Paris, France
One of the most visited cities in the world, Paris is an architecturally robust location with world-renowned cuisine and illustrious art.
- Explore the city as you walk along the same streets that some of the most prolific writers and artists have walked.
- You can also take boat tours along the canals for an even more unique view of the aesthetics of Paris.
- The cosmopolitan city has multiple landmarks to visit, including the Louvre, the National Museum of Natural History, and the highly successful Paris Shakespeare & Company.
Paris is more than just a tourist destination. It is a site bursting with culture and education.
- Visit the bookshops known not only for their selection of books but also for their timeless architecture.
- You can also walk through the Latin Quarter, which dates back to the Middle Ages, where students would attend the Sorbonne and learn Latin.
- What's more, Paris offers a unique cuisine that combines both tradition and innovation. You can explore new flavors in an international city that provides an energetic city life.
Transportation
Airports
The nearest airports in Paris are Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which is the main international airport. You can use Orly Airport and Beauvais-Tille Airport, which primarily serves budget airlines and intra-European flights.
Local Transportation
Students have many transportation options in Paris. The cheapest, easiest and fastest way to get around Paris is the metro. There are 16 metro lines and about 300 metro stations. You can purchase a Metro pass upon arrival in downtown Paris. This pass allows use of the metro, bus, and trams within the city day and night.
Beyond the city limits (for example, when traveling to/from the airport or Versailles) you can use the Suburban Express Railway (RER). You鈥檒l need separate tickets here, as your city metro pass will not be valid on these journeys.
You can also travel via transilien (regional train), tramway and buses.