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Old Sep 2nd, 2005 | 08:28 AM
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Validity of Paris Metro Tickets

I just came across some old turquoise colored metro tickets purchased four years ago.

Are they still valid?

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Old Sep 2nd, 2005 | 08:53 AM
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I don't know if yours are, but I can tell you I had three in an old jacket pocket from a trip two and a half years ago that worked when I returned last spring.
 
Old Sep 2nd, 2005 | 11:56 AM
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Only one way to know - you MUST go to Paris!
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Old Sep 2nd, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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Individual Métro tickets are valid indefinitely.
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Old Sep 2nd, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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No, Travelnut, there is a much better way to find out. Nina, send me to Paris with those tickets and I'll let you know. And I promise I'll only use one of them to find out.
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Old Sep 2nd, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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but Patrick, just because one works, doesn't mean they ALL will... you will need to extend your stay so that you test <i>all</i> of the tickets. That's the only way to really be sure.

... and please don't store them next to anything 'magnetic' or your test will be in vain.
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Old Sep 2nd, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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Thank you for the generous offers to use my tickets, but you're too late. I will be using them myself next Thursday when I arrive in Paris for four weeks. You are most generous for offering to take them off my hands. ;-)

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Old Sep 2nd, 2005 | 03:32 PM
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Since I can't verify for sure that telecartes expire in 6 months, I've read yes and no on the board, I would be willing to test anyone's card next week if you are as curious as I am.

See I too can be generous and willing to help other Fodorites ;-)

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Old Sep 2nd, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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If the tickets do not work, the attendant in the booth will usually exchange it for a valid one.
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Old Sep 2nd, 2005 | 03:54 PM
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Thanks Michael, that's nice to hear because I just found 8 tickets buried away.

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Old Sep 2nd, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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Whoops, I meant to thank Anthony too. As for you other wise guys .... I have enough for all of us to take one ride each.

I miss the first and second class metro trains - that was the only time in my life that I could afford to pay for first class transportation!

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Old Sep 2nd, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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Well, Nina, at least you'll visiting a first-class city!
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Old Sep 2nd, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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You're so right Travelnut!

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