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Booking your flight to Paris

We have selected 5 airlines that offer bookings on flights to and from Paris. Having several airlines to choose from allows you to avoid not finding the flight you’re interested in on the date that suits you best, and to easily compare the prices available.

Arriving in Paris by plane: how do I get to the center of Paris?

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Paris has two airports: the main one to the north (Charles-de-Gaulle Roissy Airport – CDG ), 27 km from the center of Paris, and to the south (Orly – ORY), 16 km from the center of Paris. Charles-de-Gaulle airport consists of Terminal 1, Terminal 3 for charter flights to vacation destinations, Terminal 2 (le most important, with sub-terminals A to G).

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Getting to central Paris from Charles-de-Gaulle airport

Traveling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the center of Paris offers several transportation options, each varying in cost, travel time, and convenience. Here’s an overview to help you choose the best method:

Tips:

    • Navigo Pass: If you plan to use public transportation extensively during your stay, consider purchasing a Navigo Easy or Navigo Découverte pass for unlimited travel within selected zones.

    • Luggage: For travelers with heavy or bulky luggage, taxis or direct metro services may offer more comfort.

    • Peak Hours: Public transportation can be crowded during peak hours (8:00-10:00 AM and 5:00-7:00 PM). Plan accordingly.

1. RER B Train (Fast metro – line B/B3)

    • Follow the signs RER or Trains. From Terminal 1 take first the CDGVAL automatic shuttle (3 mn ride).

    • Route: CDG to central Paris stations (e.g., Gare du Nord, Châtelet – Les Halles)

    • Frequency: Every 3 to 15 minutes

    • Travel Time: Approximately 25 to 35 minutes

    • Cost: €13 (as of January 2025) – The Ticket Paris Région <> Aéroports costs 13€ (single fare from-to Paris and any destination in the Paris region, as trains between Paris ans suburb). This special fare ticket is required to connect to CDG or Orly (the Ticket Métro-Train-RER is not valid for airport services).

    • Note: The RER B is one of the fastest and most economical ways to reach Paris, especially if you have manageable luggage.

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2. Roissybus

    • Follow the Bus signage

    • Route: CDG to Opéra district in Paris

    • Frequency: Every 15 to 20 minutes

    • Travel Time: Approximately 60 minutes, depending on traffic

    • Cost: €13 (as of January 2025)

    • Tickets: Purchase at ticket counters, machines, or onboard (slightly higher fare)

    • Note: The Roissybus provides a direct connection without intermediate stops, making it convenient for travelers heading to the Opéra area.

3. Le Bus Direct (Line 2)

    • Follow the bus signage

    • Route: CDG to various stops in Paris, including Porte Maillot, Étoile/Champs-Élysées, and Trocadéro

    • Frequency: Every 30 minutes

    • Travel Time: Approximately 45 to 60 minutes

4. Taxis

Note: Avoid solicitors inside the terminal offering taxi services, as they are probably not licensed. In case of accident, you will not be insured. In addition the price they ask to go to Paris is usually twice or more than the official flat price official taxies charge. Always proceed to the official taxi ranks.

How to Find Official Taxis at CDG Airport

To ensure a safe and legitimate taxi experience:

    1. Follow Airport Signage: After exiting customs, follow the signs directing you to the official taxi stands.

    1. Designated Taxi Ranks: Each terminal has specific areas for taxis:

        • Terminal 1: Exit at Gate 24 on the Arrivals level.

        • Terminal 2A: Exit at Gate 6.

        • Terminal 2C: Exit at Gate 14.

        • Terminal 2D: Exit at Gate 7.

Taxi Fares from CDG to Paris

As of February 2025, the fixed rates for taxi journeys between CDG Airport and Paris are:

    • Right Bank (Rive Droite): €56

    • Left Bank (Rive Gauche): €65

    • Please note that for all Parisian cab fares, only a passenger surcharge of €5.50 may be applied for 5th and subsequent passengers. No additional charges for luggage or other standard services.

