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Paris Visite Pass / Card

Paris visite overview.

A Paris Visite Pass card / ticket is valid for 1, 2, 3 or 5 days on Paris Metro , RER trains , buses and Ile-de-France (Transilien) trains & trams (not TGV).

Paris Visite is a multiple-use paper coupon ticket that looks like the following:

On the front of the ticket on the left hand side you’ll see how many days the Paris Visite is valid (5  jours  = 5 days in this example):

The Paris Visite ticket will also show the number of zones covered .  In the Paris Visite ticket example image below it is valid for 3-zones, but you can buy a 1-5 zone ticket if you want coverage to include CDG Airport , Orly Airport , Disneyland Paris , Versailles , Fontainebleau , Stade de France.  Zones 1-3 is basically only good for central Paris.

Take note of the multiple blank spaces on the Paris Visite coupon ticket.  These blanks spaces are meant to be filled in by you using a pen/ink with the following information:

• NOM : your last name
• Prénom : your first name
• du : dd/mm of first day using the ticket
• au : dd/mm to the last day of the ticket validity period

You’re asked to filled in these personal details so the Paris Visite pass isn’t shared between multiple people at different times during its validity period.  A single Paris Visite can’t be used back-to-back for entry past the same set of turnstiles and fare gates, so it would be very inconvenient to try to share this pass in any case.

The Paris Visite pass is valid for Paris Airport travel from both CDG airport to Paris on RER B train and for Orly airport to Paris on OrlyVal train to/from Orly Airport to Paris (both require a 5 zone  Paris Visite).

Paris Visite Prices

Price of Paris Visite ranges from 13.95€ to 76.25€ depending on zones covered (1-3 or 1-5) and duration (1 to 5 days). Coverage of Central Paris (not including airports) for 5 days would be 44.45€ adults, 22.20€ for children between 4 & 11 years of age. (Prices current as of Jan 4, 2024.)

Paris Visite pass counts days from day of first use, not 24 hour periods. If you arrive at night and use the pass before midnight, that will be counted as one day.

The Paris Visite Pass is a 1, 2, 3 or 5 day pass good for either Zones 1 to 3 or 1 to 5 around Paris. If you’re staying just within Paris itself and not venturing out to Chateau Versailles , Chateau Fontainebleau nor Disneyland® Paris  (all of which are in zones 4 & 5), stick with the Zone 1 to 3 card, which will cover all of “central” Paris.  See the Paris Fare Zones Map for more information.

Paris Visite Zone Map

Navigo vs. Paris Visite

The key difference between the Paris Visite Pass and the Navigo Découverte Pass is the timing. Navigo passes are valid strictly from Monday 00:00 to Sunday 23:59:59, regardless of when you buy it. If you land at CDG Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport on Thursday and buy a week long Navigo Découverte pass, it will work only up until Sunday midnight. Starting from Friday, you will not even be able to purchase Navigo pass for use in the same week.

Paris Visite pass is good from the day of first use (not time of first use) up until midnight of its last day of validity, starting from any day of the week. This means that if you arrive on Friday evening at 8pm, buy and use a 3 day Paris Visite pass, by midnight that night (four hours later), the card will have “used” an entire day and in two days (Sunday) at midnight the Paris Visite will have expired. So to maximize the value of the Paris Visite Card, start using a Paris Visite pass during the morning.

If you’ve arrived in the evening at one of the Paris airports, simply buy a single-use  RER ticket  from a ticket window that will get you into Paris (see prices for CDG to Paris 11.80€ from CDG, vs. 1 day Paris Visite 5 Zone ticket listed above).  You can purchase a Paris Visite at the same time and begin using it at any time in the future.  The 3 or 5 day validity period of Paris Visite does not begin until you first validate the ticket in a turnstile / fare-gate in a station or on a bus/tram.

In summary, if you’re arriving in Paris on Friday and want to have an unlimited Paris transit pass for 3 or 5 days, this is the least hassle pass option. Navigo Day passes are cheaper if you only need 1 or 2 days. But for 3+ days the Paris Visite avoids the hassle of return to a ticket vendor or ticket machine to buy/recharge your day passes or day tickets.

In addition, there are discounts for various tourist attractions and services for Paris Visite pass holders, such as 25% off boat tours on the Seine, 20-40% off admission to the Arc de Triomphe, the Opera house, the Pantheon, and other sights and services.  Paris Visite pass discounts change often so use the discount list below as an example of discounts you may get when purchasing a Paris Visite pass (a booklet detailing all of the discounts available to you will be provided upon purchase of the pass).

Paris Visite Card Discounts

Paris Visite ticket holders get discounts on various Paris area attractions during the validity period of their travel pass.  The latest Paris Visite discount attractions list for 2021 can be found here:

Paris Visite Discounts 2021

Paris Visite Discount Booklet 2021

These discounts change often so this list of Paris Visite discount offers is only meant as an example of savings (last updated July 2021):

• Picasso Museum : 2€ off entrance
• Army Museum/Invalides: 20% off entrance to permanent collection
• Open Tours : 29€ instead of 35€
• Chateau de Versailles : 7€ (vs. 10€) for guided tours of private apartments
• Chateau de Fontainebleau : 2€ off entrance
• Disneyland Resort Paris: 20% off – Discount No Longer Available
• Grevin museum : 25% off entrance
• Tour Montparnasse : 25% off entrance
• Cité des Sciences et Industrie : 3€ off entrance fee
• Lido de Paris : 10% discount for shows after 9pm
• Seine Boat Cruise on Vedettes de Paris : 2€ discount
• Shopping at Galeries Lafayette: 10% off your purchase + a gift
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Paris Visite Pass: Benefits and How to Use It

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If you're looking for an easy, stress-free and cost-efficient way to travel on the Paris Metro, the Paris Visite Pass may be the right choice for you. Unlike individual metro tickets, this pass gives you unlimited travel in Paris (Metro, RER, bus, tramway, and regional SNCF trains) and the greater Paris region for several days at a time.

You can choose between passes that cover all your travel 1, 2, 3 or 5 days, and--an added boon that many visitors appreciate--Paris Visite also gets you discounts at several museums, attractions, and restaurants around the French capital.

Which Pass Should I Choose? 

It really depends on whether you're planning to spend most of your time in Paris proper, or are hoping to extensively explore the wider region, particularly through nearby day trips from the city center.  

• As a general rule, the zone 1-3 card will be adequate to really take advantage of central Paris and the near suburbs.
• You should choose the zone 1-5 card to see attractions outside Paris including the Chateau de Versailles or Disneyland Paris .
• The 1-5 card also provides travel to and from Paris' main airports (Roissy-Charles de Gaulle and/or Orly), so it may be well worth the cost. 

How to Make the Most of the Pass

Once you have purchased your pass online or from an agent in a Paris Metro ticket stand (do not purchase through the automatic machines as these will not provide you with the required card component) make sure to take the following steps before using the pass:

• Write your first and last name on the card (please this is a required step: you can be penalized by an agent if asked to show your pass and you have not done this). 
• Look for the serial number on the back of your non-transferable card and write this number on the magnetic ticket accompanying the card.
• If you do not see a start and end date on the magnetic ticket, go ahead and write these in yourself. This will prevent unnecessary hassles if a Metro agent asks to see your card.

You're now ready to use your pass. Remember that the pass may only be used by the person it's attributed to by name, and may not be transferred.

Lost Card? Pass Not Working Properly? Other Problems?

If you run into any problems using your card, have lost it or wish to change your number of zones, see the official RATP site for help.

Why Can't I Use the Digital "Navigo" Metro Passes I've Seen Parisians Using?

Technically, tourists can get a Navigo pass, which is indeed less expensive than the Paris Visite Pass (and also offers no frills). It's usually not worth the red tape unless you'll be in Paris for at least a month or come to the city on a regular basis since you'll need to provide a photo of yourself and formally apply for the card at one of several agencies. It can be a nice choice for travelers who come to Paris often since you can keep the card and recharge it whenever you wish. If you're interested in learning about how to buy and use the Navigo for an extended stay or repeated trips, read  an excellent primer on how to crack the Navigo system , if you decide it's worth a try.

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Which Paris Metro Tickets Or Passes Should You Buy In 2024

Traveling to Paris but are not sure which Paris metro tickets or Passes to buy ? Then this article will help you figure that out!

In my last article, I showed you exactly how to use the Paris metro . Today, I want to go a bit further and talk about the different types of metro tickets available. 

With several options like the Navigo Easy Pass, the classic T+ tickets, the Paris Visite Pass, and the Navigo Découverte Pass, it can be quite overwhelming to choose the right one, and figuring out the transportation zones doesn’t make it any easier.

