Paris is served by two major airports, Roissy/Charles de Gaulle (CDG) in the north and Orly in the south. CDG is the second busiest international airport in Europe, while Orly serves internal and European traffic.
Paris Airport hotels meet the standards normally found in France, with a spread of prices and facilities according to every visitor’s needs. Reassuringly, the first hotel and restaurant guides were published here, emphasising a tradition of high-class accommodation, food and wine that is just as important today.
Top Things about Paris Airports
Le Bourget, where Lindberg landed after his record-breaking flight from the USA, was the first Paris airport, but closed to international traffic in 1977.
Beauvais-Tille, 85 km northwest of Paris, in Picardy, is growing in popularity, mainly serving budget airlines.
Charles de Gaulle airport, opened in 1974, is about 28 km (17 miles) from the centre of Paris, with road and rail connections to the city, Orly airport for onward transfers to internal or local flights and a shuttle to Disneyland (40 km/25 mi). Bus and train shuttles are available to some Paris suburbs. The other airports are equally well served, although Paris is a congested city for the car driver. All the airports are well served by hotels, bars and restaurants. Visitors can easily reach the famous Parisian landmarks, like the Eiffel Tower or Notre Dame cathedral, as well as the great restaurants and shopping centres.
Paris Airports Hotels
All four public Paris airports, including growing Beauvais-Tille, provide a number of hotels, with airport shuttles and fast links to the city and other important hubs. There is a range of Paris Airports accommodation to suit all kinds of travellers, business travellers, families heading for Disneyland and independent tourists looking for a base for a few days sightseeing around the city. Cheap Paris Airport hotels are readily available for short or long stays, providing reasonable food and refreshment.