    • Payment Methods: Most taxis accept cash and credit cards, but it’s advisable to confirm with the driver before starting your journey.

    • Receipts: If you require a receipt, inform the driver at the end of your trip.

    • Tipping: While not mandatory, rounding up the fare or adding a small tip for good service is appreciated (Usually 10 to 15%)

    • Night rate is a little higher (between 7:00pm and 7:00am)

    • Cab drivers tip: 10-15% – at customer’s discretion

    • Duration: Approximately 30 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

If your destination is not the city of Paris, estimated rates from CDG airport are as follows

    • 75-95€ to Disneyland

    • 50-75€ Défense area (Business district)

    • 80-95€ Versailles

    • 75-85€ to Orly airport

5. Taxis VTC system

Reservations must be made in advance on the website NAVECO or Allocab or UBER.

    • VTC driver schedule blocked at time of booking.

    • Free waiting time: 1 hour at the airport and 15 minutes at the station.

    • A special welcome with a free sign.

    • Flight or train arrival tracking.

    • You receive the number of your VTC driver by SMS.

Where are the VTCs at Paris-CDG?

    1. Terminal 1 – Dépose minute professionnel niveau Départs, porte 16

    1. Terminal 2A – Dépose-minute niveau Arrivées, porte 5

    1. Terminal 2C – Dépose-minute niveau Arrivées, porte 12

    1. Terminal 2D – Dépose-minute niveau Arrivées, porte 6

    1. Terminal 2E – Arrivée-minute 2E, porte 6.

    1. Terminal 2F – Dépose-minute niveau Départs, porte 10.

    1. Terminal 2G – Dépose-minute sur le parvis.

Getting to central Paris from Orly airport

Traveling from Orly Airport (ORY) to central Paris offers several transportation options, each varying in cost, travel time, and convenience. Here’s an overview to help you choose the best method:

Tips:

    • Navigo Pass: If you plan to use public transportation extensively during your stay, consider purchasing a Navigo Easy or Navigo Découverte pass for unlimited travel within selected zones.

    • Luggage: For travelers with heavy or bulky luggage, taxis or direct metro services may offer more comfort.

    • Peak Hours: Public transportation can be crowded during peak hours (8:00-10:00 AM and 5:00-7:00 PM). Plan accordingly.

1. Paris Métro Line 14 – Direct to center of Paris

    • Route: Direct service from Aéroport d’Orly station to central Paris stations (e.g., Châtelet-Les Halles).

    • Frequency: Every 3 to 5 minutes.

    • Travel Time: Approximately 25 minutes to Châtelet-Les Halles.

    • Cost: €13 for a single journey (as of January 2025).

    • Tickets: “Airport Paris Region” ticket, valid for travel between the airport and any metro, RER, or Transilien station in Paris.

Note: This option provides a direct and efficient route to central Paris without the need for transfers.

2. Orlyval + RER B Combination

    • Route: Take the Orlyval automated shuttle from Orly Airport to Antony station, then transfer to RER B towards central Paris.

    • Frequency: Orlyval every 4 to 7 minutes; RER B every 3 to 10 minutes.

    • Travel Time: Approximately 6 minutes on Orlyval + 25 minutes on RER B to central Paris.

    • Cost: €11 for Orlyval (as of March 2023) + RER B fare (€2.50), totaling approximately €13.50.

    • Tickets: Combined tickets available at Orlyval stations.

Note: While this option requires a transfer at Antony, it offers flexibility in reaching various parts of Paris served by the RER B line.

3. Tramway T7 + Métro Line 7

    • Route: From Orly Airport, take Tramway T7 to Villejuif-Louis Aragon station, then transfer to Métro Line 7 towards central Paris.

    • Frequency: Tramway T7 every 6 to 15 minutes; Métro Line 7 every 2 to 7 minutes.

    • Travel Time: Approximately 30 minutes on Tramway T7 + 30 minutes on Métro Line 7.

