We will arrive at CDG at 11:25 AM on Sept 11th and depart at 7:30 that night. Would it be realistic to attempt a quick tour of Paris during that short of a layover?
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Assuming your bags are checked through, and you will already have boarding passes for your flight...
Figure about an hour from landing to the curb, then about an hour each way to/from Paris/CDG, and that you really should be back at CDG at least two hours before departure. That%26#39;s five hours, leaving you with approximately three hours to spend in Paris.
Probably the best transport into Paris and back to CDG is the RER (especially returning during rush hour on a Friday), as it%26#39;s the method with the fewest contingencies. It would also be a good idea to have euro COINS so you can purchase tickets from the automated ticket machine, rather than wait in a long line to pay with bills or a credit card. And, you should purchase %26quot;return%26quot; tickets, to have them in hand for the trip back.
A %26quot;quick tour of Paris%26quot; is probably not realistic. But, you could map out a few destinations - Tour Eiffel, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, in order of priority - ahead of time. Best bet is to figure out how you will get from one to another - and back to RER Line B to return to CDG - ahead of time. Know the layout of CDG, so on your return, you know where you%26#39;re going and how to get there.
And, if you%26#39;re planning on a quick bite, do that early on, as you never know how long that may actually take.
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I worked this out for a relative and she was happy with it.
Take the RER to Gare du Nord, exit at the northeast end and board the #42 city bus, which follows a very scenic route to the Eiffel Tower. You can buy a ticket from the driver. Get an extra one.
There are always cabs there. Take one to the Ile de la Cite, where Notre Dame is located.
Spend the rest of your time here, then take the Metro back to Gare du Nord, starting from the Cite station.
Enter %26quot;Cite and Metro%26quot; on the following for a map:
www35.ratp.info/Pivi/proxi.php…
There is only one line. Proceed in the direction of Porte de Clignancourt.
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I appreciate the %26quot;reality-check%26quot; on timing. Lots of things to be aware of prior to venturing out from CDG. Are you aware if there are lockers available at CGD or would we need to keep our carry-ons with us on our whirlwind tour?
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I don%26#39;t think there are lockers, as you have the possibility of checking in a carry-on instead of dragging it around
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There are lockers at Gare du Nord where you can hop off the train and get the 42 bus previously mentioned.
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You can store bags at Gare du Nord, but this would slow you down considerably.
The better bet is to check everything you don%26#39;t have to have for the day or the flight home.
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