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Our website has all the information you could require to enjoy the city before or after the congress and discover the very best of Paris.
Find out what's on in Paris: discover our daily selection of events (shows, exhibitions, trade fairs, festivals, etc.) and special themed reports. And, for those who want to discover Paris by night, parisinfo.com provides a selection of trendy places, unusual venues, clubs and cabaret shows … All you need to make the most of your free time with colleagues, friends or family!
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Public Transport
The Public transportation system in Paris is efficient, convenient and safe.
Paris Public Transport includes: RATP, subway, trams, buses and the Transiliens SNCF lines (RER) in Paris regions.
Paris has different zones, the price for a single journey depends on where you are and where you go.
You will find more information about the Paris network on the web site: www.ratp.fr
Public Transport Tickets
5-day transport tickets can be bought at the Transport Ticket Desk, in the Registration Area (Zone C) from Friday 26 August, 10:00. Price: € 31 (including VAT)
These congress tickets are valid on all public buses, metro, tram and RER trains throughout Paris and all zone 1 to 4 (excluding transportation to and from the airports).
If you decide not to benefit from this special Congress rate, we recommend you to buy a return RER ticket in the morning, to avoid queuing at ticket desks in the evening when leaving the ESC Congress.
The Parc des Expositions station is located in zone 4 of the RER network. (i.e. outside central Paris). For this station, you need a combined RER/METRO ticket with both logos as Paris metro tickets only are not valid for this station.
The price for a single ticket from Paris to Parc des Expositions - Paris Nord Villepinte is:
€ 3.80 - return ticket: € 7.60
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Weather and Time
During the ESC Congress 2011, 27-31 August, Paris Nord Villepinte enjoys a warm and pleasant summer with an average daytime temperatures of 20°C.
The city is located in the GMT + 1 time zone.
Practical Information
Language
French is the National language, but English is widely spoken in major touristics venues.
Currency
The official currency in France is the Euro (€). Currency exchange is offered in all banks and post offices, and some hotels. You can also find exchanges in department stores, railway stations, and airports.
Electricity
Household electricity in France is 220 volts AC and 50 cycles/sec (Hz). Power sockets are of 2 or 3 round pin type.
Banks
A cash dispenser is located in the Main Entrance.
Most banks are open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00, some banks open from Tuesdfay to Saturday.
Tips
All prices in restaurants and hotels include VAT and service. Tips are appreciated.
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Our selection of 10 great things to do in Paris
Have fun...
- Bike about tours: have a rare insider's look into Paris and all the local secrets to help you discover the city!
- One Man Show: "How to become a parisian in one hour?" by Olivier Giraud. Discover the humoristic presentation of French people, and learn how to become as arrogant and rude as they are!
- Discover the French cuisine and attend French Pastries classes and many others!
The Classics...
- The "Louvre" Museum
- "Notre Dame" Cathedral
- Arc de Triomphe at the beggining of the "Champs Elysées"
A bit of Romance...
- Have a walk at the Jardin du Luxembourg
- Visit the "Trocadero" just in front of the Eiffel Tower
- Have a beautiful "promenade" on the "Bateaux mouche"
- Feel the French way of life in the "Saint Michel", "Montmartre", and "Le Marais" districts
Check out our Excursion schedule.
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