03 Arriving in Paris and how to get to your Hotel
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This article is from the Paris, France FAQ, by Thierry E. Toniutti and Delphine Kensit nemo_n@yahoo.com.
03 Arriving in Paris and how to get to your Hotel
You are now north-east of Paris if you landed at Charles de Gaulle
Roissy Airport, south-east if you arrived at Orly Airport.
There are different ways to get into the city, but first, check if you
have change in French Francs with you, if not, get some inside the
Airport terminal.
Now you can take a cab, waiting in line outside of the main entrance
of each terminal. The cost will be 120 to 250 Francs according to
destination, time and traffic conditions. Tip is minimum 10 %.
There also buses that can take you to Paris (not at your hotel), check
inside in Airport terminal.
For Limousine service, you will find a "Voiture de Classe" waiting
outside (written on the windscreen). Be sure to ask for the price to
avoid any misunderstanding.
Checking into your hotel :
During the busy season and because of the late check out time, if you
arrived in Paris in the early morning, you might have to wait to check
in. The check out time is usually at noon, so your room may not be
ready yet. Just mention "politely" to the receptionist how tired you
feel and your room should be ready shortly.
But if you have enough energy to stay up a few hours more, then leave
your luggage at the hotel, go to a "Cafe" or "Brasserie" nearby and
enjoy your first day in Paris with a nice breakfast.
Then...goodnight !
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