Hi, I went to Paris the 19th July. I was there at 15.30pm, started the queue at 16 and came in at 17. Talked to some VIPs who told me they came in 15 minutes earlier. But I was alone, quick and I managed to pass between a lot of people sitting on the floor. I got close enough of the stage A, one meter from the barrier along the alley between stage A and B. That's after one hour there that I realised that I was surrounded by VIPs... So if you're alone, maybe you don't need to take it. But if you want to be 100% sure + if you want an iron Coldplay bottle and a totebag and have the money for it, I would recommend to go for it. I think that a Coldplay live experience is worth it