Do you tip Paris taxis?

Taxi Drivers For normal rides in Paris, a €1¬-2 tip is appropriate. If it was a long ride (like from the airport), or you had heavy bags. If you weren’t satisfied with the trip or had your suspicions that you were taken a long way round, feel free not to tip at all.

How much is the Paris Metro?

Metro. A single metro ticket costs €1.90, and can be used for one journey, including all connections. White-coloured tickets can be purchased singly or in a book of 10 (“carnet”) for €16, at the ticket offices or machines in metro stations, and also in some tobacconists.

Is CDG a bad airport?

Paris’s Charles De Gaulle (CDG) airport almost always struggles in any kind of airport ranking. If you look further back, in 2009 it was rated the second worst in the world by frequent fliers after London’s Heathrow, and in 2011 CNN’s travel site judged it “the most hated airport in the world“.

Are trains safe in Paris?

Most visitors to Paris will make use of the city’s life-line public transport network, the RATP Metro and the RER regional express trains. The Parisian Metro is considered safe by most visitors, but passengers should be aware of safety points when using the public transport.

Is the subway in Paris safe?

Stay safe. The Paris Metro is overwhelmingly safe, but pickpockets are known to target Metro riders. Crowded trains are great for pickpockets, so stow your phone, wallet, and any valuables where you can reach them. See these tips for more on avoiding pickpockets in Paris.

How do I get from CDG to Marais?

Transfers from CDG to Le Marais By Train Navigate your way to CDG Airport train station, located at Terminal 2. From here, board an RER B train toward Gare d’Orsay Ville. You will need to disembark at Chatelet des Halles and walk about two minutes to Les Halles.

Can you drink tap water in Paris?

Paris tap water is considered safe to drink according to French, EU and international standards (WHO).