Trams In Paris: Busses go zooming all over the city, and to its suburbs as well, on something like 200 routes (thank heaven there are no longer any screeching trams in Paris) and it is easy to get the hang of them. For these racing public chariots—they are one-deckers, unlike the London busses, and often go as if the devil were after them—you buy from the conductor a carnet of units, using one unit, a narrow perforated strip, or more (up to 6 or 8), depending on the length of your trip. You have to state your destination, but this isn't hard, since all the main points are listed on the sides and rear of the vehicle and within as well.
The Selective Shopper on the Prowl Paris is a shopper's heaven, especially if the shopper is on the distaff side. It is an expensive heaven, in these days, notably excepting perfumes, which are far cheaper in Paris than in America, but the cost doesn't seem to frighten tourists away. Paris est toujours Paris.
Some Nuggets of Fact The Paris busses stop running, in most cases* about 9 P. M., the Metro at about 12:30 A. M. and Paris taxis may legally charge double fare after 11 p. M. A transportation map of Paris is invaluable, and the price of one, at any kiosk, is only a few cents. |