    • Cost: €2.00 for Tramway T7 + €2.50 for Métro Line 7, totaling €4.50. en.wikipedia.org

    • Tickets: Purchase separate tickets for tram and metro; consider loading them onto a Navigo Easy card for convenience.

Note: This is the most economical option, though it involves a transfer and a longer travel time.

4. Bus Services

    • Route: Several bus lines connect Orly Airport to different parts of Paris.

    • Examples:

        • RATP Bus 183: Connects Orly to Porte de Choisy (Métro Line 7).

        • Albatrans Bus 91-10: Connects Orly to Massy-Palaiseau station.

    • Frequency: Varies by line; typically every 15 to 30 minutes.

    • Travel Time: Approximately 40 to 60 minutes, depending on the route and traffic.

    • Cost: €2.00 to €6.00, depending on the specific bus line and destination.

    • Tickets: Purchase onboard or at airport kiosks; some buses accept Navigo passes.

Note: Buses are a cost-effective option but may be subject to traffic delays.

5. Taxi

Note: Avoid solicitors inside the terminal offering taxi services, as they are probably not licensed. In case of accident, you will not be insured. In addition the price they ask to go to Paris is usually twice or more than the official flat price official taxies charge. Always proceed to the official taxi ranks.

    • Route: Direct from Orly Airport to your destination in Paris.

    • Availability: 24/7 at designated taxi ranks outside each terminal.

    • Travel Time: Approximately 20 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic.

    • Cost: Fixed rates as of February 2024:

        • Right Bank (Rive Droite): €56

        • Left Bank (Rive Gauche): €65

Note: Taxis offer door-to-door service, ideal for those with heavy luggage or seeking convenience.

Taxi Fares from Orly Airport to Paris

As of February 2025, the fixed rates for taxi journeys between Orly Airport and Paris are:

    • 45 € between aéroport of Paris-Orly and Paris “rive droite” (North of the Seine river)

    • 36 € between aéroport of Paris-Orly and Paris “rive gauche” (South of the Seine river)

    • These rates are all-inclusive, meaning supplement – 4 persons max.- Note that for all Parisian cab fares, only a passenger surcharge of €5.50 may be applied for 5th and subsequent passengers. No additional charges for luggage or other standard services.

    • Duration: Approximately 20 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

    • Payment Methods: Most taxis accept cash and credit cards, but it’s advisable to confirm with the driver before starting your journey.

    • Receipts: If you require a receipt, inform the driver at the end of your trip.

    • Tipping: While not mandatory, rounding up the fare or adding a small tip for good service is appreciated (Usually 10 to 15%)Please

Other destinations are rate free but about:

    • 75-105 € for Disneyland

    • 40-70 € for Versailles

    • 40-55 € for la Défense (Business district)

    • 75-85 € for Roissy airport

How to Find Official Taxis at Orly Airport

To ensure a safe and legitimate taxi experience:

    1. Follow Airport Signage: After exiting customs, follow the signs directing you to the official taxi stands.

    1. Designated Taxi Ranks: Each terminal has specific areas for taxis:

        • Terminal 1-2: Exit at Gate 14a on the Arrivals level.

        • Terminal 3: Exit at Gate 32a.

        • Terminal 4: Exit at Gate 48a.

6. Taxis VTC system

Reservations must be made in advance on the website NAVECO or Allocab or UBER.

    • VTC driver schedule blocked at time of booking.

    • Free waiting time: 1 hour at the airport and 15 minutes at the station.

    • A special welcome with a free sign.

    • Flight or train arrival tracking.

    • You receive the number of your VTC driver by SMS.

Where are the VTCs at Paris-CDG?

    • Orly Terminal 1-2 : porte 14a

    • Orly Terminal 3 : porte 32a

    • Orly Terminal 4 : porte 48a

Tips:

    • Navigo Pass: If you plan to use public transportation extensively during your stay, consider purchasing a Navigo Easy or Navigo Découverte pass for unlimited travel within selected zones.

