Getting around in Paris
TRANSPORTATION
The Parisian network is safe and well developed, so you won’t have any problem travelling in Paris and its surroundings. The transportation system including Metro, RER, Bus, Night Bus and Tramway in and around Paris, is called R.A.T.P. Trains are part of SNCF.
For any detailed information or to print an itinerary, go to 
www.ratp.fr and www.voyages-sncf.com You will find maps, information about different transportation itineraries, prices, ect.
Transportation Network & How to get to ISC Paris
The Parisian transportation system is divided into different geographical zones. Paris is zone 1 and 2. If you live in a nearby city you will probably live in zone 3. To buy a ticket or transportation card you should be aware of the number of zones you will need to travel in, for the cost of your fee depends on the number of zones.
Métro :
Fast and easy to use, it stops all over Paris and offers many connections. When going to a place, ask for the name of the closest “Métro” stop. Check on a map the line number and find out which direction you need to take. The Parisian metro has 14 lines which each have their own number and colour for easy identification.
The closest métro station to ISC Paris is “Wagram” or “Malesherbes” on line Line 3, direction Pont de Levallois Bécon (if coming from Paris). Then, it’s a 10 minute walk.
From metro “Villier” (on line 2 and 3) it’s a 20 minute walk.
R.E.R :
Faster than the Métro, it is the express train for Paris. It has fewer stops than the Métro but it also deserves suburban cities. The RER has 5 lines, which each have their own letter (A to E) and colour.
The closest RER station to ISC Paris is “Pereire” on line C. It’s a 10 minute walk to/from the school.
Bus :
Paris has many bus lines. Buses run every 5-15 minutes, depending on the time of day.
The ones you will mostly use are Bus 53 (the closest stop to ISC Paris is “Alsace”) and Bus 94 (stop at “Reims - Hôtel des Impôts”). You can catch Bus 53 at “Opéra” or “Saint Lazare” and Bus 94 at “Wagram”, “Villiers” or “Saint Lazare”.
Train :
The stop “Clichy Levallois” is two stops from Saint Lazare (one of the 6 main train stations in Paris). “Clichy Levallois” is a five minute walk from ISC Paris: when leaving the station, turn right, go to the traffic lights, turn left on rue Victor Hugo, cross two streets, and you will see the ISC 2 building on your left in which the International Department is located on the first floor.
Taxi :
Late at night, we recommend you use a taxi. This is a way to be sure to get home safely. You can call a taxi or go to the closest “Station de taxi”. Taxis are available when their lights are out. Taxi lights: White = city fare, Orange = suburban fare, Blue = night fare
Ask the driver to take you to “Porte d’Asnières”. You will see the maroon and white ISC logo as you come across the “périphérique” ring road. The first building, ISC 1, houses the administrative offices and junior enterprises. The second building, ISC 2, houses classrooms and the International Department offices. This building is about 50 metres further along the street “Victor Hugo” in the town Levallois-Perret.
Car :
Take the “boulevard périphérique” and get off at Porte d’Asnières.
Transportation Tickets :
“Carte Imagine R”: (=Student Card):
This is a special one-year card for students under 26, at a very low cost: (Inner Paris zone 1 and 2 is 295,70 euros per year and 31.95 euros for the monthly pass). This card is 50% cheaper than the normal Pass Navigo. Regardless of the number of zones paid for, you have unlimited travel throughout all Ile-de-France (Paris and its suburbs) on weekends, public holidays and school holidays.
For more information : www.imagine-r.com and www.ratp.fr
If you want to subscribe to the “Carte Imagine R” you will have to fill in an application form that you will find at any metro stop and give a photo, one ISC Paris enrolment certificate and a RIB (French bank account reference). This option is recommended to students studying both Fall & Spring semester.
For students who study one semester at ISC Paris: you can choose to pay per month and stop paying once you leave. (see conditions in the Carte Imagine R contract). In that case, you will have to send back your transportation card during its last month of use.
If you rarely use transportation :
- A “carnet” of 10 tickets is 11.60 euros
- The traditional transportation card “Pass Navigo”: Weekly (Inner Paris zone 1 and 2 is 17,20€) or monthly transport card (Inner Paris zone 1 and 2 is 56,60€).
With this card you can use the transportation network in Paris and its suburbs in determined areas (according to the number of zones you pay for) without limit. The Pass Navigo is a photo-card with a special ticket (weekly or monthly ticket).
Paris and Europe.
You will enjoy Paris for its rich historical and cultural heritage, for its thriving student atmosphere and for its cosmopolitan ambiance. Because Paris is situated at the heart of Europe, you will be able to easily reach other interesting cities and sites via French and European transportation networks. Indeed, Paris is ideally placed if you intend to explore and visit Berlin, Krakow, Geneva, Manchester, Seville, Naples, Riga or Zagreb. Check « youth », « student » or « under 25» deals offered by airlines, railways and coach companies.
Our selection :
- Carte 12-25: travel card for the French railway network, up to 50% discount. www.sncf.com
- Pass for the European railway: travel Europe with amazing discounts www.raileurope.com and www.railpass.com
- O.T.U. Voyages: Student travel agency offering great discounts www.otu.fr
- Low cost companies: low-price flights within Europe www.easyjet.com
