I'll be staying in Paris (arr. 1) in February 2014 and traveling each day to a conference at The University of Paris-Ouest Nanterre la Défense. Can anyone advise me on how to get from one place to the other via public transportation (bus, train, etc.)? Many thanks!
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
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According to the university's official site, take the RER A (direction: Saint-Germain-en-Laye) to Nanterre-Universite. For a zoomable map of the Metro & RER system, go here: http://tinyurl.com/6xmvms4
Posted by
London, United Kingdom
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Note that an ordinary Paris central zone Metro/RER ticket will not get you out as far as Nanterre, so you'll need to get a specific ticket. I don't know if the Paris system offers a weekly point-to-point season, but it might be worth enquiring at the station depending on the length of your conference.
Posted by
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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All Paris commuting questions, schedules, maps, itinerary planners, tourism info: http://www.ratp.fr/en/
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
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One more thing: You'll see on the map that the RER A line divides on the west side of Paris. Be sure to get on a train whose final stop is Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Posted by
Paris
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And remember when traveling on the RER to keep your ticket handy, because you have to run it through the turnstile again to exit!
Posted by
OP
Minnesota
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Thank you everyone for your advice and help! I really appreciate it.