If you have specific apps we should download for our time in each of these cities-- I would appreciate it. Great maps. Metro app or perhaps restaurants or touring info.
Thank You
Recent visitor to Paris: I used Paris Metro, CityMaps2Go, several Versailles apps (palace, garden, etc) and Jardin des impressionnismes (on my day trip to Giverny). CityMaps was helpful, Jardin was terrific, Paris Metro only so-so (the website is better, so I used that from my laptop in the evenings). I didn't really use the Versailles app so I can't rate that one. Would have liked a map of the Louvre but couldn't find one that was free. Mostly if I needed a map or a metro map I used the paper one from the back of Rick's pocket guide to Paris.
Thank you. This is helpful.
If you're going to have data, CityMapper for getting around various cities. It covers Paris and Madrid but not Zurich or Toulouse.
For Paris:
CityMaps2Go - Free use, does not use Data; download the city you’re in. Shows icons for ATMs/Banks/Restaurants/Metros/Buses and more
World Lens - Using camera live translation of text, great with menus
Rick Steves Audio Europe - Download the city you’re in & use it at certain sites or city walks
Google Translate – Free, great App
Out of the Line – Used to make reservations for entrance time to Notre Dame Towers
Taxis G7 – Taxis service that you can use to order if need be
The Fork – Used for dinner reservations at certain places
Velib – City Bike Rentals – Pick up & Drop Off points
Public Toilets in Paris - Shows locations & works off line