A New Parisian

Stop the Presses! Paris Metro/Bus routes are now interactive!

I’m not one to go gaga for flash and animated JavaScript driven web sites. The SNCF/TGV sites have been driving me crazy for an hour or so. But then my friend pointed me to the new interactive Paris Metro and Paris Bus maps and let me say they are AWESOME!!!!!

Locals and tourists are going to find these very helpful. I just found out that I could take a bus from my apartment to the Eiffel Tower. These maps give you traffic warnings, time estimates, connections, and much more.

It’s only in French, but easy enough to use for non-french speakers. You can also see what the metro stations look like with my interactive metro photograph map.

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Versailles has been restored recently and is a fabulous place to visit. However, there are a few things to know in advance.

1. There are few restrooms, so try to plan in advance, if you know what I mean.
2. Buy a ticket to Versailles in advance. You can easily more than an hour to purchase a ticket.
3. Buy your return RER ticket as soon as you arrive in Versailles. The machines will not be busy. You’ll have to wait in line as all of the other people purchase tickets to go home at the end of the day.
4. Don’t leave early and miss the water fountain display.

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