We have a 3 - 4 hour wait for our train once we land at CDG. Is there a business class arrivals lounge where we can relax/shower while waiting for our train to depart?
I apologize for a question that I am sure is a repeat, but I just couldn't find a previous post using the Helpline search engine.
Thanks!
Problem is that these lounges are typically in the departure area where passengers are waiting for their flights. Some airports design the terminal in a way that funnels transatlantic passengers away from this common area and directly to the immigration and luggage collection after arrival. So there will be no physical way to get to the lounges. On the other hand some terminals/airports are designed to allow traffic through the departure area before heading to passport control. If your allowed in the departure area, there are some lounges that sell day passes to the public; but not all lounges have showers.
As most "business class" lounges are specific to an airline and its partners check your airlines website.
Are you going by your arrival time on the ticket? Remember that is the time the plane is supposed to land (though it is often early going east). Then you have to de-plane get your luggage, go through customs etc..... Then you have to find the the SNCF station which can be hard and confusing. and you may have to take a tram to it depending on where you land.
When I make train reservations I always allow 3 hours from flight arrival to train time. You will see your 3-4 hours pass quickly. but heh it's France there will be some place to by some coffee and mediocre croissants in the airport.
I remember seeing a Pay-Shower business in the Munich Train Station. So lounges and showers are not confined to airports only.
