Last updated on January 14th, 2022 at 01:57 am
There are plenty of travel apps to help you plan and make the most of your upcoming trip. Paris is no exception for this, with its many outstanding landmarks and countless activities scattered throughout the city, you will need a bit of help! Here are the five best Paris Travel apps to plan your trip to the French capital.
Best Paris Travel Apps To Plan The Perfect Trip
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Best Apps To Get Around Paris
RATP
One app you will use the most during your trip is if you plan to use the metro to get around the city.
Which you will at some point as it is convenient to get from one point to another. Even though I still think one of the most effective ways to explore a city is walking and getting lost!
With the RATP app, you can get every itinerary you need from point A to B. With the différents options, you can choose which transportation you want to use Metro, Bus, Team or even Velib (bicycle to rent on the street). It’s a very convenient and basic app that nearly all Parisians use to know itineraries or timetables.
You can also check the online RATP website.
City Mapper
City mapper is another travel itinerary that can be very useful when you visit Paris. If you plan to use more than just the Parisian metro and explore further than Paris, this app will help you out in a more detailed way than the RATP one.
It gives you the price of your journey as well as the minutes and even the calories you’ll burn if you decide to take the bike or walk! You can also find the duration it would take on several taxis company such as Uber or G7.
Using the metro will also let you know if it’s best to get on at the front, middle or back, depending on where you’ll get off to be as close as possible to the exit. Pretty amazing!
Visit Paris By Metro
Another useful app to get around Paris run by RATP, this apps also caters to show you the city’s main landmarks and attractions as well as the instructions to get there by public transports. Hence the name of the apps, it’s a fun way to easily get around the city and not miss anything.
Velib’
Are you more of a bike person rather than a public transports? Then no worries, you can always hop on a bike.
Although Paris’ traffic can be a bit crazy and while drivers of the city are accustomed to bike, and, the city has a lot of bike lanes make sure to always ride carefully.
With the Velib’ app, you’ll be able to identify the closest docking stations and how many bikes are available – for pick up or for deposit.
Apps To Help You Communicate With The Locals
English French Dictionnary
You should never assume when travelling to a non-English speaking country that everyone will be able to speak English. Sure English is a worldwide language, but that doesn’t mean everyone does.
So you should know at least a few words; a little effort can go a long way! If you get a Larousse dictionary, you can be sure to get every phrase you need to know, no matter what the situation. Not only it’s one of the best Paris travel apps, but it’s valid everywhere in France.
If you’d like to read some more about French, here are 20 helpful travel sentences to know!
Apps To Help You Find What To Do In Paris
The Fork
TheFork is the best app to help you decide where to eat by finding out the best restaurants!
Not only this app helps out with the rating and discovering new places, but you can also book directly from it and get a discount.
It is excellent to keep a budget during your trip to Paris, as it can get quickly pricey, and indulge yourself at the same time.
You may also discover some great restaurants you may have not if you’re looking at a traditional Paris travel guide.
Spotted By Locals
However, this app is not specially dedicated to Paris and is super helpful if you’re visiting Paris. With spotted by locals, you’ll be able to find great off the beaten path activity in Paris to immerse yourself in the city, like a local entirely.
You will find some places and things to do you’d have never suspected the existence of. I am a local myself, and I also find some new stuff there from time to time!
MyLittleParis
Surely if you’re familiar with Instagram and has been following some account about Paris then you have surely seen MyLittleParis account.
Did you know they have an app? Well, now you do, every couple of days they offer a new offering on a limited duration with fun activities.
It is quite haphazardous but it’s worth checking up if you’re in the city for longer than a weekend!
That’s a wrap for my 5 best Paris travel apps; now, all you have to do is download them and get ready for your perfect trip to Paris. All you have to do is go out to find all the spots you want to check out and enjoy your Parisian adventure.
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Theresa says
France is on my list of places to re visit next year so these apps will deff help! I’m loving the Spotted by locals app. Had never heard of it before – (just downloaded it and I’m a bit guttered it goesn’t have cities in Australia as locations yet 🙁 ) oh well – for Paris it is!
Lyne says
I’m sure Australian cities will come soon enough! I hope you enjoy your next trip to Paris!
Unicorn says
Nice! I’m always on the lookout for good travel apps. They seem to change from city so it’s really handy to have a list of apps that locale-specific. Thanks! ☺️
Erica says
I’m heading to Paris in May and will definitely be downloading all of these apps before I go. La Fourchette sounds amazing! I always have a struggle picking restaurant while travelling, and this app will solve all my problems! Love it.
hollysbirdnest.com says
On my list to visit…these apps will be very helpful!
josypheen says
Oooh La Fourchette is very helpful. It is always great to find out about the apps that locals use! 😀
I already love City Mapper too…and now I need to find spotted by a local. That sounds like it could be useful anywhere in the world!
Zarina Rimbaud-Kadirbaks says
These are such great tips, thanks for sharing! I especially like the last one, Spotted by locals, as I’m always eager to seek out less touristy places 🙂
Kelly says
I have only been to Paris once (about 9 years ago) so will have to go back and use these apps one day! 🙂
millieandmommie says
Paris is my favorite!
Chrissy K says
Such a helpful post. Cannot wait to visit Paris again. Pinning so I know these apps when I return. Thanks for sharing!
Sophia Bawany says
City Mapper was a lifesaver for us when we were there last year! I fell in love with the city so we will be going back again and again once travel opens up 🙂 We didnt use public transport the first time but RATP and The Fork will be on my phone soon and will be used religously. Thank you for the super helpful apps. Fingers crossed we can get back to this magical city soon!
AllyTravels says
Downloading the RATP app now – I always get lost on the Metro in Paris!
shanyyizhaki says
Such a great and helpful guide! The city mapper seems like a life saver app when visiting the city.
E-HEALTHONLINE says
Waw nice briefing about the travel apps.Actually right we all are know about many apps for travel but sometime din’t get good app,but this article has good contents about that type of apps.Just i’ll say good info..nice
SHANY says
Great apps! I’m not living/ planning a trip soon to Paris but I’m definitely going to look for similar apps in the US. Thanks for sharing this!
Ildiko says
If things open up in the Spring, then Paris is on my list. Your app suggestions look great. Pinned. Thank you
Venaugh says
Thanks for sharing such a great post! I think this is something people dont look up enough and it makes life so much easier. I love that so many of your suggestions cater for visitors to help figure out how to get around.
Sarah | Travel for a Living says
Citymapper sure was my life saver whenever trying to navigate the Parisian metro system. It makes city trips just so easy. Never heard of the Forchette, but will check it out for my next Paris trip (as I find Tripadvisor a bit too sponsored nowadays)
Krista says
I think the app I would most need is the English French translation app! The other ones sound very helpful too though.
tripscholars says
I’m always dreaming of trip to Paris, so I’m pinning this for later! Thanks for doing the research so we can find the best apps in one place!
The Jetset Boyz says
The Fork has partnered with several European airlines, so if you’re a member of their frequent flyer program you’ll earn points when making a reservation.