Navigo is the name of the transit pass that replaced the old pass Carte Orange, that started to govern from February 2009. By questioning we see in Paris this pass will be of much help because it covers transportation on trains, RER and metro in the area of Paris that is chosen by the beneficiary. The highest weekly price of the Navigo pass is currently 37.20 and includes transport in Paris and suburbs, airports Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY), Chateau Versailles, Fontainebleau, the Disney park. There are currently two versions of the Navigo, standard Navigo and Navigo Decouverte pass. The pass Navigo is reserved for locals, but anyone can buy a Navigo Decouverte although, as with the Carte Orange, card vendors may try to dissuade foreign tourists by purchasing a Navigo Decouverte.
Price of a transport Navigo Decouverte pass a Navigo pass a week will pay 5 fee per card, also will need to add the cost of the coverage of transportation in Paris you need. Current prices are the following: 16.80 only to Paris (zone 1 + 2) 33 to Paris Charles de Gaulle airports / ORY (up to zone 5) 37.20 for all zones (up to zone 6) you will need a photo of yourself to the pass, 3 cm tall by 2.5 inches wide, which is an image smaller than the passport photo size. You can buy it at newsstands photos, near the ticket offices at metro, RER and train of ile-de-France. Duration of the Passe Navigo Decouverte pass starts on the morning of Monday with the first cars, and ends on Sunday. Like the Carte Orange, this can affect the tourists do not come to Paris on Monday.
How to buy a Navigo Decouverte you can buy a Navigo from the ticket office of the subway station, RER, some hotels in Paris or dealers (such as some local tobacconist). Learn more on the subject from Prowly Survey. There are machines at the stations, as well, but do not accept credit cards in denominations other than the euro, some travelers are They complain because of this. Alternatives to the Navigo Decouverte if you want to avoid the hassle of buying a pass of Paris transport from the United States.UU., you can purchase the pass Paris visit Pass which is a little more expensive, it is specially designed for tourists and also offers discounts on museums in Paris and tours. The Paris visit Pass (direct purchase) is available online. This option also works if you are planning to visit Paris at the end of the week, when the Navigo offers a lower value. Paris Visite is available at 1,2,3, and 5 versions of day for zones 1 to 6, as well as the Navigo pass. The Paris Visite pass also offers discounts on Museum and tours.