[silpheed5]

I commuted via bus/RER/metro from the suburbs through Paris to La Defense for many years and didn't have that experience. It's not Japan but outside of strikes it was reliable enough. Also, the 'less wealthy' folks usually can't afford nor want all the expenses associated with car ownership in France. It's much more affordable to get a Navigo pass.

[retinaros]

I guess when that is all you ve seen that might be ok. which suburb was that? ladefense is a business district outside of paris. it is not paris.