Practical apps for a short Paris trip: metro and RER, bike share, ride hail, official tickets, food delivery, translation, money, and travel data. Links go to the App Store or Google Play when a native app matters.
A few days in Paris move fast. These are the apps I reach for on a visitor schedule, not a long-term move. Timed Louvre entry is sold on the Louvre official ticket site, so that card sends you there first. Each card includes a short note, the icon, and buttons to the App Store, Google Play, or the official site when that is the right place to start.
Official RATP companion for metro, RER, buses, and trams in the Paris region. Plan trips, see service alerts, and buy mobile tickets or passes when your itinerary fits what the app sells that season.
Door-to-door routing that mixes walking with local transit in plain language. Handy if you already use it in other cities and want one familiar screen while you hop between arrondissements.
Regional authority app for trip search, network maps, and many Île-de-France tickets or Navigo loads on a compatible phone. France-focused by design, so expect French-forward labels and local payment paths.
Official bike share app for Paris and the wider Métropole with live dock maps and pass purchase. Blue mechanical bikes and green e-bikes follow different pricing rules, so glance at the station details before you unlock.
Ride hail with upfront pricing when the metro will not get you there on time. You need a working phone number and a payment method that matches your account region settings.
The museum runs timed entry for most visits. Buy on the official ticket site before you go, keep the QR handy offline if you can, and follow the gate instructions for your slot.
Official Château de Versailles app with maps, opening hours, and audio tours in many languages. Download tours on Wi-Fi if you want playback to stay steady in thick stone corridors.
Official resort app for tickets, wait times, park maps, mobile food orders, and hotel tasks. English is available, so you can keep a full park day inside one account.
Restaurant reservations with reviews and partner discounts across France. Busy dining rooms near major sights fill early, so pick a time a day or two ahead when you care about a specific address.
Meals and some groceries delivered to your hotel or rental when you want a low-key night in. Drop the pin at the correct courtyard or rear entrance so the rider finds the door without a long phone tag.
Download French offline packs before you roam so menus and signs still work in airplane mode. Camera mode reads packaging and exhibit labels when you do not want to type full sentences.
Hold euros, convert at transparent rates, and spend with a Wise debit card if your home bank piles on foreign fees. Features and limits depend on your verified home country inside the app.
Buy a travel eSIM data plan when your handset supports eSIM and you want a local rate without a plastic SIM. Compare the quoted allowance against your carrier travel pass before you pay.
Most contactless cards work at major sights and chains. Keep one physical card in a separate pocket as a backup if a wallet goes missing.