Visiting Paris is nothing less than a dream come true for people of all ages and taste. Just the sheer mention of Paris, commonly known as the city of light, invokes imageries of the city’s celebrated landmarks, museums, operas, and cathedrals, including Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Palais Garnier, the Louvre, and Sainte-Chapelle.
Visiting the Eiffel Tower, dinner at the Tour d’Argent, cruising on the Seine – although very clichéd, Paris nonetheless has all the accurate elements for an extraordinary rendezvous that matches any couple’s description of romance. Thus, it is the ideal city to take your spouse or partner to. You can also enjoy the meticulously cooked and artfully presented French food or go for a shopping spree in the renowned fashion houses of Dior or Chanel, while in Paris. It is most enjoyable to visit during spring or autumn, but also during December when the city is illuminated with Christmas lights.
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Visiting Paris, the city of love as it’s popularly known, provides a great opportunity to experience the amazing Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Palace of Versailles, Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine River, Disneyland and lots more. Purchase your tickets in advance for fast, hassle-free entry to the places you want to be.
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“Paris is always a good idea,” said Audrey Hepburn in the 1954 film, “Sabrina”. We absolutely agree, but as for the weather, we would say the best time to visit the City of Love is from June to August. This time of the year the weather is just about perfect. Warmer months will mean picnics and parks, also means crowds and high prices. It’s no secret that Paris is one of the world’s most popular destinations. If you want a quieter crowd and cheaper prices, plan a trip in the autumn or spring. Visiting Paris in the winter is also a good idea, when hotel and airline prices are at their lowest and queues for major attractions are virtually non-existent. Paris is sure to give you nothing but the very best for all seasons.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), also known as Roissy Airport, is located 25 km (16 mi) to the northeast of Paris.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is located partially in Orly and partially in Villeneuve-le-Roi, 13 km (8.1 mi) south of Paris.
Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) is near the city of Beauvais in the commune of Tillé in France, 85 km (53 mi) north-northwest of Paris.
RER B (blue) train is one of the fastest and cheapest ways to travel into the centre of Paris. The train line has station stops at both Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 of the airport, but if you arrive in Terminal 1, take the free shuttle train to Terminal 3. Train tickets cost €10 one-way and can be purchased from one of the blue ticket machines (yellow machines sell TGV tickets only) or from staffed sales booths in train stations. Trains depart every 10-15 minutes and the non-express RER B will get you to Paris (Gare du Nord) in about 34 minutes. You’ll save roughly 12 minutes by taking one of the express trains. For more information click here.
Frequent buses link CDG with central Paris. The Roissybus is one of the most popular buses to take from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris-Opéra district. Roissybus operates every day, every 15-20 minutes, with a journey time of approximately 60 minutes, depending on traffic. Tickets cost €11 one-way and can be purchased at the airport (bus stops), directly from the driver or at any metro/RER station. Le Bus Direct is a direct shuttle service between Charles de Gaulle airport and Paris city centre, which provides a daily connection, every 30 minutes. You can purchase tickets online in advance. Online tickets cost €17 per adult one-way.
Travelling by taxi offers an easy and convenient way of getting into Paris. Fares cost between €50-60, with an increase of about 15% at night (from 7pm to 7am), Sundays and bank holidays. There are taxi ranks at all three terminals.
RER train is one of the most time-effective ways to travel into Paris from Orly Airport. Antony station of RER line B (blue) is connected to Orly Airport by the Orlyval shuttle train which connects the two terminals to each other. The Orlyval takes eight minutes and costs €7.40, then a train from Antony to central Paris takes 25 minutes and costs €6.10. The trains operate every four to seven minutes. It’s also possible to travel to central Paris by the RER line C (yellow). A shuttle bus, Paris par le train, connects the airport to RER line C at Pont de Rungis station. The bus ride takes 10 minutes and costs €2.50; the RER into central Paris takes 25 minutes and costs €3.80.
