Tourist Information
What is public transportation like in Paris? Also, hotels?
I will be in Paris with my boyfriend at the end of August. We need to know:
Exactly how do we get from CDG airport to downtown? How much does it cost?
What is an affordable hotel for two nights close to tourist attractions?
(we’re also considering nicer hostels that have private rooms/bathrooms)
After two nights, we will be taking a TGV train to the southern part of France, and then returning to Paris to catch our flight in CDG (we have about 7 hours before our flight departs). How do we get from Paris Montparnasse 1 et 2 to CDG airport, and again, how much will this cost?
I appreciate any help! Thank you!
Hi there Purpun,
To go from CDG to downtown Paris you have several options:
* Catch an RER train from Roissy (Charles De Gaulle airport) for approximately 8€, but only if you don’t have more than one bag to carry. It’s hard to negotiate on the trains with a backpack, a wheelie bag and carry -on luggage :-)
http://www.ratp.fr/
* or book the Airport Shuttle for 25€.
http://www.airport-shuttle.com
* or book Parishuttle
http://www.parishuttle.com
For accommodation:
A hotel I stayed in a couple of weeks ago was in a perfect location! In the heart of St Michel, a centuries-old hotel with character – I wrote a review about it on my website – Hotel Saint Andre des Arts:
http://www.a-night-in-paris.com/vacation-lodging-paris.html
Paris is a great city to get around in – any place you stay will be no more than 15 mins from the major attractions. To get around by public transport is also very easy :
http://www.a-night-in-paris.com/getting-around-in-paris.html
You’ll have a fabulous adventure, I’m sure of it :-)
Have fun!