So in this article, I’ll talk about all the Paris metro tickets and passes available to make sure you choose the right one!

What are the Transport Zones in Paris?

To decide which ticket or pass to buy, you need to understand the transportation zones of Paris. 

This is often the most confusing part of navigating the city’s transport system but I’ll try to simplify it as much as possible.

The first thing to know is that Paris’s transportation system is divided into 5 different zones. 

Zone 1 encompasses central Paris covering all the 20 arrondissements or districts.

Zone 2 includes suburbs close to the city including Boulogne-Billancourt, Montrouge, Ivry, and Stade de France.

Zone 3 stretches further out, featuring places like La Défense, the Basilica of Saint-Denis, Parc de Sceaux, and Château de Vincennes.

On the other hand, Zone 4 has the Palace of Versailles and Orly Airport.

Zone 5 reaches the farthest, including Parc Astérix, Disneyland Paris, Provins , Fontainebleau Castle, and Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport.

Now that you know which popular attractions fall into each zone, let’s look at the different types of tickets available.

Paris Metro Tickets And Passes

T+ single journey ticket.

The T+ single journey ticket costs €2.10 for a full fare and half that price for children aged 4 to 11. Kids under 4 years old can ride the metro for free.

You can use this ticket on the metro, buses (except the Orlybus and Roissybus, which serve Orly and CDG airports respectively), and trams throughout the Île-de-France region. You can also use it on the RER but only within Paris, meaning just Zone 1.

For example, you can travel to La Défense using a T+ ticket on the metro, bus, or tram, but not on the RER, since La Défense is in Zone 3, not Zone 1.

This ticket also allows you to transfer between metros, buses, and RER trains within 90 minutes of the first validation. However, you cannot transfer between different types of transportation (e.g., from metro to bus, or tram to RER).

You can purchase the T+ ticket as a physical paper ticket or load it electronically onto a Navigo Easy Pass, which we will discuss next.

Navigo Easy Pass

The Navigo Easy Pass costs just €2 and can be loaded with any number of T+ tickets directly from the RATP counter, ticket vending machine, or even via the RATP or Île-de-France Mobilités apps on your phone.

If you’re not sure how to do this, you can check out my recent YouTube video here .

You can also load the pass with a bundle of 10 tickets, known as a ‘Carnet,’ which is more cost-effective than purchasing 10 individual tickets.

Is the Navigo Easy Pass worth it?

Absolutely. It saves you time since you won’t need to queue for tickets each time, and it also saves money when you buy tickets in bulk.

Just like the paper ticket, you can use this pass on the metro, buses, and trams throughout the entire Île-de-France region, but remember, it’s only valid in Zone 1 for the RER.

One-day Navigo travel Pass

Another option to consider is the One-Day Navigo Travel Pass , which can be loaded onto a Navigo Easy Pass or a Navigo Découverte Travel Card — we’ll talk more about the latter option later in the article. 

When purchasing this pass, you need to select at least two zones, with combinations available from Zones 1 to 2, up to all 5 zones. For any two zones, it costs €8.65; three zones cost €11.60; four zones, €14.35; and all five zones are €20.60

This pass grants you unlimited rides on all transportation modes within the chosen zones until midnight on the day of purchase, excluding the OrlyBus and RoissyBus services. 

Is the Navigo One-Day Pass worth it?

It’s convenient as it saves you from needing to recharge your card throughout the day. However, you’ll need to do the math to see if it’s more cost-effective than buying T+ tickets and individual tickets for each trip, especially outside Zone 1.

To give you an example, let’s assume you’re planning to visit Disneyland Paris which is located in Zone 5. 

If you choose a day pass covering all 5 zones for €20.60, you might find it slightly more expensive compared to buying individual round-trip Disney tickets at €5.50 each way, plus 2 or 3 T+ tickets for additional rides in Paris.

And if you’re just spending a day in central Paris (Zone 1), the pass breaks even if you use the metro, bus, or tram at least four times. So, calculate based on your travel needs to decide if this pass is cost-effective for your itinerary.

Navigo Youth Weekend Pass

If you’re under 26 years old, consider the Navigo Youth Weekend Pass . It costs €4.70 for zones 1 to 3,  €6.05 for zones 3 to 5, and €10.35 for all 5 zones.

It offers unlimited transportation on the metro, RER, and buses, but note that it’s only valid on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

Is the Navigo Youth Weekend Pass worth it? 

Absolutely! If you’re under 26 and in Paris for the weekend, this pass is a no-brainer. It’s not only affordable but also incredibly practical for extensive travel across the city.

Paris Visite Travel Pass

The Paris Visite Travel Pass is a pass that gives you unlimited access to all forms of transportation be it the metro, bus, tram,  RER, and SNCF trains in the Île-de-France region for either 1, 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days.

The daily price depends on the zones you select, starting at €13.95 for zones 1 to 3 and going up to €29.25 for zones 1 to 5. 

With this pass, you can easily visit major attractions such as Disneyland Paris , Versailles, and Fontainebleau Castle, and travel to Orly and CDG airports.

You may also get discounts on some popular landmarks in Paris . Just remember to write your name and the dates on the ticket for it to be valid.

Is the Paris Visite Travel Pass worth it?

While it’s convenient for accessing various landmarks, this pass is somewhat more expensive compared to other options. 

For example, a one-day pass for zones 1 to 3 costs €13.95, whereas the Navigo One-Day Pass for the same zones is only €11.60.

Similarly, for all 5 zones, the Paris Visite costs €29.25 compared to €20.60 for the Navigo One-Day Pass.

Navigo Découverte Travel Card 

The Navigo Découverte card offers a flexible way to travel around Paris and its neighboring suburbs, covering all forms of transportation from zones 1 to 5. 

The card itself costs €5, and you can load it with various types of passes including the Youth Weekend Pass and the 1-Day Navigo Pass we looked at earlier, or a Weekly Pass.

The Weekly Pass costs €30.75 for all zones, and although it sounds like a good deal, it comes with certain limitations. 

It is only valid from Monday to Sunday midnight, regardless of when you start using it, and it can only be purchased starting on the Friday before your travel week. 

Additionally, you must write your name on the card and attach a passport photo. If you don’t have a photo, you can take one at the photo booths available in various metro and train stations.

You can also purchase this pass on your phone, which eliminates the need for a physical card, though be aware that validation machines sometimes fail to read from phones. 

For Android users, there’s an option to buy tickets directly on the phone, but this feature isn’t yet available for iPhones — though it’s expected by May 2024.

Is the Navigo Découverte Travel Card worth it?

The value of the Navigo Découverte card depends largely on your travel plans. If you’re staying in Paris from Monday to Sunday, or even for four days, and plan to visit places like the Versailles palaces, and Disneyland Paris, and travel to and from CDG airport , then it is worth it.

Just the round trips to the airport by train would cost €23.60, Versailles would be €8.10, and Disneyland Paris €10, totaling €41.70, which already exceeds the cost of the pass, making it a cheaper option.

However, if your visit is concentrated in zones 1 and 2, or you arrive mid-week, the pass might not be the best value. As always, do the math based on your specific trip.

Paris Metro Price Changes During the 2024 Olympics

If you’re visiting Paris during the Paris 2024 Olympics, you should note that the metro ticket prices will go up from July 20 to September 8.

The cost for a single ride t+ ticket will jump from €2.15 to €4, and a bundle of 10 tickets from 17.35 € to €32. 

However, a special pass known as the Paris 2024 Pass will be available for €16 a day or €70 a week, covering travel in Paris and to both Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports.

During this period, the Navigo Découverte Travel Card and the One-Day Navigo Pass will not be available for purchase.

With all that being said, what’s the best ticket option for your time in Paris?

Ultimately, the right choice depends on several factors including the number of days you’re in Paris, the places you plan to visit, and the zones you’ll be traveling through.

If you’re mainly staying in central Paris and don’t plan any day trips to places like Versailles, Disneyland, or Fontainebleau Castle, I’d recommend purchasing a carnet of 10 tickets on a Navigo Easy Pass. It is more convenient and offers more value.

And although I find the Paris Visite Travel Pass to be more expensive than the other options available, it might still make sense for your specific itinerary if you’re planning extensive travel across multiple zones. As I mentioned earlier, do the math and see what works for your trip.

Check out these posts to help you plan your trip to Paris

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Paris Metro pass, tickets and travel prices

Public transport passes on metro, buses and rer trains in paris.

Paris public transport, (the Metro, buses and RER trains) is highly integrated and this includes the ticketing system.

If you want to travel outside the centre of Paris covered by the Metro you should be aware that Paris uses a zonal system with six circular zones radiating out from the centre.

