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If you really want to save a lot of money you can always take the RER into Paris. Our RER tickets were only $7.85E pp, one-way. Think about that versus a $40 E taxi ride with traffic? Here's how to do it: 1. When you get off the plane, go to the first restroom you'll see. A veteran traveler to CDG that helped me with the RER planning said to eat an energy bar. Yes, you will need it after such a long flight and you will be doing quite a lot! After dealing with luggage and customs, go to the elevator and go down to level ("niveau") 3, departures. The on-airport shuttle("navette") stop is near door ("porte") 22. Board a #2 (green route) shuttle bus and get off at the only stop, which is the CDG1 RER station. The shuttle is free and frequent. The buses we encountered on our arrival and return had stairs, so be prepared to lift up your stroller and luggage. 2. Go to the ticket counter inside the station - they accept credit cards. 3. If you have a stroller, go to the glass booth near to the turnstyles. Tell them you need to to use the gate because you have a stroller. They will tell you to Insert your ticket into the turnstyle, retrieve it, and then proceed to a gate to the right that they will have to unlock. Don't forget to keep your ticket!4. Go down to the appropriate platform. It will be marked. There were escalators. When I asked the gentleman that opened the gate about an elevator, he said escaltors. 5. When the train comes you should get in last as people will move to make room for you. They will be more mobile than you. You can sit on pull down seats near any doorway or if you can figure out where the end of the car is, there is lots of standing room there for you. 6. Enjoy the ride and when you get off look for the exit signs "Sortie" and "Ascenseur" (elevator). The elevator was out of service at Denfert Rochereau the morning we arrived. We were lucky it was only about a flight and a half up to the exit level!Read more about my packing tips to understand how we were able to carry everything. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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| | | | From the Airports to Paris: Stress-free transportation from Charles de Gaulle | Tip Rating: | | | | |
After spending 8-12 hours in airports and cramped airline seats, I hate the thought of having to carry my heavy suitcases or duffel bags through the Paris Metro or a crowded bus in order to get to my hotel!
So before I left on my most recent trip to Paris, I booked a reservation with a company called "Airport Connection" for a shuttle bus to get me from de Gaulle airport to my hotel in the 5th arrondisement. This was WELL WORTH the 25 euros! (Note: Since I wrote this tip, the price seems to have gone up slightly.)
The shuttle was comfortable, the driver was friendly, and they drop you off right in front of your hotel. No worries.
They take credit cards. You will most likely have to share the ride with other travelers, depending on the service you reserve. I shared the ride with about 5 other travelers. As it turns out, I was the last passenger to be dropped off, so my journey from the airport to my hotel was rather long, but actually very enjoyable. The driver was so nice - he was more than happy to carry on a conversation with me in my (then) rusty French and we even talked about the French songs on the radio and I tried to crack a couple of jokes. :)
My flight was 3 hours late in arriving at de Gaulle, but the company had been tracking my flight and knew I would be late. The van was waiting for me when I got to Paris! I had to call them as soon as I landed, right before picking up my baggage, so they knew I was indeed at the airport.
Highly recommended for a stress-free journey. Now if only the de Gaulle airport were a nicer place to navigate...! Leave a Comment Theme: OtherWebsite: http://www.airport-connection.com/
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