Suggestions for long CDG daytime layover

Hi Kathy, if plane arrives on time, and if you are checked through , so no luggage to deal with and boarding pass in hand, I would do it. I would take RER into St Michels, wander a bit around that area, it will be nice to see the Seine, Notre Dame and wander a bit in Latin Quarter before returning to St Michels for the RER back to CDG,, I would head back by 2 . It only gives you 4-4.5 hours but that would be better then 4 hours at Cdg.. lol I would not do this if you are travelling with kids or elderly, or if I had to deal with luggage.

this also assumes you are not one of those who have to deal with filing for a VAT refund, that seems to waste alot of time.

Thanks for the suggestion(s), Pat. I am really asking "what would you do" to other travelers which is how you responded. I will be traveling alone (meeting up at final destination) and will have bag checked through plus boarding pass in hand. Haven't asked for a VAT refund since 1985. Don't buy that much. Anyone else have suggestions including what is available within CDG if I decide to stay put. Again, just wondering. I could be perfectly content to "veg" at the airport (well, I could handle it if necessary).

Kathy, If it were me, given the fact that you are quite familiar with Paris, I would totally go to Paris for 4 hours or so. I have the same situation as you except it is JFK airport. I am still uncertain whether to make it into Midtown Manhatten or chill at the Delta Lounge at $50 a pop. I have not travelled to Paris yet and so am not helpful in giving suggestions but I would totally do it. Linda

I would definately take the RER and see some sights. The subway system connects easliy with the RER trains and you would have enough time to see a couple of things before returning to the airport. Having spent too many hours waiting in airports over the years a little time in Paris would be delightful.