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What to do in Paris in October 2026: Explore Paris' guided tours

What to do in Paris and Greater Paris as September returns? Guided tours, urban walks led by specialists or locals passionate about their neighborhoods, and cruises on the Marne are on offer. A lot is on the agenda, and some activities are free.

What are the opening times for Paris’s first metro and RER trains? The start-of-service hours.

You need to catch a train, reach the airport, or head to work at dawn? Find out when the first metro and RER trains run in Paris, as well as the start-of-service times on the main lines of the Île-de-France network.

What time do the last metro and RER trains in Paris run? Here are the end-of-service hours.

Missing the last metro is often the headache that catches you out late in the evening. To avoid such misadventures, we’re sharing, for guidance, the end-of-service times on the Paris lines and a few handy tips!

Transportation: Launch of the Express Line 9517 to Roissy CDG Airport — What You Need to Know

With the discontinuation of the RoissyBus shuttle service starting March 1, 2026, a new express bus line is launching! Stops, schedules, fares... here’s everything you need to know about bus 9517, which will connect Argenteuil to Roissy-Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport via Saint-Denis-Pleyel.

Paris: what is this scam targeting tourists in Montmartre and elsewhere?

For many years now, tourists have been the target of scams in certain tourist areas of the capital, notably Montmartre. The bracelet-weaving scam is still going strong, and you need to beware.

Passlib: the official tourist pass for a tailor-made stay in Paris

In Paris for a few days? Discover Passlib, an official pass offered by Paris je t'aime - Office du tourisme. This offer lets you choose several iconic and unmissable activities to do in Paris, for an à la carte stay.

Tourism: How to get tax-free shopping? Instructions for use

Tourists in France can take advantage of an often overlooked opportunity: tax-free shopping. This mechanism makes it possible to save on purchases thanks to VAT exemption. But how exactly do you benefit? Follow the guide!

Police, fire department, ambulance: which number to call if you have a problem in France?

Police, fire department, SAMU - what numbers do you need to call if you have a problem in France? 15, 17, 18, 112, 114 - we explain it all to you.