For perhaps the majority of visitors to Paris using the Metro system they will often not want to go anywhere outside the central zone or Zone 1. Zone 1 is where nearly all hotels are and where all the city centre sights are located.

You need to assess which zones you will use before buying your respective tickets. This, of course, also depends on how long you are likely to stay.

Fare zones   Single journey tickets   Day tickets 1-5 day Paris Visite cards   Weekly & monthly Navigo passes

Paris fare zones

If you are looking to see where the various travel zones are, the Metro & RER map on the left indicates where the various zones start and finish.

• Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) - zone 5 - RER details
• Orly Airport - zone 4 - RER details
• Disneyland Paris (Eurodisney) - zone 5 - RER details
• Versailles - zone 4 - RER details

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Single tickets (t+ ticket) and carnets or books of ten tickets.

The RATP run the Metro, RER, buses and trams within Paris and a single ticket can be used on any of the four modes for a single journey.

Note: 'single journey' includes connections between the same types of vehicle (i.e. if you were using the tram you would remain on the tram system), as long as you do not 'exit' the transport system. You are allowed up to two hours for metro and RER after validation and 90 minutes for buses and trams.

Tickets purchased individually or in packages of 10 are permanently valid for single use and are issued without an expiration date.

Single tickets can be purchased from metro/RER stations, some bus terminals, and registered retailers, usually tobacconists and bookshops, displaying the RATP sign.

You can also buy from the same sources a booklet of ten, called a carnet (pronounced kar-nay), offering good savings.

Save money, go contactless

The cardboard t+ ticket packs of 10 have now been entirely replaced. The reasoning is that these types of tickets often get lost, so not all the tickets are used as one is put away somewhere and lost. The cardboard magnetic strip gets easily demagnitised and can no longer work and there are better electronic solutions now available.

From 13 October 2022, cardboard t+ ticket packs were no longer sold from vending machines at 182 stations and bus stations.

As a visitor your alternative is Contactless t+ ticket packs of 10, these are actually €2 cheaper overall than the cardboard version. You can also get a Navigo Easy Pass for €2 which you can top-up at ticket machines and retailers or with your smartphone. Finally, you can still buy a single use ticket on board the bus for €2.10.

PARIS SINGLE TICKET FARES (T+ TICKETS) 2024

For use on one journey of the Paris Metro or Buses or on zone 1 RER trains in Paris.

Day ticket - Carte Mobilis

Most visitors seem to be unaware of this option. A single calendar day card that provides unlimited rides on the transport system of the Ile-de-France region for a stated number of calendar days.

This covers the Metro, RER (express regional trains), bus, tramway, funiculaire de Montmartre, Montmartrobus, Noctambus (night bus) within a given fare zone.

Most visitors will only need zones 1&2, broadly coinciding with the extent of the Metro system. If in doubt about zone coverage the zones are marked on the RER map (above).

Important to note - before use, you must enter your name, surname and date of use on to the ticket.

CARTE MOBILIS (DAY TICKET) PRICES 2024

Available at all metro, bus and RER stations.

Paris Visite card

This is the ticket heavily promoted to tourists and visitors. Lots of people like the convenience of these tickets.

As well as being a travel pass the ticket also provides discounts to tourist attractions though not the main headliners like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. Typically a 25% discount on entrance to the Arc de Triomphe and 25% off entrance to the Grévin Museum, which may not be a high priority for you.

Paris Visite counts calendar days from day of first use, just like other Paris tickets, not 24-hour periods. If you arrive at night and use the pass, that will be counted as one day.

Paris Visite is widely available from outside Paris through agents and online but you will normally pay a premium for this convenience over purchasing in Paris.

PARIS VISITE CARD PRICES (WHEN PURCHASED IN PARIS) 2024

* Children 4-11 years old.

Navigo Decouverte monthly and weekly travel passes

The Navigo card represents good value for money - IF you are spending at least a full week in Paris. It is a card that allows you to travel in all zones for just €22.80 , plus the cost of the card itself (€5). In many cases for the average traveller, the carnets (above) will still work out cheaper. If you add on the cost of the photos needed for the pass, you're looking at nearly €30 and that will buy you two books of 20 carnets - twenty trips.

The key point about this product is that the week runs Monday to Sunday, with the last day for sale of the week you are in being on the Thursday. So if you arrive on the Friday wanting to use one for that weekend - you cannot.

The Navigo is an electronic smart card similar to schemes introduced recently worldwide into mass transit systems, allowing you unlimited use of the public transport networks in the zones you have selected. The smart card stores electronically the fare product you choose. Most visitors will go for the weekly fare.

It's reusable so if you return to Paris you can load up fares onto the same card. The first time you buy, you have to pay a €5 for the card itself and then you buy a week or month's worth of transportation that is loaded onto the card.

There are two versions of the card: "all zones" and 'two zones". The “2-zone” pass, as it sounds, gives you (unlimited) travel in just two selected zones - of your choice. To travel outside of your two zones, you may purchase a “top-up ticket” and only pay for the extra distance travelled. There is also “zone-free” travel during certain periods, on 2-zone monthly travel passes. The “all zones” travel pass allows you unlimited travel in all zones, every day of the week.

For all travel passes (regardless of the duration), the validity period starts at 12am on the first day of the period and ends at 11.59pm on the last day.

You also need to bring along a passport sized portrait photo measuring 25 x 30mm (0.98" x 1.18"). There are plenty of photo machines in the stations that produce such a photo if you need it.

A convenient place to purchase these cards for many visitors is the RER train ticket offices at Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG) or the major train stations in Paris like Gare du Nord.

NAVIGO DECOUVERTE PASS PRICES 2024

Weekly tickets available from the Friday preceding the Monday starting the week of validity until Thursday of the week included in the 7 days of validity.

Tourist card to save money in Paris

Paris Pass tourist card will save you time and money during your visit to Paris.

Below we explain the advantages, what is included, how to use it and if it is worth it. In addition, we give you a 5% discount using the code AFFPP5, to buy the card on the official website .

Is it really worth it?

The first question that you are sure to ask yourself is: is it worth it or is it just a scam? The truth is that if you want to visit attractions and museums, use the river cruise and join a tour, the answer is yes, without a doubt. But remember that you must make the most of the day, organizing the included places that you want to visit.

Take a look at this example of an itinerary that you can do with the 4 or 6 day card, which includes the Museum Pass:

• 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour with Big Bus (€39)
• Visit the Louvre Museum (€17)
• Climb the Eiffel Tower, with a guided tour (€34)
• Do a wine tasting in Les Caves du Louvre (€35)
• Finish watching the sunset from the Arc de Triomphe (€13)

If you do it on your own, it gives a total of €138 for a single day. But the 4-day Paris Pass costs €199 and you can still take advantage of it for 3 more days.

You see, combining attractions and taking advantage of them per day you can save up to 50% at the box office.

Advantages of the Paris Pass card

• Once purchased you will have free access to more than 75 tourist attractions and places of interest in the French capital and its surroundings ( Versailles for example )
• In addition, by having your pass you can avoid queues at the ticket office in places like the Louvre Museum and the Orsay Museum.
• Another of the advantages that it offers you is that you will not have to spend your money in cash, access all the attractions included in the package just by showing your card.
• You avoid misunderstandings with the language, you arrive at a place, show your card and that’s it.

How does the Paris Pass work?

It is activated the first time you scan it at an attraction and is valid for consecutive days of the duration of your pass, 2, 3, 4 or 6 days.

In other words, if you have a 2-day Paris Pass and activate it on Monday, Monday will be considered your first day and your last day will be Tuesday. That is why the ideal is to use it first thing in the morning, in order to have time to take advantage of it.

When you buy the pass you can print it or show it on your mobile, you don’t need to pick up a physical card. However, the Museum Pass (4 and 6 day passes) should be picked up once you are in Paris.

Museum Pass collection point:

Big Bus Information Center 11 Avenue de l’Opéra75009 Paris

Every day from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Some attractions require a mandatory reservation. You can see all the information about reservations in the frequently asked questions on the official page . It is a simple process.

Paris Pass prices

Two-day Paris Pass:  

• Children (12-17 years old) €55

Unlimited use for 2 consecutive calendar days from the time of its first use.

Three-day Paris Pass:  

• Adults €120
• Children (12-17 years old) €70

Unlimited use for 3 consecutive calendar days from the time of its first use.

Four-day Paris Pass:

• Adults €199
• Children (12-17 years) €74

Unlimited use for 4 consecutive calendar days from the time of its first use.

Six-day Paris Pass:  

• Adults €229
• Children (12-17 years) €84

Unlimited use for 6 consecutive calendar days from the time of its first use.

