Getting around, “responsibly”

Paris in connection to the rest of Europe by train
With its six train stations and geographically centralized location in Europe, Paris already has all it takes to be a sustainable tourist destination easily reached by train, one of the cleanest means of transport around...

Tourists getting around responsibly in Paris
Figures showing the behaviour of tourists to the capital speak for themselves! As tourists travel around the capital, they respect the environment, and there are statistics to prove it: 89% of tourists use the metro to get around, 23% take the bus, 16% take taxis and 3% travel by bike (source: www.paris.fr).

Vélib ' exceeds the borders of Paris
It's a fact that's impossible to ignore: the bicycle has taken over in Paris.

Metros for longer
The Métro operates 16 lines serving 380 stops throughout the capital: an environmentally-friendly means of transport.

The tramway on a « green » roll
Since 2006, the old boulevards of the Maréchaux sud have been the route of tramway line n° 3 – electric, quiet, non-polluting, regular, fast and reliable.

The Seine en vogue
Since 2008, the Seine has been offering an alternative means of transport to the metro and bus with Voguéo, the first public transport shuttle boat.

Public transport, the smart environmental option
Already a firm institution, the metro is in no need of further introduction. But it's important to remember that tourists have access to a wide range of other public transport options, all of which operate smoothly and comfortably and, above all, offer an alternative to using a private car in the capital.

Clean cars
Rather than disappearing, the car is undergoing a transformation. Paris already boasts initiatives which indicate this transition into a new era: taxis running on biofuel, electric cars and two-wheeled vehicles, etc.