I did a search by the information is still vague. I realize we can purchase our tickets at St. Michel to Versailles BUT...Do we have to change trains? I see that they join at a point in the west. Do we change trains or stay on? Thanks for your help.
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
Shelly no changing trains, get on train for Versailles Rive Gauche (Vick) also now named Versailles Chateau. and get off last stop. Its the simplest daytrip you can do.
Posted by
OP
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
373 posts
Thanks Pat, After all my planning...planning and more planning. I LIKE Simple! :) We are planning to purchase the round trip tickets too. :)
Posted by
OP
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
373 posts
Do you know if there is an actual manned ticket booth at the station or will we have to figure out a machine?
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10609 posts
There should be a manned booth.
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
Just so you know they don't give you a round trip tickets, it will be two separate tickets . If you buy from the machine you are looking for an "aller-retour" ticket.
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
Shelly any time before you go.. anytime you go through a metro station and see a manned booth open, just go get ticket then,, they are not date sensitive.. its almost easier to have them in hand in the morning when you go..
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
The RER C line divides on the west side of Paris. All trains with the nameplate VICK (alluded to by Pat) go to Versailles-Rive Gauche. The electronic board on the station platform will also show where each approaching train is going.
Posted by
OP
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
373 posts
Great news. So, we could get the tickets ahead and not do that the morning of our visit. Great! Yes I knew about the VICK, I had read that actually before this post. Just like to have all my ducks...in a row. :) Thanks all!