Check the price of the day , there are usually special discounts.

Includes FREE ENTRY to the following sites of interest in and around Paris:

You can see the entire list of places and activities here on the official page .

The Paris Pass has very good opinions , which you can see here . Buy Paris Pass .

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Paris Pass Comparison: What is the Best Paris City Pass?

Why a paris tourist pass.

If you’re planning a trip to Paris and you want to visit most of the main tourist attractions, a Paris city pass (or Paris tourist pass ) is well worth considering.

With a Paris pass, you will save yourself both time and money because a Paris city card generally works out cheaper than purchasing individual attraction tickets, and you won’t need to bother with lining up for tickets at the various attractions.

A Paris tourist card usually includes top museums in Paris and famous Paris landmarks like the Louvre Museum , Arc de Triomphe, Sainte-Chapelle , Orsay Museum, Château de Versailles , and more.

We’ve put together this Paris Pass Comparison to help you decide which is the best Paris pass for your upcoming trip. Take your pick from money-saving Paris passes – Paris PassLib vs. Paris Pass and more – and decide which is the best city pass for Paris for you.

Looking for the Best Paris City Pass: Paris Passes Compared

Paris City Pass vs Paris Pass; Paris PassLib vs Paris Pass; Paris Pass vs Paris City Pass; Which Paris Pass is best?

There’s no right or wrong answer; that really depends on what attractions you’d like to see and how many days you have in Paris. Here’s a table with the most popular Paris passes compared, so you can decide what is the best Paris City Pass for you.

Paris Passes FAQ

What paris card has the biggest choice.

While the Paris Museum Pass has more Paris attractions listed (60+ museums and landmarks), the Paris PassLib has, in our opinion, the biggest choice because it combines tourist attractions and experiences such as bike rental, walking tours, and workshops.

What Paris Tourist Pass offers the best value?

The Paris Pass (now also known as Go City Paris Pass ) is the most comprehensive of the all-in-one passes: it includes museums (Louvre, Orsay, etc.), tours, a Seine River Cruise, and an Eiffel Tower guided tour (up to the second floor).

Can I visit the Louvre Museum when I want with any of these Paris Passes?

Due to the new entrance policy of the Louvre Museum, all the Paris pass holders need to book a date and time slot in advance to visit the Louvre. This online reservation has no extra cost.

When you book your Paris card, you will receive a PDF with all the information on how to book your Louvre Museum time slot.

What if I only want to visit a couple of sights?

The Paris passes are only convenient if you visit many sites. If you want to see only a few sites, choose the Paris PassLib’ , the Paris Seine Pass (if you are interested in those three specific attractions), or the Paris Top 3 Museums (for visiting the Louvre Museum, the Orsay Museum, and Centre Pompidou). You can also have a look at the list of best Paris combo tickets with good combinations of tours & tickets for everyone.

Paris Pass vs Go City Pass, what is the best pass for Paris?

Formerly known as The Paris Pass by Go City, it is now marketed as Go City Paris or Go City Pass Paris , so we are talking about the same Paris sightseeing pass.

What if I only want a Paris Transport Pass?

Check out our quick guide to Paris’s metro , where you will find all the Paris transport passes available.

GOOD TO KNOW:  To avoid overcrowding, some sites (e.g., Louvre, Sainte-Chapelle, Versailles ) make it compulsory to reserve a time slot. This applies to all the visitors, pass holders or not. Of course, the reservation of a time slot is free since, by purchasing the pass, you have already paid for the entrance tickets. You will receive all the details and instructions with the pass purchase confirmation.

1. Paris Museum Pass

The Paris Museum Pass is definitely the best pass for Paris for museum lovers, with skip-the-line entry, over 60 museums, and other top attractions in Paris and the surrounding regions. You can read more about this fantastic Paris card in our Paris Museum Pass review .

You can buy the Paris Museum Pass for 2, 4, or 6 consecutive days.

What’s Included

» The Paris Museum Pass includes skip-the-line tickets to more than 60 museums (the permanent exhibitions) and other monuments in Paris and the surrounding regions.

» The list includes popular tourist places like the Louvre Museum, Versailles, Orly Museum, Centre Pompidou, and Arc de Triomphe. Click here for the full list .

» This Paris card comes with a booklet to help you work out which attractions to see while you’re in Paris.

How Does it Work?

1. Purchase your Paris Museum Pass online and choose either the 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day pass options.

2. After the payment, you will receive a voucher by email.

3. Remember that some museums require booking a date and time slot to visit. Everything is explained in the Paris Museum Pass booking confirmation.

3. Upon arrival in Paris, go with your printed email confirmation to the agency (located near the Louvre Museum) to exchange the voucher for your Paris Museum Pass.

4. Now, whenever you go to one of the included museums or attractions, simply skip the ticket line and show your pass on entry.

5. The days of use for the Paris Museum Pass are consecutive and are based on calendar days. If you begin using your Pass at 14:00, for example, that day will be considered day 1

Click here to buy the Paris Museum Pass

2. The Paris Pass (now Go City Paris)

For those who want to see it all while in Paris, The Paris Pass is the best city pass for Paris. Enjoy top museums and landmarks of Paris, plus interesting guided tours to Montmartre, Stade de France, and more, and fun experiences like French apéritifs, wine tasting, or perfume workshops.

The Paris Pass includes a ride with the hop-on hop-off bus, a Seine River Cruise, a guided tour of the Eiffel Tower (up to the second floor), and a visit to Tour Montparnasse’s observation deck.

You can buy The Paris Pass for 2 or 3 consecutive days.

What’s Included?

» Access to more than 35 museums, activities, and guided tours (including guided tour up to the Eiffel Tower-second floor).

» Entrance to the Louvre Museum, Orsay Museum, Centre Pompidou, Palace of Versailles, Arc de Triomphe, and many other interesting museums. See the full list here .

» Paris Bus Tour – one-day access to hop on hop off bus – and Seine River cruise.

» 120+ page guidebook to help you work out which attractions to see while in Paris.

» Discounts at a wide range of shops and restaurants in Paris.

1. Purchase The Paris Pass online and choose either the 2-day or the 3-day option.

2. You will receive a voucher by email.

3. Upon arrival in Paris, go with your printed email confirmation to the agency to exchange the voucher for your The Paris Pass.

5. Your Paris Pass is activated the first time you scan it through at an attraction and is valid for consecutive days of your pass duration.

Click here to buy the Paris Pass

3. Paris City Card

Visit the best of Paris with the Paris City Card , sold by Tiqets.com . The Paris City Card lets you visit three of the best attractions in Paris: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and an apéritif on a Seine Cruise. The pass also comes with a city audio guide to upload to your smartphone that you can follow when you please.

This is one of the few Paris passes that include the Eiffel Tower (up to the second level), so it is great for first-timers in Paris. In addition to this offer, you’ll also get a 10% personal discount code to use on your next booking on Tiqets.com . Enjoy other iconic Paris attractions and activities, like Versailles Palace, the Arc de Triomphe, the Catacombs of Paris, the Musée de l’Orangerie, and more!

There’s no time limit for this Paris tourist pass. When you book, you need to select the start date of your Paris city card and your desired dates for each venue. It can be the same day or any other day as per your choice and the availability of the tickets.

» Entrance to the Louvre Museum.

» Access to the Eiffel Tower, second floor, + an audio guide.

» A 1-hour apéritif cruise on the Seine River.

» City audio guide app for your smartphone.

» 10% discount on your next booking with Tiqets.com

1. Purchase your Paris City Card online and choose the start date of your pass.

2. Choose the dates and time slots for each of the attractions (Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Seine Cruise). You can visit the three attractions on the same day or on different days.

3. Complete secure payment and receive the tickets by email. You will also receive a personal discount code which will make you save 10% when you visit another nearby attraction.

4. Get your tickets by email – follow the instructions and enjoy your visits!

Click here to buy the Paris City Card

4. Paris PassLib’

The Paris PassLib’  is a product sold by the Paris Tourist Office . It offers access to 54+ Paris attractions and experiences, but you can only choose five from the list.

This city pass for Paris is not a physical product but an app to download into your mobile device (the instructions are in the purchase confirmation). This means that there’s no pick-up point; once you purchase it online, you are ready to go!

Starting from the first activity used, you’ll have one year to take advantage of all the activities and attractions included.

» We counted more than fifty-five activities included in this pass ( click here for the full list ). However, this Paris visit card only allows you to choose three from the list.

1. Purchase the Paris Passlib’ online

2. After downloading the Paris Passlib’ app onto your smartphone, scan your QR code and choose your activities/attractions from the provided list.