    • Luggage: For travelers with heavy or bulky luggage, taxis or direct metro services may offer more comfort.

    • Peak Hours: Public transportation can be crowded during peak hours (8:00-10:00 AM and 5:00-7:00 PM). Plan accordingly.

Arriving in Paris by train: how do I get to the center of Paris?

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Map of main train station locations in Paris (These railway lines are all interconnected with the metro):

    • Gare du Nord for trains from Great Britain, Belgium and the Netherland → Show also on the map the RER from airport

    • Gare de l’Esr for trains from Germany

    • Gare de Lyon for tains from Switzerland, South-East of France, Italia and Spain (Est cost)

    • Gare Montparnasse for trains from French Brittany, South-West of France, Spain (West cost)

Booking of train tickets :

 

Arriving in Paris by car: how do I get to the center of Paris?

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Map of motorways. Close to Paris, all the motorway are free of charge

There’s a lot of accommodation in Paris. But also a lot of tourists. For much of the year, accommodation in Paris is a problem, and prices rise with the shortage of rooms. So it’s wisest to make a reservation as soon as you know your arrival and departure dates from Paris.

Below you’ll find 6 links to accommodation booking sites, so you can find the right solution for your needs. Very often, the accommodation you want is no longer available (reservation sites are limited by a pre-empted number of rooms). With several sites, you multiply your chances of finding the accommodation you want, while comparing prices.

In France, hotel rooms are classified by a number of stars: 2 to 5 stars + Palace. Five stars is the top-of-the-range category. In addition, all rooms are rated from 0 to 10 (in their own star category). Ratings below 8 are generally eliminated. Ratings above 9 are, of course, the most recommended. Note, however, that a rating of 9 in a 2* hotel may correspond to a more comfortable room than a rating of 8 in a 3* hotel.

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Twenty districts (arrondissements 1 to 20) of Paris

Hotel room rates in Paris depend on the number of stars, the hotel’s quality rating and, above all, its location in Paris: the general rule is that the further you are from the center (arrondissements 1 to 10), the more affordable the prices, with a few exceptions like the 18th arrondissement (Montmartre).

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    • Crypte archéologique Notre Dame – Temporary unavailable

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Self-guided walk in Paris

believe that visiting Paris can only be done by walking the streets – after visiting the “must-sees” (Monuments, museum, churches and cathedrals). That’s why we’ve put together a series of self-guided walks that start at the exit door of the best-known monuments, museums, churches and cathedrals, and lead to the entrance of another monument, museum or other building to visit. See below the list of the available walks :

    • Walk from Louvre to Concord-Square via Tuileries and Place-Vendôme

    • Walk Arc-de-Triomphe to Place-de-la-Concorde via the Champs-Elysées Avenue

    • Stroll in the Ile-de-la-Cité of Paris, 800 year history

    • Walk Opera-Garnier to Grand-Magasin Lafayette and Concorde-Square

    • Walk from Eiffel-Tower to Palais-de-Chaillot via Place d’Iena

    • Walk from Palais-de-Chaillot to Arc-de-Triomphe via George-V Avenue

    • Walk from Pompidou-museum to the Bastille via the Marais

    • Walk Pigalle to Sacré-Coeur by south of Montmartre Hill

    • Montmartre hill self-guided stroll on the top of Paris

    • Walk Museum of Montmartre to Pigalle via Moulin-Rouge

But that’s not all: the routes of these walks are not chosen at random. Along the way, you’ll come across many things to see that aren’t in the guidebooks or brochures. On average, you’ll come across a “Point of Interest” every 150 to 200 m (Paris is exceedingly rich in things to see, historical, anecdotal, etc.). You don’t waste your time just getting around (… and unnecessarily, for example, by metro ), you learn a lot by walking. Because every point of interest is commented on and documented, just like a human guide.

The tourist area, where most of the sights are to be found, is not very large. As a result, our walks are accessible to everyone. They’re only 2 to 3 km long each and last around 2 to 2.5 hours: i is not a 100 m race! And this distance is enough to reach the entrance of the next museum to visit – or not – and to start the next connected walk.