The Orlybus is a popular travel option from Orly Airport to the centre of Paris. The Orlybus stops are at the South terminal’s entrance H and the West terminal’s entrance D (at the arrivals level). The trip takes about 25-35 minutes, and costs €7.70 one-way. Tickets are available to purchase on-board.
Le Bus Direct provides a direct shuttle service between Orly Airport and Paris city centre. You can purchase tickets online in advance. Online tickets cost €12 per adult, one-way.
There are taxi ranks at both Orly Sud and Orly Ouest and a fare to Paris city centre costs between €40 and €50, with an increase of €10 at peak or overnight times (typically between 7pm and 7am), Sundays and bank holidays.
There is no train station at the airport itself, unlike CDG and Orly. The nearest is 4km away in the town of Beauvais itself. You can pick up a taxi at the airport to the station for around €13 or you can take a shuttle at the airport which will take you to Beauvais train station for €4. You then can take the TER train (Transport Express Régional) to Gare du Nord in the centre of Paris for €14.50. Tickets can be bought at the station ticket window or from the automated ticket vending machines. You can also buy tickets online here.
There is a shuttle service between the airport and Porte Maillot, at the north-western edge of Paris. The journey will take about an hour and costs €17 one way at bus tickets sales points, and €15.90 online. For online booking click here. At Porte Maillot you can pick up Métro (Porte Maillot) line 1 to the city centre or the RER line C.
SuperShuttle provides an easy and convenient way to travel into the Paris city centre from Beauvais Airport. The tariffs vary according to the number of passengers and the destination. You can book your shuttle online in advance here.
Since Beauvais Airport is 85 km away from Paris, travelling by taxi to the city centre is quite expensive. The journey to the centre of Paris will cost you about €160 and will take around 1h or 1h30.
In Paris you can go just about anywhere with the ever-expanding metro and RER train system. It’s relatively cheap and efficient. A single metro ticket costs €1.80, and can be used for one journey, including all connections. You can save money buying in a book of 10 (“carnet”) for €14.40, at the ticket offices or machines in metro stations. The Paris Visite Pass is perfect for those wanting to visit Paris and make unlimited, unrestricted trips around the Ile-de-France region. The pass allowing unlimited travel on the bus, metro, tramway and RER networks in Paris and its suburbs. For more information and online buying click here.
Taxis and buses are also good alternatives, but locals will walk or grab a Vélib bicycle if they don’t have far to go. On the buses, you use the same tickets as in the metro. On the bus, your ticket is only valid for a single journey, with no connections. The bus driver can sell single tickets, but be sure to have the correct change!
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Next Stop Paris – RATP. Next Stop Paris is the official app of the RATP (the RATP operates metro, rail, tramway and bus services). It is designed for everyone who wants to explore Paris easily using public transport.  |
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Citymapper is the ultimate public transportation app. Combines all available transit to find the best route: subway / metro, bus, train, Uber, rail, ferry, bike share & personal bike with cycle lanes. |
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Paris Travel Guide gives you local recommendations of the best tourist attractions, restaurants and shopping areas. The app includes up-to-date information on events like festivals and exhibitions, as well as practical tips ranging from ATMs to public toilets. |
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Paris Travel Guide and Offline City Map is a reliable and easy-to-use travel companion. Find directions with detailed offline maps, in-depth travel content, popular attractions and insider tips. |
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Toilet Finder helps you locate all the toilet facilities around you in a quick glance. It’s very useful in need… |
| Paris transportation prices | Price in eur |
|---|---|
| Train from CDG airport to city centre | 10.00 |
| Taxi from CDG airport to city centre | 50.00 - 60.00 |
| Single metro ticket | 1.80 |
| Book of 10 tickets (“carnet”) | 14.40 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 1.00 |
| Paris food and drink prices | Price in eur |
|---|---|
| Croissant in a café | 1.70 - 2.20 |
| Meal for 2 people in mid-priced restaurant | 40.00 - 60.00 |
| Bottle of wine in a restaurant | 12.00 - 30.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 litre bottle) | 1.50 - 2.00 |
| McDonalds Big Mac | 3.40 |