3. For each of the chosen activities/attractions, follow the instructions to book.

Click here to buy the Paris Pass Lib’

5. Paris Seine Pass

Get the most out of the iconic Seine River , Paris’ most beautiful avenue, with the Paris Seine Pass sold by Tiqets.com .

The Paris Seine Pass lets you visit three of the best attractions along the iconic Seine River: the Orsay Museum , the Sainte Chapelle , and an atmospheric Seine River cruise . Enjoy the best of Medieval Paris, stunning Modern Art, and drinks along one of the most famous rivers.

In addition to this offer, you’ll also get a 10% personal discount code to use on your next booking on Tiqets.com . Enjoy other iconic Paris attractions and activities, like Versailles Palace, the Arc de Triomphe, the Catacombs of Paris, the Musée de l’Orangerie, and more!

There’s no time limit for this Paris tourist pass. When you book, you need to select the start date of your Paris card and your desired dates for each venue. It can be the same day or any other day as per your choice and the availability of the tickets.

» Entrance to the Orsay Museum and the Sainte-Chapelle.

1. Purchase your Paris Seine Pass online and choose the start date of your pass.

2. Choose the dates and time slots for each of the attractions (Orsay Museum, Sainte-Chapelle, Seine Cruise). You can visit the three attractions on the same day or on different days.

Click here to buy the Paris Seine Pass

And there you have it, the Paris Pass Comparison with the available Paris passes compared. Paris City Pass vs Paris Pass; Paris Pass vs Museum Pass, what is the best Paris pass for you?

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Passe Navigo

The Passe Navigo is the travel card used by the inhabitants of Paris and the cheapest way of getting around Paris. Travelers can either purchase a weekly pass or a monthly pass.

The Passe Navigo can be used on  the metro , bus , RER , tram , Montmartrobus, Noctilien and Montmartre funicular .

Until January 2009 there was the Carte Orange , a card with the same function that has been replaced by the new pass. The differences are that the Passe Navigo is electronic, costs € 5 ( US$ 5.40) and is valid for 10 years.

As with the Paris Visite , when purchasing the Passe Navigo it's necessary to choose the zones of validity .

If you're only going to use the transport to move around the center of Paris, the pass for zones 1-2 is enough. To get to Charles de Gaulle Airport , Orly or Disneyland , it would be necessary to have zones 1-5.

Disadvantages

There are three drawbacks that make it more practical in many cases to purchase the Paris Visite :

• The Passe Navigo must be used for full weeks , i.e., Monday through Sunday.
• You’ll need a passport photo to obtain the pass.
• The Passe Navigo costs € 5 ( US$ 5.40)  and is non-refundable.

Where to purchase the Passe Navigo?

The Passe Navigo Découverte can be purchased at any Metro station, RER stations and airports.

*The Passe Navigo does not offer special prices for children.

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Paris Visite

The Paris Visite travel card allows unlimited use of the transport system in Paris: Metro, Bus, RER, Tramway, Orlyval, Montmartrobus, Noctilien and Montmartre funicular.

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How To Use The Metro In Paris

A fter countless trips to Paris as the founder of En Route to Rêverie , I can confidently say my preferred method of transportation in the city is my own two feet (I guess that’s the New Yorker in me!) However, for times when I need to travel further distances or the weather is uncooperative, I always turn to the Paris Metro. 

How to Use the Metro in Paris

This underground train network provides an affordable and efficient way for locals and visitors to get to any part of the city. For a lot of first time visitors the Paris metro system can be a daunting experience. So today I’m sharing a guide to help you navigate the Paris Metro with ease. Be sure to save this video on Instagram as well to bookmark for your next trip.

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I find the idea of using public transportation abroad can be overwhelming for a lot of people, especially when it’s in a different language! This post will give you all the basic information you need on what the Paris Metro is, how it works, which Paris Metro pass to purchase, and where to buy metro tickets.

I’ll also share some of my tried and true tips so you can confidently navigate one of Europe’s best subway systems. My En Route to Rêverie clients also get additional insights, advice, and guidance on navigating the Paris metro system as well as my most trusted alternative transportation options.

What Is The Metro in Paris

One of the oldest subway systems in the world, the first Paris Métropolitain (or simply Métro) line was opened in 1900, just in time for the World’s Fair. Today, there are 16 interconnected lines (each with a number) and the subway system transports over 4 million passengers per day! This extensive public transportation system is built under the city of Paris and extends out to nearby suburban areas of the city.

The Paris Metro is a densely packed system (there are over 300 Paris metro stations), meaning stations are not too far apart which is great for getting as close as possible to your destination. I personally find the Paris Metro to be one of the most efficient, reliable and affordable subway systems.

It’s important to note that the RATP (the name for Paris’ public transportation system) includes the metro (underground subway), buses, RER Paris regional trains (sort of a metro-rail hybrid), and trains. 

Paris Metro Zones

Paris operates on a “zone” system for public transportation. The city and surrounding areas are divided into 5 transportation fare zones (this is different from the 20 neighborhoods or arrondissements!) It’s important to note that the metro zones really only come into play for travel passes. Or if you want to take something other than the Paris Metro – like RER trains or buses. The Paris Metro subway operates exclusively in zones 1-3, with the overwhelming majority of stations in zone 1. 

Zones 1-3 include the majority of major tourist attractions in Paris. Most visitors will never even leave zone 1. Here you’ll find most hotels as well as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Arc de Trimophe.

Zone 4 is where you will find Chateau Versailles and Orly Airport. The Paris Metro underground does not reach these destinations. To get to Versailles, you will have to take the RER train to Versailles-Rive Gauche . To get to Orly Airport you will have to take the RER train to Antony and then the OrlyVal train (the airport’s specific automatic train).

Zone 5 is where you will find Charles de Gaulle Airport and Disneyland Paris. To get to CDG Airport you will need to take the RER train to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1 (terminals 1 & 3) or Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2  (terminal 2).

To get to Disneyland Paris you will need to take the RER train to Marne-la-Vallée — Chessy. 

Paris   Metro  Passes

With such a sprawling RATP network, there are endless public transportation pass options. Below are the Paris travel passes I would most recommend for visitors. Unfortunately (and probably the only major downside of the Paris metro), unlike in other cities you cannot just tap-to-pay with your credit card. You will need to purchase some type of pass.

Single Tickets

One of the easiest options for riding the Paris Metro is a single ticket, or a t+ ticket. A single ticket costs €2,10 and gives you access to travel to any metro station regardless of zone, including metro transfers, as well as the Montmartre funicular. Historically these have been sold as small paper tickets that you can purchase in a packet of 10 (a carnet) for a slight discount, but these paper tickets are being phased out. However if you do use the paper tickets you will need to physically insert the ticket into the gate, it will be validated, the doors will open, then you need to take the ticket with you.

Navigo Easy Pass

As the paper tickets are phased out, the Navigo Easy Pass is far and away the best option for Paris Visitors. It’s similar to an Oyster card in London or a Washington, DC SmarTrip card. It’s a reusable, refillable plastic metro card (no more losing paper tickets!) that costs €2 to purchase – you can then add a single ticket, or a digital packet of 10 tickets at a discount.

With these passes, you will tap them at the gate to open. You will need to purchase your Navigo Easy Card from a booth with an attendant at a metro station, major train station, or CDG airport. And you can reload your pass with a credit card at any of the purple kiosks you see at metro stations.

You cannot share a Navigo Easy pass between multiple people on the same journey. And you will need to purchase a separate ticket to get to the airport, Versailles, or Disneyland Paris via RER. You can purchase those tickets at the RER station.

Navigo Decouverte Pass

This is a bit of a tricky pass, but you can get a lot of bang for your buck if the conditions are right. Similar to the Easy Pass, the Navigo Decouverte is also a reusable, refillable plastic metro card. The difference is that this card is a week-long, unlimited pass for the Paris Metro, all RER trains, all buses and trams. It includes travel to CDG, Disneyland Paris, and Versailles and costs €30 for the week.

The catch is that regardless of when you purchase a weekly pass, coverage is only valid from Monday morning at 12:01AM to Sunday at 11:59 PM. If you buy the pass after Thursday at midnight you cannot use the pass for that current week. Like the Easy Pass, this pass must also be purchased from a booth with an attendant. It costs €5 and also requires a small passport photo (another tricky aspect) so you will need to either bring one with you or use one of the photo booths in the station. Like I said, this pass is complicated but can be an amazing deal if your travel dates line up and you don’t mind the extra hoops.

