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France

LyonTravel Tips

Everything you need to know before you go.

Vibe
🍽️Gastronomy
🧵Silk Trade
🏛️Roman Ruins
🚪Traboules
🍷Wine Routes
💡Fête des Lumières

Peak Season

JUNE - AUGUST

Best Experience
Feels LikeSummer
Temperature17 — 28°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Shoulder Season

MARCH - MAY

Budget Friendly
Feels LikeSpring
Temperature7 — 18°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Shoulder Season

SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER

Budget Friendly
Feels LikeAutumn
Temperature9 — 20°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Off Season

DECEMBER - FEBRUARY

Avoid
Feels LikeWinter
Temperature1 — 6°C

Local patterns vary by region.

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Chat

WhatsApp

App
Dominant messaging app for locals and businesses.
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Money

Apple Pay

App
Contactless payment is ubiquitous across France.

Wise

App
Excellent for low-fee currency conversion to Euros.
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Utility

Google Maps

App
Reliable for walking and public transit directions.

Google Translate

App
Vital for translating French menus and signs.
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Delivery

Uber Eats

App
Most popular food delivery platform in France.

Deliveroo

App
Widely used alternative for restaurant delivery.
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Transport

Uber

App
Widely used across major cities for ride-hailing.

Bonjour RATP

App
Essential for navigating the Paris metro and bus systems.
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Travel Cards

Navigo Easy

Card
Reusable smart card for Paris public transport.
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THE DAILY TARGET

3 Premium Meals + Coffee$45.00
Daily Transport & Buffer$25.00
Activities & Entry Fees$20.00
Daily Spend Target$90.00
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TIPPING GUIDE

Restaurants

Service is included by law, but rounding up is appreciated.
2 — 5 %

Taxis

Not strictly expected, but rounding up to the nearest Euro is common.
1 — 2 USD

"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."

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LOCAL TRANSPORT

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TCL Metro & Tram

Single Trip
$2 — 6
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Vélo'v Bike Share

Single Trip
$1 — 3
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Taxi / Uber

Single Trip
$10 — 30

"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."

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Talk Basics

EnglishPronunciation
Hello
bohn-zhoorBonjour
Sorry / Excuse me
pahr-dohnPardon
Thank you
mehr-seeMerci
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Pay & Buy

EnglishPronunciation
Discount?
ewn ray-dook-syohnUne réduction ?
How much?
kohm-byan sah kootCombien ça coûte ?
Bill, please
lah-dee-syohn, seel voo plehL'addition, s'il vous plaît
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Eat & Drink

EnglishPronunciation
Vegan
vay-zhay-tah-lyanVégétalien
Not spicy
pah zay-pee-sayPas épicé
Vegetarian
vay-zhay-tah-ryanVégétarien
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Help & Safety

EnglishPronunciation
Help!
ah lehdÀ l'aide !
Hospital
oh-pee-tahlHôpital
Pharmacy
fahr-mah-seePharmacie
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Polite Refusal

EnglishPronunciation
I have a ride
zhay day-zhah uh trahns-porJ'ai déjà un transport
No thanks
nohn, mehr-seeNon, merci
Stop here
ah-reh-tay-voo ee-seeArrêtez-vous ici
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Utility

EnglishPronunciation
Water
duh lohDe l'eau
Toilet
oo sohn lay twah-letOù sont les toilettes ?
Where is...?
oo ehOù est... ?
Emergency Contacts
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Police / Tourist17
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Medical / Ambulance15