I fly into Paris at 2430 and have one full day to sight see before flying home. Should I stay in a hotel that is close to the airport and take the metro in the morning to sight see or stay closer in the city? If I stay closer to the sights, does the metro run that late or do I have to take a cab? Thanks
Posted by
Los Angeles, CA, USA
80 posts
I don't know much about Paris, but I would probably feel safer taking a cab that late! Staying close to the airport might be a good idea too, since you will want to sleep right away I assume.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
The last RER train from CDG to Paris departs at 23:56.
I suggest you stay at one of the hotels in the Accor chain that are close to CDG. The closest ones, beginning with the cheapest, are Formule 1 Roissy Aeroport CDG PN 2, Etap Hotel Roissy CDG Paris Nord 2, and Ibis Paris Charels de Gaulle Airport/Terminal.
In the morning buy a one-day, zone 1-6 Paris Visite pass (€17.05). It will get you to Paris and back to CDG on the RER B and give you unlimited rides on the Metro, RER, city buses, and the Montmartre funicular. Be aware that the RER B line divides northeast of Paris. Be sure to get on a train that is going to CDG when you return to the airport.
Go to www.ratp.fr to download and print a Metro/RER map for central Paris and a RER map that shows service to outlying zones, including CDG. Click on the British flag for English.
Posted by
OP
Kirkland, WA, usa
32 posts
hi Tim, thanks for the suggestions. I have tried to find pictures of the hotel rooms but I seem to be striking out. I can only find pricing. Do you have websites with more information?
Posted by
la frette sur seine
448 posts
Tim seems to have quite good advice. I would also suggest that you stay at the airport overnight and check the site for the Roissy/Opera bus. We use it often.
Posted by
Pittsburgh, pa, usa
53 posts
Tracy,
Stay at the Marriott Airport. E-mail them your day trip and let them help. The Marriott is really good and if you are hungry for a burger & fries the restaurant in the lobby can comply.
Craig
Posted by
Pearland, TX, USA
852 posts
Hi Tracy,
Here's a URL that may be useful. Its author is a resident of Paris.
http://www.davidlebovitz.com/archives/2007/08/10_insanely_del.html
Hope one day is enough! P.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
Here is a link to two pages showing all the Accor hotels at Roissy/CDG: http://tinyurl.com/2q3fbt. You can get a virtual tour of a room at the Ibis, a limited-view photo plus a written description of a room at the Etap, and a written description of a room at the Formule 1.
Posted by
COCONUT CREEK, CARENCRO, FL., LA., USA
152 posts
I have stayed at the Ibis Airport Hotel. All the Ibis chain is clean, and consistant and priced right for the area. We stayed at 3 of them on our recent trip. They all have a nice dining room and bar. Another plus is the free shuttle to and from the airport. When we left Stuttgart two days ago we stayed at a Mercure which is also part of the Accor chain. It was a step up from the Ibis and great. Free internet, shuttle service, etc. I would check both out.