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Hi,
I'm going to be working as an intern in Paris for 7 months, so will be commuting into central Paris (Bastille) from just outside Paris, in zone 3, everyday. Obviously the Navigo pass (zones 1-3) is the best way of doing it, but I've just got a few queries that I'm wondering whether anyone with experience of them on here could help me with...
1) Applying/ Living in the region
I understand that you can only apply online and have it delivered to your address if you live within the Île-de-France region. If you don't you have to fill in a paper form from a RATP office. (of which there seem to be several types, am I right in thinking not all can do this?) I will be living in the region, and do have an address (although move out in 4 weeks time) - would it be best to apply online and have it there waiting for me, or to fill in and hand back the paper form?
2) Attestion de l'employeur (point 1.6 on this document: http://www.stif.org/IMG/pdf/CGU_du_passe_Navigo.pdf)
I've seen some references on the Navigo website to getting your employer to fill out an 'attestion' relating to working in the IdF region... does anyone know in which circumstances this is required?
3) Dézonage + use on non Réseau Île-de-France transport
I believe that as a zone 1-3 monthly navigo subscription holder, on bank holidays and at weekends, my ticket becomes 'all zones' at no extra cost. Does this happen automatically, or if not, how? Also, I see on the FAQ on the Navigo website, (https://rechargercommandernavigo.fr/962b56fa-b455-11e1b5b5-000c29fc784d/content.prepareFAQ2.do) that I am also valid on TER and Intercités service within the region. However, there seems to be little information about that from a google search, so if anyone could confirm whether/ how this works in practice, that would be great!
And one for the enthusiast in me...
4) Loco-hauled in Île-de-France
I understand that some Transillien lines are in fact loco + stock. In particular, line P has the un-electrified Provins and La Ferté Milon branches, which seem to be diesel loco + stock during the week. Is this still the case at weekends, when I'd have the time and be valid on these services in zone 5? (providing Dézonage works as described in question 3) Any particular lines that people would recommend/ avoid?
Thanks in advance. If you can only answer one of my questions, then don't worry, all contributions are welcome!
I'm going to be working as an intern in Paris for 7 months, so will be commuting into central Paris (Bastille) from just outside Paris, in zone 3, everyday. Obviously the Navigo pass (zones 1-3) is the best way of doing it, but I've just got a few queries that I'm wondering whether anyone with experience of them on here could help me with...
1) Applying/ Living in the region
I understand that you can only apply online and have it delivered to your address if you live within the Île-de-France region. If you don't you have to fill in a paper form from a RATP office. (of which there seem to be several types, am I right in thinking not all can do this?) I will be living in the region, and do have an address (although move out in 4 weeks time) - would it be best to apply online and have it there waiting for me, or to fill in and hand back the paper form?
2) Attestion de l'employeur (point 1.6 on this document: http://www.stif.org/IMG/pdf/CGU_du_passe_Navigo.pdf)
I've seen some references on the Navigo website to getting your employer to fill out an 'attestion' relating to working in the IdF region... does anyone know in which circumstances this is required?
3) Dézonage + use on non Réseau Île-de-France transport
I believe that as a zone 1-3 monthly navigo subscription holder, on bank holidays and at weekends, my ticket becomes 'all zones' at no extra cost. Does this happen automatically, or if not, how? Also, I see on the FAQ on the Navigo website, (https://rechargercommandernavigo.fr/962b56fa-b455-11e1b5b5-000c29fc784d/content.prepareFAQ2.do) that I am also valid on TER and Intercités service within the region. However, there seems to be little information about that from a google search, so if anyone could confirm whether/ how this works in practice, that would be great!
And one for the enthusiast in me...
4) Loco-hauled in Île-de-France
I understand that some Transillien lines are in fact loco + stock. In particular, line P has the un-electrified Provins and La Ferté Milon branches, which seem to be diesel loco + stock during the week. Is this still the case at weekends, when I'd have the time and be valid on these services in zone 5? (providing Dézonage works as described in question 3) Any particular lines that people would recommend/ avoid?
Thanks in advance. If you can only answer one of my questions, then don't worry, all contributions are welcome!