even try to take rail/VTA in San Jose on business) I may be out late at night and want to make sure I can get back to the hotel. In short---what do I look for when in search for a que?? Thanks

Taxi stands are located every couple of blocks in central Paris. You will find a sign with a picture of a taxi on it. <BR>Someone recently posted here a website for the location of all Paris taxi stands; perhaps if you search for it you can find it, or someone can repost it. <BR>Alternatively, just ask the restaurant to call a taxi for you when you are ready to leave. Even a simple cafe can do this.

The Michelin #10 map of Paris indicates taxi ranks with a blue dot that has a T in the middle of it. Although several of the free maps are adequate, I find the #10 essential when it comes to the little details -- such as the location of taxi ranks. I take my copy of #10 each time I go. I don't carry it, but use it as a reference before setting out. Then, if needed, I mark up a free copy with a pen.

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I'm pretty sure the taxi stand signs on the street (near the curb or on it) are dark blue with white printing, and maybe say "taxi" on them or a "T" or something. I don't quite remember them being as frequent as every couple of blocks, I thought there were only a few per arrondisement, and then there are always some in front of major expensive hotels, train stations, etc (which I don't think are listed in the taxi stand lists). The ones I've noticed are at major intersections, mainly "places" (ie, place St-Michel, place Edmund Rostrand(?) at the Luxembourg RER stop, place Charles Michel, etc. Also, I think there is always one in front of a hospital. Even in the quieter areas, you should see one-two cabs lined up at one waiting, that is a clue (if not, I wouldn't wait there, as I was staying near a hospital once and there was a taxi stand sign there but no taxis seemed to ever wait there). Here is the URL of another good list that is very compact and easilyprinted: http://paris-anglo.com/guide/travel/...is_stands.html You may need one if you will be out after 1 pm. <BR> <BR>

uh, 1 am -- last metro train will be 12:30 am or so at most stops.

Christina and others---Do you think that the Metro is safe at night. In London, I have no issues at riding at night (as well as Atlanta, Montreal, and some places in NY.) And if it is safe at night----up to what time? Thanks

Christina and others---Do you think that the Metro is safe at night. In London, I have no issues at riding at night (as well as Atlanta, Montreal, and some places in NY.) And if it is safe at night----up to what time? Thanks

At night I prefer the bus, if one is operating. The Paris Metro is not as spooky as Marta in Atlanta. If you are headed for destinations in the central, southern, and western arrondissements, I don't forsee any trouble. <BR>I guess you could say that I prefer the Paris buses to the Metro for all purposes, if one is available. There are a few destinations where the Metro is more direct and convenient, but not many.

There are many fold-up maps with the taxi stands designated. There's almost always a taxi stand within sight of a metro station. But, it's best to have a map which shows the taxi stands. Most folks recommend avoiding the huge metro stations (Chatelet, Trocadero, Montparnasse, etc.) which are also RER stations late at night. We had no problem catching a taxi from a taxi stand late at night, even with a dozen or so folks ahead of us. They seemed to come by one after another.

I did have a problem catching a taxi late one night in Paris last summer. We just missed the last metro train. We were in the 8th arr near a busy intersection and 1 taxi came along about every 20 min. There was a long queue and we finally gave up and walked, then flagged down a taxi we saw driving by who seemed to take pity on us and picked us up, although I think he is only supposed to stop at taxi stands. We vowed to plan our outings a little better after that!