Maps

Maps Here you will find a collection of downloadable Paris Metro, RER & train maps followed by excerpts of Map related articles.

Paris Train Maps Collection

In downloadable/printable PDF format.

RER Train Map - Regional Express Train network (RER) connecting popular destinations to central Paris such as

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG),

Disneyland Paris, Orly Airport, Eiffel Tower. Includes train lines RER A, B, C, D, E in central Paris extending out into the Ile-de-France region.

Paris Metro Map - Paris Subway network (Metro) with Metro Lines 1 through 14 serving central Paris. Map includes RER A-E trains, plus Tram lines 1, 2, 3.

Compact Paris Metro Map - Compact version of Paris Metro map, suitable for high quality 4x6 printing on photo paper. Instructions on printing the Compact Paris Metro Map.

Metro Map with Streets - Metro Lines shown in relation to city streets within Paris.

Paris Public Transport Zone Map - Map showing the 5 fare zones for Paris and surrounding region. Applies to Paris travel passes: Pass Navigo / Carte Orange, Pass Navigo Decouverte, Paris Visite, Ticket Mobilis/Jeunes valid on Paris Metro, RER, Tram, Buses, and trains. For more information see Paris Fare Zones.

Paris Airport Transportation Map - Simplified version of Paris RER/Bus map showing routes connecting Paris to CDG (Roissy-Charles de Gaulle) and ORY (Paris-Orly) Airports.

TGV Train Map - High Speed Train (TGV) network map covering France. (courtesy of RailEurope.com)

CDG Airport Map - Overview map of Aeroport Charles de Gaulle's three terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.

Orly Airport Map - Overview map of Aeroport Paris-Orly's (ORY) two terminals: Orly West ("Orly Ouest"), Orly South ("Orly Sud").

RER Line Maps (below) - Detailed information on individual RER train lines A through E with station names, fare zones, terminus (end-of-line) stations on line branches. Shows stations with:

connections to Metro lines & other RER lines,
access to highspeed (TGV) and commuter (Transilien) trains at large train stations ("Gare"),
access to tourist attractions (Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Orsay Museum, etc.)
handicap accessibility

RER A Line Map - The "Disneyland Paris" train line. For more information see RER A train schedule and line map.

RER B Line Map - The CDG Paris Airport train line. For more information see RER B train schedule and line map.

RER C Line Map - For more information see RER C train schedule and line map.

RER D Line Map

RER E Line Map

Wheelchair Accessibility Map - Shows RER & Metro stations accessible by people with movement impairment or requiring a wheelchair. Also shows Bus lines inaccessible by wheelchair.

(Maps are provided courtesy of RATP and Transilien).

Maps

Downloadable / Printable Paris Metro and RER train maps with explanations on how to use them best.

TGV Map

By Ben | January 11, 2009 | in Maps

France TGV Map showing high speed train lines in deep purple and light purple (click to enlarge). This TGV Map shows the main TGV destinations in France: Paris Rennes Nantes Bordeaux Montpellier Marseille Lyon Strasbourg The principal France TGV routes shown on the TGV map include: TGV South-East (Sud Est) Line (leaving from Gare de … Read more

Virtual Tour of Paris Streets on Google Maps

By Ben | December 3, 2008 | in Maps

You can now take a virtual walking tour of Paris with Google’s Street View service on Google Maps. As you can see, the Google car has been making the rounds in Paris. It’s even managed to capture yours truly showing some friends around Paris. (Google car photo courtesy of dH FlickR)

RER Train Line Maps

By Ben | July 9, 2008 | in Maps RER

RER Train Line Maps The following RER Train Line maps are specific to a single RER Train line, A, B, C, D, or E. Each RER Line map shows: Stations along the RER line Branches & Terminus (last) stations for each branch, used to specify direction of travel for RER trains along their platforms within … Read more

Paris Street Map

By Ben | June 29, 2008 | in Maps

The best detailed Paris street map to buy is The Paris Mapguide from Michael Middleditch. I’ve not found a Paris street too small to be included in this book. There are some outlying arrondissements that are not covered fully though, so beware if you’ll be traveling at the outer edge of any of the border … Read more

RER A Line Map Panel

By Ben | June 16, 2008 | in Maps RER RER A

This is a photo of a RER A Line Map within Gare de Lyon showing its five branches: A1 – Saint Germain-en-Laye A2 – Boissy, Saint-Léger A3 – Cergy Le Haut A4 – Marne La Vallée, Chessy, Euro Disney A5 – Poissy To know which direction you should be taking on a RER A train, … Read more

Closest Metro Stations to Sacre Coeur

By Ben | June 7, 2008 | in Attractions Maps

The closest Paris Metro stations to the basilica Sacre Coeur include: Abbesses – Line 12 (green) Anvers – Line 2 (blue) Lamarck Caulaincourt – Line 12 (green) As Montmarte is quite a hilly area of Paris, a cable car (Funiculaire de Montmarte) is available to take you from the base of the church grounds to … Read more

Closest Metro Stations to Paris Opera House

By Ben | June 7, 2008 | in Attractions Maps

The Opera House in Paris (Opéra Garnier) has several nearby metro stations including: Opera (Line 3, Line 7, Line 8) Chausée d’Antin La Fayette (Line 7, Line 9) Auber on RER line A (Red) (Map courtesy RATP)

Closest Metro Stations to Louvre Museum

By Ben | June 7, 2008 | in Attractions Maps

Louvre by Georgia Mizuleva The closest Paris Metro station to the Louvre Museum is Louvre Rivoli and Palais Royal Musée du Louvre, both on Line 1 (yellow) which travels underneath Rue de Rivoli. The closest RER station is Chatelet Les Halles on line RER A. See Paris Metro Maps for a full map.