However, we suggest that you take a good paris guide book with you, and the one that we use and recommend is michelins paris par arrondissements plan atlas. Metro stations handicap accessible paris forum tripadvisor. Map paris wheelchair reduced mobility accessibility. Accessible priority parking spaces near the rail station entrance are reserved for vehicles displaying dmv mva handicapped permits or license plates. Tips for travelers with disabilities in paris disabled travelers. All metro 14 station stops are wheelchair accessible by elevator. Metro and rer commuter train system on the whole, the paris metro offers poor accessibility to limitedmobility and disabled travelers. Our services to help make paris trains accessible to people with limited mobility. If youre planning to be in paris any time soon, itll come in handy. Printable central paris metro plan enhanced by about. This pdf puts together paris metro and rer lines, station names, connections. This is what the paris metro map looks like if youre in a wheelchair.
Paris guidebook free 120 page guidebook with every paris. A journey begins when you cross the entry gates at the departure station and ends when you. Bus stops have been adapted to be wheelchair friendly, with raised sidewalks and boarding areas that have been cleared of obstacles. The paris metro short for metropolitain, is a rapid transit system in the paris metropolitan area. Experience paris at your own pace on a private paris muse tour. Paris metro map with street plan pdf standard quality 3.
Though paris can boast many things, accessibility for the disabled has never been one of them. The problem here is not that the stations themselves arent accessible. Paris metro map pdf in english interesting things to do in paris. Follow me around the city as i explain exactly how to use the paris metro system how to identify a metro station, how to buy paris metro tickets, how to read the. Paris bus route maps with city street plan in pdf or image. They are interactive and downloadable in pdf format. Practical information for disabled visitors you will find useful information here that will make your stay in paris easier. Most of the citys popular attractions are wheelchair accessible to a large degree. Getting around paris in a wheelchair the boston globe. For the time being, only metro line 14 is fullyequipped with elevators and ramps, with selected stations on other lines providing adequate accessibility. Print official paris metro map for your convenience and use in paris. Recto dpl paris bus infomobi 062007 paris rer, metro. However, the system has generally poor disabled accessibility, because most stations. Reduced fare program for people wthi disabilities under this program, people with disabilities may travel on metrobus and metrorail for half the regular rush hour fare at all times.
Metro s reduced fare program enables eligible riders to obtain special lactoa disabled tap cards that can be loaded with reduced rate fares. Ratp route maps of paris buses including a city street plan the majority of buses in paris are run by the ratp group who also run the metro and some of the rer train lines, and you use the same type of ticket as you would for the metro, yet single tickets can be purchased on. On 11 may 1872 the council endorsed the plan, but the french government turned. A typical trip with one change might involve several flights of steep stairs to the turnstiles, then another couple of steep flights to the platform or a long walk to stairs up and then down to a platform. All paris tram stops are wheelchair accessible by ramp. Who should apply people with disabilities who can use the accessible bus and rail public transportation. While the city still wont win any prizes for accessibility tortuous sidewalks, few ramps at public. Only certain paris metro lines are wheelchair accessible. Locate all the essential places of paris accessible by metro and. Transport and disability, getting around paris are you looking for a mode of transport adapted to disabled people for getting around paris. This is what the paris metro map looks like if youre in a. Locate the top sights on the map of paris arrondissements the 20 districts. Line 1 all stations between concorde and etoile line 2.
In 2005, the country passed a handicap law stipulating that by. Heres the madrid metro map and other information that may be useful for travelling through the underground tube network of madrid. Paris doesnt have a great track record for accessibility, but recent efforts. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Paris is filled with opportunities for wheelchair users to experience all that it has to offer. Juillet 2007 plans du reseau accessible aux voyageurs en fauteuil paris. There are four versions of the map, geographic, schematic, as well as versions indicating stations adapted for the disabled, or for people with prams or luggage. Addresses and places input by the user to help find the information required are kept in the memory of the terminal being used, but only during the consultation session. One or two lines are 14 is one, but the metro requires a lot of stairs. Tips for travelers with disabilities in paris frommers. A spokesman for the paris metro told the afp news agency that the woman correctly correct got a fine for not following the rules. For use at the end of a unit on travel to learn, discuss, and apply knowledge of the city of paris, france. How does one get to the street from the metro when in a wheelchair. All metrorail stations and rail cars are accessible.