Paris Visite Pass

The Paris Visite Pass is a multi day pass marketed specifically to visitors and offers unlimited public transportation on the Paris Metro, RER, and buses for 1, 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days. You must select how many days and which zones you’d like access to (either zones 1-3 or all zones). Depending on how much you anticipate taking public transportation this can be a great deal! They also offer discounted passes for children. These are paper passes that can be purchased at the ticket booth or kiosks in metro and RER stations, train stations, airports, and tourist offices.

Where To Buy  Metro  Tickets In  Paris

Metro tickets and passes can be purchased at:

• Paris metro stations
• RER stations
• Train stations (Gare du Nord, Gare de l’Est, Gare de Lyon, Gare d’Austerlitz, Gare Montparnasse, Gare Saint-Lazare)
• Airports (CDG and Orly)

Keep in mind that travel passes like the Easy Pass and Decouverte need to be initially purchased at a manned ticket booth inside the stations, but then can be topped up at a kiosk. You can still purchase paper tickets at most automatic ticket kiosks. You can always use a credit card to purchase your ticket(s) or pass.

Paris   Metro  Tips

Hold onto your paper ticket.

You need to be in possession of your paper ticket until you’ve finished your ride and left the Metro station for good. Police are regularly checking passengers’ fares. So be sure you always have your proof of payment at the ready otherwise you may land a fine. I know many travelers who have fallen victim to this often forgotten rule! This is another reason why I suggest purchasing the Navigo Easy Pass.

Kids don’t always travel free

While children under 4 ride free, children 4-10 can ride at a 50% discount. Remember, when traveling with kids they need to have their own Navigo Easy pass or their own paper ticket.

Know the Paris Metro operating hours

The Paris Metro operates from 5:30AM to 1:15AM daily. On Friday and Saturday evenings it operates until 2:15AM. Rush hour for the Paris Metro is usually 8 – 9 AM, and 6 – 7:30 PM. 

Keep an eye on your things 

As in most major metropolitan cities, use caution and exercise good judgement. Keep your personal belongings zipped up and in front of you, important items like wallets and phones should also be in your bag or front pocket. This should be followed for your entire metro experience – not just on the train itself.

Visit the iconic Art Nouveau metro entrances

It’s always such a treat to visit one of the iconic and historic Art Nouveau metro entrances. At the turn of the century, French architect Hector Guimard was hired to design these aesthetically pleases entrances to the city’s brand new metro system. Today, 86 still remain. Some of my favorites include Palais-Royal–Musée-du-Louvre, Cité, and Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame. 

You might need to open the door yourself

On most of the metro cars, you will need to manually open the door to get on and off. Only a couple of lines have automatic doors! My tip is to watch how others do it your first time. It’s very easy!

I hope you find this post helpful for your next trip to Paris!

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• From what age is it useful to buy a pass? From the age of 26, if you are a resident of the European Union (EU), presentation of proof. From 18 years old, if you live outside the EU
• Is there a reduced rate for certain visitors (large families, students, groups, etc.)? No, the price of the pass is the same for everyone. It already corresponds to a fixed price.
• Should I buy a pass for children? No, most museums and monuments accessible with the pass are free up to 18 years old.
• Should you buy a pass for young adults? No, for those under 18 and under 26 residing in the European Union (EU), for whom access to national monuments and permanent museum collections is free upon presentation of proof. Yes, for young people aged 18 to 26 who do not reside in the EU, who do not benefit from this free service. Other services are extra (temporary exhibitions, audio guide, etc.).
• Should I buy a pass for a disabled person? No, disabled people enjoy free access to most national museums and monuments. We advise you to contact each establishment to check their respective access conditions.
• Is there a pass valid for one year? No, there is no annual “multi-site” card. On the other hand, several museums offer annual subscription plans (Centre Pompidou, Louvre Museum, Orsay Museum, etc.). Consult the websites of the establishments that interest you.
• Can the pass be purchased several months before use? Yes, you can, for example, buy a pass in January and only use it in July. Activation is automatic from the first visit. The date of purchase has no impact on validity.
• How do we use the pass? Simply show your pass at each museum and monument checkpoint. On the first pass, your pass will be automatically activated for a period, depending on the formula chosen, of 48, 96 or 144 consecutive hours.
• How is the pass activated? The pass is automatically activated from the first visit.
• How is the validity of the pass calculated? The validity of the pass is calculated per hour, from the first visit, for 2, 4 or 6 consecutive days, i.e. 48 hours, 96 hours or 144 hours (example: a 2-day pass, activated on a Wednesday at 3 p.m. , is valid until the following Friday, 3 p.m.).
• Does the pass give access to temporary exhibitions? No, the pass only gives access to the permanent collections . Some museums allow access to their exhibitions, depending on the programming, but this is neither the rule nor an obligation.
• Does the pass allow you to avoid queues? The PARIS MUSEUM PASS allows you to avoid waiting at the checkout counters, since it is prepaid. Some sites also offer specific and priority entry. Please note: “no waiting” entry is not guaranteed when there are special access conditions: a security check, the mandatory provision of a free ticket or a regulated and limited number of visitors for reasons of security. In addition, attendance at some sites can be so intense at certain times of the year that even the priority entrance is saturated. Under these conditions, no device can guarantee access without waiting.
• Can we use the pass for a group? Yes, but you will have to respect the reservation procedures and pay, where applicable, the reservation fees imposed by certain sites (not included in the price of the pass).
• Do I have to pay anything else at the entrance to museums and monuments? No, the price of the pass includes the full entrance fee to monuments and permanent museum collections. However, it does not include additional services: conference tours, audio guides, guided tours, shows, reservation fees for groups, etc.
• Is it necessary to reserve a visit slot with the pass? No, it is generally not necessary to reserve a viewing slot. However, it is necessary to reserve a visit slot in some sites, which are very busy. For more details, go to the RESERVATION page.
• Can we spread the validity period over, for example, one month? No, the pass is activated, from the first visit, for 2, 4 or 6 days, i.e. 48 hours, 96 hours or 144 hours consecutive and inseparable.
• Are closing days or public holidays deducted from the validity period of the pass? No, the validity period of the pass cannot be suspended, split or extended. Our advice: plan your visits according to closing days and public holidays to make the most of your pass. Please note, however, that you will have sites to visit every day!
• Does the pass include access to public transport? No, the pass only gives access to museums and monuments. The Ile-de-France public transport network offers a tourist package called Paris Visite , usually available from vending machines in metro and RER stations.
• Can you visit the same museum or monument several times with the pass? No, the pass offers only 1 entry to each site.
• What are the conditions of access to the Louvre Museum? Since July 2019, only the reservation of a time slot can guarantee access to the Louvre Museum with the PARIS MUSEUM PASS. Without this, access can sometimes be very long, or even impossible, during periods of very high attendance. NB: The reservation procedure is of course free. To reserve a time slot: go to www.ticketlouvre.fr , select “Visitors with a Paris Museum Pass”, choose the day and time of your visit, indicate your name and your PMP number. You will then be able to download a QR code which will allow you to pass through the first control located at the entrance to the Louvre Pyramid (only access point). You will then have to present your PMP at the various checkpoints of the museum, located under the Pyramid.
• Does the pass give access to the gardens at Versailles? Yes, outside show periods (not included in the offer).
• Does the pass give access to the Musical Gardens and the Grandes Eaux Musicales in Versailles? No, at the Palace of Versailles, the pass gives access to all the visiting circuits open according to the season(1) and the audio guide, but are not included: the shows, the Grandes Eaux Musicales, the Musical Gardens, the conferences, catering and transportation services. To visit the Musical Gardens and attend the Grandes Eaux Musicales, you must pay an additional entrance fee. (1) Either: the Grand Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, the King's bedroom, the Queen's bedroom, the Dauphine's apartments, the exhibitions, the apartments of Louis XV's daughters, the Empire rooms and the galleries and rooms of the French History Museum. At the Grand and Petit Trianon, the pass gives access to visiting circuits open according to the season(2), from 12 p.m., but are not included: conferences, catering and transport services. (2) Either: the apartments of the Grand Trianon, the French garden and its outdoor pavilions, the apartments of the Petit Trianon, the French garden with the music pavilion, the belvedere, the theater of Queen Marie-Antoinette, the Anglo garden -Chinese and the hamlet of Queen Marie-Antoinette with her house and outdoor factories such as the dairy, the Marlborough Tower, the mill and the farm.
• Can a lost or stolen pass be replaced? Unfortunately no.
• Can a 2-day pass, for example, be exchanged for a 4-day pass? No, passes cannot be returned or exchanged.
• Can a pass be refunded, for example, following the cancellation of a trip? Unfortunately, no, passes cannot be returned, exchanged or refunded.
• Can an old, unused pass be used or exchanged? No, passes issued before July 2019 are now invalid and cannot be exchanged.
• To whom should I send a request or complaint regarding the purchase of the pass? Complaints relating to the purchase of your pass must be sent via the CONTACT page if you purchased your pass on site, or via the email which appears on your pass if you purchased it online (e-ticket). NB: We are unable to respond to requests regarding purchases made from our resellers.
• Who should I send a request or complaint to regarding the use of the pass? Complaints relating to the use of the pass can be sent via the CONTACT page of this site.

