Charles de Gaulle Airport Paris

The biggest French airport is located 23 kilometers (14 miles) outside of Paris ad it is the second busiest in Europe after London, Heathrow.

Meanwhile expats are amazed about the fact, that there are not only signs and symbols in French directing through the well organized and partly even pretty Charles de Gaulle Airport who has taken over from the legendary Orly Airport.

A big surprise is also, that there is no train station inside the airport building so that shuttle busses get on visitors nerves when they have to shift their luggage up and down and in and out one more time.

Also limited information about connections and some waiting time do not match a world class city like Paris at all.

Those, who want to connect by Taxi have to look at a fare of up to 80 Euro depending upon time and traffic whilst the train costs around 8 Euro for the 45 minutes ride on the RER rapid TGV train that can be accessed at the central Gare du Nord.

A truly positive feature are the notebook tables inside the departure lounge so that going through emigration can make much sense for those who want to work on their notebook.

Tables offer ac/dc and a nice look on the runway.

Also the availability of drinks and beverages make the lounge very attractive.

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