Wheelchair in Paris

I hate to sound discouraging, but from what I've seen Paris is definitely NOT wheelchair friendly. Lots of steps, few escalators, almost no elevators, etc. in the metro and RER (trains). Maybe you could hire a van/tour guide to take you to the main sites. I hope you do get to see the city since it's my favorite!

Carol
This link may be helpful

http://goparis.about.com/od/gettingaround/f/Paris_accesible.htm

I agree with Amy'[s comments. I took my 85 year old mother who had Parkinson's and could walk but not far and with difficulty. First of all I got a hotel right across from the Louvre (but haunting hotels.com util I found the right rate!) We got wheelchairs everywhere
in the museums and found everyone very polite and respectful. When I told taxi
drivers how old she was, they would be very patient and nice. The French have an
incredible respect for old people. Ad I learned the location of every bench in Paris, I swear!

There is a lovely place to rest on the side and back of Notre Dame with lots of benches. and then there is the Tuileries.
We did not attempt my favorite place in Paris....Sainte Chapelle as there are narrow winding stairs which I knew she could not manage. It helps a lot if you have been there before as then you know the pitfalls. Also research, research, research! Museum websites have helpful information on accessibility and get one of those laminated maps that show
Taxi Stands......infinitely useful. I think you have to be prepared to spend a bit more for a decent hotel, lots of taxis, etc. and do get a Museum Pass so you bypass the lines. We spent a day at\the Musee D'Orsay...eating there in the
large dining room which was nice.

When I took my elderly mother to Paris, we used taxis and tour buses to get to sites we were visiting. The metro stations have stairs, so I knew that would wear her out too much, and wanted to save her energy for actually seeing museums. At the Louvre, Orangerie, Orsay, and Versailles we were able to borrow wheelchairs for her. We had the most trouble with the wheelchair at Versailles where the crowds and cobblestones made using the chair difficult. Using the wheelchairs helped her tremendously.

Many thanks to all who have been so helpful to give some options while visiting Paris. I appreciate it so much. Thank you. Thank you