Due to weekend departures, Friday evening traffic can be difficult as early as 4pm. Parking Though far from numerous, underground parking garages are available in several major districts. To use a parking meter, simply refer to the scale of charges posted on the front of the machine and insert the appropriate amount of coin currency. A fine of 75 FF is levied for non-payment. Walking offers visitors a chance to savor the city's sights and sounds at their own pace, with the plus of street entertainment in some of the more animated neighborhoods.
Pedestrians are perfectly safe as long as they obey traffic signals and watch for turning cars.
Area maps , or plans du quartier , are posted at street corners in every arrondissement. Boats depart from each landing every 25 minutes. A total of 130km of bicycle paths crisscross the city and lush woods located at each of its extremities. The central riverbank roads, or quais , are even closed to traffic 10am-4pm every Sunday. The RATP operates a citywide network offering bicycle rentals, guided tours, secure bicycle parking, and free information and advice.