Le Parisien is reporting that it has confirmed rumors that the RATP is killing off the RoissyBus which goes between CDG and near the Opera.
It says it will replace it with a bus that goes between CDG and another station (St Denis - Pleyel) where you can get on the metro (lines 13 and 14 and RER D)
But that is not going to be right by people's hotels in the heart of the city.
This is very disappointing. The RoissyBus has been my preferred mode of transport from CDG to/from Paris and the one I most frequently use. I also enjoyed making my way into the city above ground and actually seeing the city en route rather than tunneling underground. I very much doubt going through Saint-Denis will make any sense for my trips. Guess I'll finally have to take the Metro (which I really despise).
I am disappointed that this bus will disappear. In January I opted to stay at Astotel's Hotel Astra Opera specifically because* of its location near the RATP Opera bus stop. It was so convenient, especially because my inbound flight arrived in Paris late at night. I had only to walk a couple blocks to reach the hotel.
*The first reason I chose this hotel was the RATP bus stop, but a close second was that it has a small heated indoor lap pool. It was such a pleasure to swim a few laps each night, plus the hotel has a sauna next to the pool where I relaxed after the long sightseeing and walking days.
Yeah. This is very inconvenient for those who stay near the Opera.
