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Navigo Liberté +, sign up for cheaper travel in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

From January 2025, public transport in the Île-de-France region will change, with a single fare of €2.50 for metro and RER journeys. However, the Pass Navigo Liberté + offers an economical solution, reducing the cost to €1.99 per journey. Registration for this offer is now open, and we recommend that you act before the end of the year to receive your badge in time.

Transport in Île-de-France: works and disruptions this weekend of November 23 and 24, 2024

New works are scheduled for this weekend of November 23 and 24, 2024 on the Paris and Ile-de-France networks of the RATP and SNCF. We take a look at the disruptions expected on the metro, RER and Transilien networks this weekend.

A new Paris-La Villette shuttle to Beauvais airport for your booked trips

Since Thursday November 14, 2024, a new shuttle bus has linked La Villette to Beauvais airport, making it easier for Parisians to access this air hub. With around ten daily round trips, this shuttle leaves from the Cité des Sciences forecourt and takes 1h30 to reach Beauvais.

Single Paris-Île-de-France transport ticket at €2.50 voted for January 1, 2025

Announced, but not yet voted on, it's now a done deal: the single €2.50 fare for Paris and the entire Ile-de-France region will come into effect on January 1ᵉʳ, 2025. Île-de-France Mobilités is introducing a single transport fare of €2.50 for metro, RER and train journeys throughout the Paris region. The aim of this reform is to simplify fares for the 4 million occasional users, making the network easier to understand. Good news for some, bad news for others, we tell you all about it.

Transport: is the noise on Paris metro lines dangerous for your ears?

Regular users of line 13 are well aware of the unpleasant noise of this metro. Particularly noisy, are the decibels recorded on certain sections dangerous for your eardrums in the long run?

Zone à Trafic Limité : Complete guide, questions and answers about the ZTL

The Zone à Trafic Limité (ZTL) came into force this Monday, November 4, 2024, in the heart of Paris, prohibiting motorized vehicles from crossing the first four arrondissements if they don't have a specific reason for doing so. Which vehicles are authorized? How will checks be carried out? And what are the exceptions? What documents do I need to provide? This guide answers the main questions.

Transport in Île-de-France: RATP and SNCF disruptions in Paris from November 4 to 11, 2024

Numerous disruptions are expected on public transport in Paris and the Ile-de-France region from Monday November 4 to Monday November 11, 2024. With work scheduled on several metro, RER and Transilien lines, this post-Toussaint back-to-school week will complicate travel in the capital and its inner suburbs, while the November 11 bank holiday means a three-day weekend.

TGV Paris-Berlin: the new direct service, sales start at €59

Alert, tickets for the TGV Paris-Berlin are now on sale. This new direct TGV, which will start operating on December 16, 2024, will link Paris to Berlin in just eight hours, marking a major step forward for low-carbon mobility between France and Germany. This daily link, initiated by SNCF and Deutsche Bahn (DB), aims to meet the needs of business travelers and slow mobility enthusiasts.

Visit of the King of the Belgians to Paris: Georges V station closed and disruptions announced

The King of the Belgians, Philippe, and Queen Mathilde will be in Paris for a state visit from Monday October 14 to Wednesday October 16, 2024. During these three days, some disruption is expected on Parisian transport and roads, particularly around iconic landmarks. The royal couple will be received by President Macron for an official ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, resulting in some restrictions.

Navigo pass increase: a new rate hike to 89 euros in 2025?

Navigo pass fares are set to rise again next year. A further increase of 2.8% is due to take place in January 2025, bringing the Paris region public transport pass to 88.80 euros per month.

Transport in Île-de-France: disruptions on metros, RER and tramways on October 5 and 6

This weekend, October 5 and 6, 2024, disruptions are expected on several lines of the Île-de-France public transport network. Metros, RER, tramways and Transilien will be affected by construction work, particularly on certain busy sections. Here's an update on traffic modifications.

100€ reimbursed on Navigo Imagine R card with the Ile-de-France Region, applications now open

Would you like to get €100 back on your Navigo imagine R pass for high-school students? That's what the Ile-de-France region has come up with for the back-to-school season, via its Labaz app for 15-25 year-olds. In addition to recouping a good part of the cost of the transport pass, it's also a great way to find out about a whole host of good deals. Don't miss the opening of refund applications on October 1, 2024.

RER B, D and Transiliens: major disruptions during All Saints' Day vacation 2024

Bad news, users of the RER B, D and Transiliens H and K trains can expect major disruptions over the All Saints' vacation period, due to bridge modernization work in Saint-Denis. From October 25 to 27 and from 1ᵉʳ to November 2, 2024, cuts and a significant reduction in traffic are planned, but several transport alternatives will be available to facilitate travel.

Paris: Concorde metro station reopens ahead of schedule on line 12

No more hassles for line 12 users! While Concorde metro station had already reopened at the beginning of September on lines 1 and 8, it had remained closed on the green line since May. Finally, it reopened much earlier than the September 21 date announced.

2024 Olympics: six Paris metro stations change names to pass the baton to Los Angeles

On this rainy morning, six Paris metro stations added a little sunshine to our day, renamed for a day to pass the baton to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games!

RER B: work resumes this autumn, schedule of closures

Bad news for RER B commuters. Over the coming weeks and months, modernization work will cause disruption on this busy RER line. Interruption between Châtelet - Les Halles and Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2-TGV / Mitry-Claye, suspended interconnection at Gare du Nord... Find out more about the work schedule and upcoming closures.

Yvelines-Paris La Défense, the new bus to Paris in 1h15 - routes and timetables

From this September 2, 2024, a new express bus line links Bréval directly to La Défense with 7 stops, making everyday life easier for residents of the western Yvelines region. In just 1h15, the famous business district can now be reached, offering an alternative solution to the car. Accessible with the Navigo Pass, this Île-de-France Mobilités initiative improves connections between rural areas and the capital.

Paris: the Bercy bus station will not close after the Olympic Games

If you take long-distance buses, you know the Bercy bus station by heart, which was due to close its doors after the 2024 Olympic Games. In the end, the space will accommodate them a little longer, until a solution is found.

Fête de l'Huma: how to get to Base 217, site of the popular festival

In 2024, the legendary Fête de l'Humanité returns to Base 217 in Essonne. So how do you get there by public transport or by car? Here are a few practical tips for getting to Plessis-Pâté, the site of the Fête de l'Huma.

OUIGO back-to-school flash sale: 200,000 tickets under €20

Discount train tickets? That's what OUIGO is offering with its special New Year flash sale on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 September 2024. Take advantage of 200,000 train tickets at frozen prices to a wide choice of destinations, for travel between September 9 and September 14, 2024.