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Chinese leader Xi visits the French Pyrenees in a personal gesture by Macron

During his visit to the Pyrenees in France, Chinese President Xi Jinping enjoyed watching folklore dances and traditional music before lunch at a mountain restaurant on Tuesday. France’s president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan enjoy a drink in a restaurant, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees mountains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan, right, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, left, pose in a restaurant, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees mountains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

Chinese President Xi Jinping enjoys a drink in a restaurant, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees mountains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and his wife Peng Liyuan watch folklore dancers, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees moutains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

China’s President Xi Jinping’s wife Peng Liyuan, right, and French President Emmanuel Macron’s wife Brigitte Macron pose in front of the clock as they visit the Orsay Museum, Monday, May 6, 2024 in Paris. China’s President Xi Jinping is in France for a two-day state visit that is expected to focus both on trade disputes and diplomatic efforts to convince Beijing to use its influence to move Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

French President Emmanuel Macron, left, sings in a restaurant after a lunch in a restaurant with Chinese President Xi Jinping, second left, his wife Peng Liyuan, and Brigitte Macron, right, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees mountains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

Chinese President Xi Jinping, second left, and his wife Peng Liyuan, third left, French President Emmanuel Macron, left, and his wife Brigitte Macron listen to singers in a restaurant, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees mountains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, watches French President Emmanuel Macron in a restaurant, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees mountains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

French President Emmanuel Macron, left, drinks coffee in a restaurant with Chinese President Xi Jinping, his wife Peng Liyuan, and Brigitte Macron Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees mountains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

Chinese President Xi Jinping drinks coffee in a restaurant, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees mountains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan, right, with French President Emmanuel Macron enjoy a moment in a restaurant, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees mountains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

Chinese President Xi Jinping, second right, and his wife Peng Liyuan, right, French President Emmanuel Macron, holding a Tour de Francecycling race jersey and his wife Brigitte Macron, left, discuss in a restaurant, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees mountains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, and his wife Peng Liyuan, second left, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, left, pose in a restaurant, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees mountains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and his wife Peng Liyuan watch folklore dancers, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees mountains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, Chinese President Xi Jinping, center left, and his wife Peng Liyuan, fourth left, pose with folklore dancers, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees mountains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan, right, enjoy a drink with French President Emmanuel Macron in a restaurant, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees mountains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

Chinese President Xi Jinping, second right, his wife Peng Liyuan and French rPresident Emmanuel Macron share a moment in a restaurant, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees mountains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping enjoy a drink in a restaurant, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees mountains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan, right, enjoy a drink with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, left, in a restaurant, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tourmalet pass, in the Pyrenees mountains. French president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings, after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron review the troops before Xi Jinping’s departure, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Tarbes airport, southwestern France. French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)

TOURMALET PASS, France (AP) — France’s president hosted China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees on Tuesday for private meetings after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine .

French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Tourmalet Pass near the Spanish border, where Macron spent time as a child visiting his grandmother. It is meant to be a reciprocal gesture after Xi took Macron last year to the residence of the governor of Guangdong province, where the Chinese president’s father once lived.

Snow coated nearby slopes after new snowfall overnight, and security was tightened around the area. The winding roads up to the pass were blocked by authorities Tuesday for dozens of kilometers.

Foggy weather, falling snow and brisk winds obscured the view of the dramatic Tourmalet Pass. Macron and Xi — together with their wives, Brigitte Macron and Peng Liyuan — visited a mountain restaurant. Before lunch, protected from the elements by umbrellas, they watched a traditional folk dance performance on the terrace. The leaders could be seen eating ham and blueberry pie, among other local specialties.

Macron presented Xi with a yellow Tour de France jersey — with the Tourmalet Pass one of the most famous climbs of the race — a woolen blanket made in the Pyrenees and a bottle of Armagnac, French broadcaster BFMTV said.

The mountain meetings come after a grandiose state visit by Xi on Monday that included a ceremonial welcome at the monument housing Napoleon’s tomb and a state dinner at the Elysee Palace with celebrities and magnates.

Xi left France from the Pyrenees on Tuesday evening by plane, in a departure ceremony that included military fanfare.

The Elysee said Tuesday it welcomed the dialogue between Macron and Xi, which was “friendly but also very frank,” according to BFMTV. The broadcaster also noted that Macron had brought up the issue of human rights with the Chinese president, including “a few individual cases”.

Xi is on a trip to Europe aimed at reinvigorating relations at a time of global tensions. He heads next to Serbia and Hungary .

The last day of his visit to France came as authorities were searching the European Parliament office of a prominent German far-right lawmaker in Brussels on Tuesday, Germany’s top prosecutor’s office said.

Maximilian Krah , the Alternative for Germany party’s top candidate in the upcoming European Parliament election, has been under scrutiny after an assistant of his was arrested last month on suspicion of spying for China.

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Paris authority slated for hiking cost of Métro and bus trips during Olympics

Union says rise unwelcome for tourists and residents – but officials say holders of regular transport passes will not be affected

Paris’s public transport authority has been accused of initiating ‘a bit of a racket’ after raising the price of Métro tickets by more than 85% and doubling the cost of bus tickets during the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer.

A single journey ticket in the Métro will rise from €2.15 to €4, while a ticket for a city bus will double from €2.50 to €5 from 20 July – six days before the Games begin – and remain until 8 September, the transport authority RATP has announced.

Sami Kennouzi, of the CGT union at public transport company RATP, responsible for bus and tram workers, said it had not been consulted about the increase and only found out when the authority announced it.

“For us this ticket price increase doesn’t correspond to our idea of a public service and for such a global event it comes across as a bit of a racket for tourists and [local] passengers,” Kennouzi said.

City officials say most regular travellers will be unaffected by the hiked tariffs as they will already have transport passes, whose price has not risen. Those that do not have a pass have been advised to buy their tickets before 20 July.

One occasional bus user, Colombe, however, told BFM TV she would walk or cycle and avoid the bus. “Already the price for a short journey is high so I won’t be taking the bus for that price. We’ll find another solution,” she said.

Valérie Pécresse, the president of the Île-de-France regional authority, had previously said the aim of the Métro ticket hike, first announced in November, ahead of bus prices rises, was to avoid congestion at stations and urged Parisians to buy passes in advance. “I know a lot of ink has flowed on this subject … the ticket has been fixed at €4 precisely so nobody buys one,” she said in March.

She said there were an estimated 4 million occasional public transport users in the region and about 430,000 had signed up for a pass allowing them to avoid the higher ticket price. “Therefore, we have two months to convince around 3,570,000 people to do so,” she added.

The authority has set up a website to help locals plan for the Games, including details of roads and public transport showing which routes and lines will be most affected.

Three central Métro stations – Champs-Élysées – Clémenceau, Concorde and Tuileries, will be closed before the Games.

During the Games, 185km of road lanes around Paris will be reserved for vehicles carrying Olympic athletes, accredited journalists and members of official delegations.

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Gaza latest: Israel's use of weapons provided by US likely violated international law, report by Biden govt finds

The Biden administration says Israel likely violated international law with US-provided weapons. Earlier, Israel's ambassador to the UN used a paper shredder to shred the UN charter on stage at the UN General Assembly.

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Firefighters are battling a large blaze in Kiryat Shmona, a city in northern Israel, after 35 rockets were fired by Lebanon's Hezbollah, according to The Times of Israel.

The news site cited the Israel Fire and Rescue Services as saying 10 firefighting teams were at the scene.

Video posted on social media appeared to show the fire on what looked like the side of a hill.

No casualties or injuries have been reported. 

A report by the US government has said that Israel's use of US-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law.

In the findings of a state department report - known as the national security memorandum - the Biden administration said it has found "reasonable" evidence to conclude that its ally had breached international law.

But it added it was unable to link specific US weapons to individual Israeli strikes. 

The report said: "Given Israel's significant reliance on US-made defence articles, it is reasonable to assess that defence articles have been used by Israeli security forces since 7 October in instances inconsistent with its international humanitarian law obligations or with established best practices for mitigating civilian harm."

It added that while Israel has the knowledge, experience and tools to implement the "best practices for mitigating civilian harm in its military operations" evidence from the ground - including high levels of civilian casualties - raise "substantial questions whether the IDF is using them effectively in all cases".

