Car Parking in Paris
Car parking in Paris can be a challenging situation for tourists or visitors to the area. As a vibrant city, Paris is a hub of entertainment, restaurants and beautiful attractions, meaning it’s always busy and parking costs can be high. For those planning a trip to the bright lights of the French capital, here are a few aspects to consider when parking your car.
Parking, as such, isn’t as costly as other European cities and there are many public car parks to take advantage of. However, you need to be aware that there are parking restrictions in specific areas, which can vary depending on the time and date. On street parking is prohibited on many streets in Paris and it’s illegal to leave your car for more than 24 hours in the same spot on a public road. In many towns, there are designated blue zones where you’ll find blue street markings and here you can park free for one hour between the time of 9am — 12pm and 2pm — 7pm Monday to Saturday, but you must display a parking disc in your car window. These are available from tourist offices, travel agents, and garages.
In areas where you are required to pay to park, ticket machines are available. Costs are up to one euro per hour, although some towns allow the first 30 minutes of parking to be free.
If you’re unsure of where or how to park on public roads, use a car park instead. Parking in a Paris car park offers security and the knowledge that you’re legally parking your vehicle. There are many car parks within central Paris and rates can differ between one and three euros per hour. The majority of car parks require you to collect a ticket on entering and payment before you collect your car. Reserving a car parking space before you reach your destination is the ideal way to secure a space and prevent the stress and time and having to look for a spot in the busy capital.
If you require a parking space for a long stay in Paris, it is highly recommended to secure parking in a monitored car park. Many car parks offer 24-hour parking with CCTV systems to provide you with peace of mind and stress-free parking. However, you’re also able to pre-book a space for just an hour should you require it.
Car parks are available near Paris train stations, hospitals, and tourist attractions. For instance, you’ll find secure car parks at Bastille, Champs-Elysees, Odeon, Trocadero and Tuileries. The major railway stations where you’ll find car parks include Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon, and Gare Saint-Lazare.
Car parking in Paris can be booked online for a free and easy method of securing a parking space. Furthermore, there are specially designed spaces for trucks at specific car parks in the capital. Disabled spaces for those holding a disabled parking badge as well as spaces for two wheel vehicles provide easy parking for all road users.
This article originally appeared on Big Page
