Paris Transportation Tip

Even though it's a densely-populated city of two million, Paris is scaled for human beings.  The Metro is relatively cheap and walking is a joy.

• Avoid buying the expensive tourist transportation passes, or the resident passes, which is useful only for stays of a month or so. 
• Instead, figure out how many times you'll need to use public transportation -- you'll need a ticket to go to and then from your destination. If you're a typical traveler, most of your trips will be within zones 1 and 2, and you'll decide at the last minute to walk rather than ride.
• If you're taking ten or more trips by yourself, buy a carnet (KAR-nay) at any ticket booth, which offers ten tickets at a slight discount. If you're traveling with a partner, the carnet is useful for five trips: just give half of the tickets to each traveler.
• If walking produces hurt feet, try doubling your socks for extra cushioning.