Turning to the issue of aid getting into Gaza, the US government report said it does not currently assess that the Israeli government is prohibiting or restricting the transport or delivery of aid. 

Crucially, the report stops short of saying that Israel has violated the terms under which it is able to use US weapons to carry out its offensive in Gaza.

By Mark Stone , US correspondent 

A huge majority of the world's nations voted with the Palestinians at the United Nations today.

But who were the nine countries that voted against the Palestinian quest for membership, rights and privileges at the UN, and why?

The current Israeli government is firmly against a Palestinian state in every sense.

Different iterations of Israeli governments over the years have oscillated on 'two states', but after the 7 October Hamas attacks the Israeli position cemented - no two states, no Palestinian state.

Broadly, they do not distinguish between the extremism of Hamas and the moderate nature of other Palestinian political factions like the Fatah-run Palestinian Authority in the West Bank. It's the crux of deadlock.

So who else? 

The United States

They stand behind Israel despite significant tension now between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 

America is committed to a two-state solution but argues that it begins with a ceasefire and that the formation of a Palestinian state comes much further down the line.

Speaking after the vote, White House spokesman John Kirby said: "We continue to believe in the promise of a two-state solution and an independent state for the Palestinian people. 

"That's something that President Biden remains fully and firmly committed to. We also believe that the best way to do that is through direct negotiations with the parties and not through a vote at the UN of this kind, so that's why we voted no."

As always with geopolitics, relationships are so often symbiotic; they are all about mutual benefit even when, ostensibly, the relationship might seem incongruous.

The eastern-European EU member voted with Israel and against the Palestinians.

Don't assume that hard-right Hungarian Prime Minister Orban's hatred of Hungarian-born Jewish-US billionaire George Soros is a reflection of his views on Israel despite the anti-Soros narrative often being seen as antisemitic.

Antisemitism has haunted the right of politics in Hungary since the Second World War when half a million Jewish Hungarians were murdered. Yet Orban and Netanyahu have a close, longstanding relationship.

Israel and Hungary are aligned by mutual interests. 

Orban admires the way Netanyahu's ethos of building strength out of a small nation-state and the two leaders found mutual interest in standing up to liberal democratic headwinds.

Orban's fallout with the EU has aligned with Netanyahu's assessment that Europe is increasingly anti-Israel.

The Soros-hatred also aligns with Netanyahu in that the conspiracy is that Soros is somehow seeking to 'Islamise' Judeo-Christian Europe with his pro-immigration stance.

Argentina's vote is driven by new populist President Javier Milei who has pledged unwavering support for Netanyahu and has vowed to move Argentina's embassy to Jerusalem. 

Milei has said he plans to convert to Judaism.

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic also voted with Israel in line with a strongly pro-Israel stance underlined repeatedly since 7 October.

There is a strong historical bond between Czech leaders and the Zionist movement which helped cement the Jewish State which strengthened after the fall of Communism in 1989. 

As a new democracy, the Czech Republic bonded with a young democracy in Israel. In recent years, economic ties have flourished.

Pacific Island Nations

The rest, curiously maybe, are all Pacific Island nations: Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Nauru and Palau.

The reason for their support is simple: straightforward soft power.

The small developing nations all enjoy generous Israeli aid from the government and from Israeli charities. 

The understanding is that, in return, they will always support Israel at international bodies of which they are members.

Israel insists that its motivation is predominantly humanitarian, but officials are up front to that it's also about positioning Israel in a better light.

Israel uses its considerable expertise in many arenas deftly.

At natural disasters, for example, Israeli rescue crews are often among the first on the ground. 

This targeted soft power diplomacy has helped Israel to secure votes, but also abstentions in its favour among many other nations too.

On this vote though, on Palestine, global opinion was overwhelmingly against Israel.

Israel's entry for Eurovision 2024, Eden Golan, has become one of the favourites among bookies to win this year's contest.

The 20-year-old singer climbed to second favourite from ninth after the semi-final, according to Eurovision World, a website that compiles betting odds from 15 of Europe's biggest bookmakers. 

It said Israel is seen as having a 22% chance of winning, behind Croatia's Baby Lasagna who was seen having a 41% chance.

It comes despite more than 10,000 people gathering in the host Swedish city of Malmo to stage a non-violent protest against Israel's participation in Saturday's final.

While the results of the two semi-finals are decided by viewers, in the final, audience votes will make up only half of the result, while juries of five music professionals in each participating country will make up the other half.

Earlier, the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations appeared on stage at a meeting of the UN General Assembly.

Whilst on stage in New York he shredded "a copy of the UN charter" - which was, in reality, three pieces of paper.

His actions came moments before the 193-member world body approved a resolution, giving Palestine new "rights and privileges" within the agency. 

Watch the full moment below. 

A first of its kind report by the US government is expected to conclude that Israel has not violated the terms of its use of US weapons, according to sources cited by the Associated Press. 

The report - known as the national security memorandum - was pushed by President Joe Biden's Democrats in Congress.

When agreed to back in February, defence and state departments were tasked to conduct "an assessment of any credible reports or allegations that such defence articles and, defence services, have been used in a manner not consistent with international law, including international humanitarian law".

They were also obliged to tell Congress if they thought Israel has acted to "arbitrarily to deny, restrict, or otherwise impede, directly or indirectly," delivery of any US-supported humanitarian aid into Gaza for starving civilians there.

It follows the US pausing a shipment of 3,500 bombs heading for Israel over concern they would be used in an offensive on Rafah.

The conclusions of the memorandum are expected to be sharply critical of Israel, but will not state that Israel violated terms of weapons agreements between the two countries. 

A senior Biden administration official said the full report is expected to be released later today, but declined to comment on its conclusions.

Palestinians in Rafah are still preparing to evacuate the eastern parts of the city amid the threat of an Israeli ground offensive. 

The United Nations estimates around 110,000 Palestinians have already fled in search of safety. 

In the latest pictures from the city, a tent camp where people are currently living is seen. 

In one of the images, people appear to have started to make piles of their belongings as they get ready to evacuate. 

South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to order additional emergency measures against Israel over its attacks on the city of Rafah, the United Nations top court has said. 

It is part of the ongoing case brought by South Africa in January which accuses Israel of acts of genocide against Palestinians . 

The court - which is located in The Hague in the Netherlands - ordered Israel at the beginning of the year to take all measures within its power to prevent genocide.

South Africa wanted the ICJ to implement provisional measures on Israel which would "immediately suspend military operations in and against Gaza" - but the ICJ stopped short of that.

Any decision to impose provisional measures will be "hugely problematic" for the Israeli offensive, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed will continue until all hostages are returned and Hamas is destroyed.

Within the last few hours, the United Nations General Assembly has backed a bid put forward by Palestine for it to become a full agency member.

The vote passed by 143 votes to nine but 25 countries - including the UK - abstained.

In a post on X, the UK at the UN explained why it took the decision to abstain. 

"We are abstaining on this resolution because we believe that the first step towards achieving this goal is resolving the immediate crisis in Gaza," it said.

It said the fastest way to end the conflict is to secure a deal which releases all hostages and allows for a pause in fighting. 

The statement added that the UK remains firmly committed to a two-state solution and recognising a Palestinian state, including in the UN, and should be part of the process to achieving a sustainable ceasefire. 

The US ambassador to the UN Robert Wood gave similar reasons as to why America voted against the bid, saying its vote does not reflect opposition to Palestinian statehood.

"Instead, it is an acknowledgement that statehood will only come from a process that involves direct negotiations between the parties," he said.

What happens next?

For Palestine to become a full UN member, the 15-member UN Security Council will have to vote, and pass, the application.

At the last security council vote in March - which demanded a ceasefire in Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan - the US abstained.

The 14 other council members - including Russia, China and the UK - voted in favour.

For now, it remains unclear if or when the security council will vote on Palestine's membership bid.

Hamas has said it will hold talks with leaders of what it called "Palestinian resistance factions" to reconsider its negotiation strategy. 

It said the discussions need to be held due to Benjamin Netanyahu's behaviour, Israeli attacks on places in Rafah and the occupation of the city's border crossing with Egypt.

"Netanyahu and his government are using the negotiations as a cover to attack Rafah and occupy the crossing, and continue the war of extermination against our people, and they bear full responsibility for obstructing reaching an agreement," the statement said. 

Earlier this week, Hamas said they expressed agreement over a ceasefire deal following a phone call with Qatar's prime minister and Egypt's intelligence minister.

Israel later put an end to this, saying it would not accept the deal in its current form, a decision Hamas said today had brought things "back to square one". 

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