What’s more, we’re in the process of “sprinkling” our routes with addresses of trusted merchants (rated for the quality of their products, service and prices) so that you can stop for a bite to eat. These include restaurants/bistros, patisseries/bakeries, cafés, but also galleries and other things to see or consume.

So far, we’ve organized 10 self-guided walks, which can be “reversed” (walking in either direction) at the click of a button, making a total of 20 starting points. This allows us to “mesh” the entire tourist territory of Paris.

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But it costs time to choose and test each of the walks, and also to develop other walks in Paris. The price of a walk, on your cell-phone, is 20€ each, with no limit on the number of participants. That’s very cheap, compared with a human guide who charges also €20 to €25 – but per participant!

Last but not least, you can choose a time for your walk that suits you, with no meeting point required. You can also interrupt your walk at any time, and pick it up where you left off the next day.

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We’ve given you a lot of information about Paris above, so that you can build up the organization of your stay. But there’s still a lot to be done to plan day by day, to synchronize visits without it being a marathon through the streets of Paris at the risk of forgetting what can be seen without rushing.

That’s why we’ve put together a series of standard stays that meet the usual demands of visitors to Paris, within a given timeframe (1 to 10 days), and which also include a daily schedule. This means you get everything you can choose for yourself earlier in this article, but plus geographically classified to be seen or visited without wasting unnecessary time.

The daily schedule is organized around one or two walks, allowing you to learn about Paris around the corner and not just what you see in museums or monuments.

Organizing your stay also includes pre-selecting reservations: for a given visit, you know at a glance what choices to make, so you don’t have to search for them among the possible options. This is even more useful when looking for your flight if you’re coming by plane, or when looking for a hotel room, which can be problematic at certain times of the year. What’s more, you have the option of consulting us once to amend or modify your proposed stay.

Finally, the cost of this service is only €90 for a 2-day stay, and €30 for each additional day. And you know what: the price of the walks is included in this package, saving between €20 and €40 per day (1 or 2 walks). Contact us through the following e-mail ….

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Your stay in Paris wouldn’t be complete without bringing back some souvenirs from the capital of France. We’ve decided to offer you a selection of easy-to-take souvenirs that won’t overload your luggage:

  • First and foremost, these are quality High Definition photos of Paris, its monuments and all the extraordinary things you can or may have seen. These are collector’s photos, in digital form, which you can use directly on screen (TV, frames, etc.) or as prints, entrusting them to your favorite local photographer. You can then use them in your living room or staircase as a sophisticated, high-end decoration.
    You’ll receive these digital HD photos immediately upon purchase over the Internet, whether you’re still in Paris or already back home. They’re very affordable, and come in small, medium and large sizes, up to 40×50 cm (15 “x20”) as standard, and over 1 m (40″) on request. Each photo comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the photographer, so it’s sure to become part of your collection, which will only appreciate in time.
  • Then we have our Paris Art Photos, numbered (less than 30) and signed by the author. These are artistic works that can be compared to paintings. Their size is comparable to paintings, since these art photos are made to order, to the dimensions required for the walls or panels where they will be hung. They are delivered complete, with a choice of supports and frames. Most of them don’t fit in a suitcase, and are delivered within 2 to 3 weeks of order, to allow for production time. Under construction
  • We also have lighter souvenirs of Paris, in the form of postcards to send to friends or relatives, but also to keep in your memory box. These are digital. Under construction
  • We can also organize photo reports, for an hour, a day or the duration of your stay, so that at the end of your stay you get a book of your time in Paris – whether for a wedding, or a family report. Under construction
  • And if you want to keep your own photos but give them a professional look, we have specialists who can do the necessary retouching. Under construction
  • When you’re in Paris, you can sign up for photo “courses” in the city, which will also enable you to discover the best visual shots in the capital. Under construction
  • We also offer quality photos of Paris for your cell phone screen, laptop or desktop. Under construction
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