What to do on your First Day in France?

France has an extensive transportation system that makes the travelling experience within the city seamless. There are six major transport mediums in France.

France Metro It is the fastest way of moving around the city.
RER– It is used both as a subway or train system. It connects the city centre with Disneyland and airports around.
France City Buses – It is one of the most popular and cheapest ways to get around the city. Different types of buses operate in France with diverse fares and schedules.
Montmartre Funicular – It is a kind of automatic railway. It connects the foot with Butte Montmartre.
France Tramway – Its service has been reduced lately, and it is still a popular way to commute in France.
France Taxi –It is a popular way of being around the city, though expensive compared to other options.

If you live or work in France and frequently travel, the Navigo Travel Card is something you can rely on. The card allows you to travel on all modes of transportation in France at an affordable cost. You can choose between a monthly or yearly card, depending on your usage. The cost of the card varies accordingly.

How to Get a Navigo Travel Card:

• Order Online– You can obtain the card online through the 'Order a Navigo Card' service. The process involves a few simple steps. To complete the procedure, you need to provide some personal details and a photograph. The photograph can be either taken online or uploaded. The card will then be sent to your home address, or you can choose to collect it from a ticket office.
• From the Ticket/Sales Office– If you prefer to obtain the card from a ticket or sales office, you will be required to present proof of residence and identity. The staff at the office will take your photograph.

• By Post– Alternatively, you have the option to receive the card by post through Agence Navigo. To utilize this method, you need to send the completed Navigo Travel Card application form to Agence Navigo. This form is available at Navigo sales offices, customer service offices, or ticket offices. Please note that non-residents in France can only obtain the Navigo Travel Card via the postal service.

If you have an extensive travel plan during your stay in France and want to know what to do on your first day in France to execute it seamlessly, the Carte Imagine R travel pass is the answer. It provides unlimited rides on buses, the metro, RER trains, and trams.

This card can help you save over 50% on the cost of a regular Navigo monthly travel pass. Regarding its eligibility criteria, it is reserved for students in elementary, middle, high school, or university (under the age of 26).

How to Get the Carte Imagine R Card:
You can obtain the pass online through the website iledefrance-mobilites.fr/imagine-r
Excluding third-party payers, who must subscribe by post. Application forms can be collected at one of the OPTILE, RATP, or SNCF Transilien points of sale or counters. Refer to the list for more information.