Every line and all the elements of the map have been rethought and brought to a new visual form to enable fast and easy route finding. Wheelchair ramps can be expensive to build and there isnt always enough space for a wheelchair ramp sometimes there is an alternative, walker stairs otherwise called handicap stairs. Im assuming there is no elevator to take you to street level. Printable paris metro map pdf rer print paris metro map pdf rer regional metro.
The interactive paris metro map is a very comprehensive tool to plan your next. Walker stairs of course does not solve the problem of accessibility for everyone but for some they are the perfect, less expensive, less intrusive alternative to. Your guide can also help you borrow a free wheelchair, using your id, on site at the louvre, orsay, orangerie, and pompidou museums. From acces plus transilien service and specialised road transport service to. To find adapted hotels, restaurants, cafes, museums, monuments, places to go, and accessible means of transport, see our file visiting paris with a disability. Official paris metro map with 14 metro lines and 5 rer lines. We recently figured out how you can get them for cheaper all the locals will definitely know this tip though, so this ones for the foreigners. Tips for travelers with disabilities by rick steves. It is mostly underground and 214 kilometres 3 mi long. Paris metro maps plus 16 metro lines with stations update 2019. Unfortunately, the metro is not accessabile to wheelchair users. Wheelchair access for paris metro paris message board. Metro line 14 and all paris tram lines have complete rollon rolloff access for wheelchairs right onto the trains.
Since december 2002, all of the new paris transport maps indicate which rer stations are. Please note that i havent used many of these services, especially the tour operators, so ask as many questions of them in advance as you need to get the most information about the services they offer before. If youre coming to paris and have special needs, such as access for a wheelchair, here is a list of resources that will help you plan your trip. Outside of rail stations, there are directional signs to the stations accessible entrance. While there are certainly some accessibility challenges, the truth is that the more research you do, the more accessible your trip will be. Metro map shows all stations of 14 metro lines are key stations of 5 regional metro lines official paris metro map with all stations of 14 metro lines and 5 rer lines. Download paris metro maps along with 16 individual metro lines, in pdf format or as an.
Esl lesson plan on paris metro breaking news english. Our complete guide to the paris metro and public transportation system will help you get around like a pro. Avoiding bridges in venice and hills in paris is entirely possible. For disabled subway riders, the biggest challenge can be. This rubric gives you information on the different modes of adapted transport in paris. All of our guides are trained to lead tours adapted to the needs of travelers with wheelchairs and strollers. Mastering the paris metro public transportation system. Applications for lactoa disabled tap cards are available at metro customer centers and in the tap users guide for riders with disabilities. Wheelchair access for paris metro paris forum tripadvisor. Paris metro wheelchair access by station and line from cdg airport throughout. Visit this page to download a map pdf format of accessible metro and.
Each pair locates and circles on the map the places in their known and unknown columns. In order to provide the best possible service on our network, your collaboration is crucial. The plan is a tall order in a system where only about a quarter of the citys 472 subway stations are wheelchair accessible, one of the lowest percentages of any. Have students pick a partner and distribute a paris metro map to each pair. Map paris wheelchair reduced mobility accessibility metro rer. He said the rules were there to control the flown flow of people so everyone can get to trains or out of stations more quick quickly. A symbol of the city, it is known for its density within the city limits, uniform architecture and unique entrances influenced by art nouveau. Plan your sightseeing adventure of paris with a free guidebook from the paris pass. When using the metro, abiding by the rules will improve service quality with benefits for all. If you plan to use the bus frequently, buy a carnet packet in advance from a metro station.
The new paris metro map we looked at paris from a different perspective and it inspired us to create this fundamentally new map of paris metro system, regional trains, and trams. Transport and disability, getting around paris paris. Utilize this detailed accessible travel guide to plan your journey to one of the worlds most spectacular cities. We also have a pdf version of the subway map, if needed. I hear all the time that venice is not wheelchair accessible or paris has poor accessibility. I suppose you could blame it on its centuriesold streets, but paris has only recently started making a concerted effort to become accessible for people with disabilities. Walker handicap stairs instead of a wheelchair ramp. Click on the map to enlarge download the map pdf 186.
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