Tour Eiffel
The 330 m symbol of Paris. Go up to its viewing decks or admire it from the Trocadéro. Book tickets in advance.
Paris, France
Paris: airports, things to do and where to stay
Paris, the capital of France, is one of the world's most visited cities, with world-class museums, Haussmann boulevards and the UNESCO-listed banks of the Seine.
Paris airports
From the airport to central Paris
Paris-Beauvais (BVA)
Paris-Beauvais airport is about 69 km from central Paris.
Aérobus (Paris Porte Maillot)
Official shuttle to Porte Maillot (metro 1, RER C and E) in at least 1 h 15 min. It leaves about 20 min after each arrival and waits for the last flights.
Bus 6 (Corolis)
City bus to central Beauvais and its train station.
TER Beauvais - Paris Nord
From Beauvais station (reached by bus 6 or taxi), regional trains to Paris Gare du Nord in about 1 h 15 min.
Taxi
Ranks outside the terminals. Handy for Beauvais (a few minutes away); the ride to Paris is long and expensive.
From the airport to central Paris
Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport is about 22 km from central Paris.
RER B
From CDG 1 and CDG 2 TGV stations to Gare du Nord (about 35 min), Châtelet-Les Halles and Saint-Michel. Requires the dedicated airport ticket.
TGV
CDG 2 TGV station, in Terminal 2, has direct high-speed trains to many French cities and to Brussels, without going through Paris.
Noctilien N140 / N143
Night buses to Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est when the RER is not running, every 30-60 min.
Taxi
Official ranks at every terminal, with a flat fare to Paris (different for the Right and Left Banks). Allow 45-60 min or more.
From the airport to central Paris
Paris-Orly (ORY)
Paris-Orly airport is about 15 km from central Paris.
Metro 14
The fastest way to the centre: it reaches Châtelet in about 25 min, with trains every few minutes. Requires the dedicated airport ticket.
Tram T7
Links Orly 4 with Villejuif-Louis Aragon (metro line 7) in about 30 min. The cheapest option, with a standard ticket.
Orlyval + RER B
Automated train to Antony, connecting with RER B to central Paris and Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Taxi
Official ranks outside the terminals, with a flat fare to Paris (different for the Left and Right Banks). About 30-45 min.
Paris
Things to do in Paris
Musée du Louvre
The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and I. M. Pei's glass pyramid.
Notre-Dame de Paris
The Gothic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, reopened in December 2024 after its restoration following the 2019 fire.
Montmartre et le Sacré-Cœur
The painters' hill, crowned by the white Sacré-Cœur basilica, with views over all of Paris.
Arc de Triomphe
Napoleon's arch at the top of the Champs-Élysées. Its rooftop shows the twelve avenues radiating from the square.
Musée d'Orsay
A former railway station on the Seine with the world's largest collection of Impressionist paintings.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Paris?
Paris is served by Paris-Beauvais (BVA), Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG), and Paris-Orly (ORY).
How far is the airport from central Paris?
Paris-Beauvais airport is about 69 km from central Paris.
How do I get from the airport to central Paris?
From Paris-Beauvais airport you can take Aérobus (Paris Porte Maillot) (bus), Bus 6 (Corolis) (bus), TER Beauvais - Paris Nord (train), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Paris?
Highlights of Paris include Tour Eiffel, Musée du Louvre, Notre-Dame de Paris, Montmartre et le Sacré-Cœur, Arc de Triomphe, and Musée d'Orsay.
Photo credits
- Tour Eiffel: Benh LIEU SONG, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Musée du Louvre: Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Notre-Dame de Paris: P e z i, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Montmartre et le Sacré-Cœur: Arthur Weidmann, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Arc de Triomphe: Jiuguang Wang, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Musée d'Orsay: Pierre Blaché from Paris, France, CC0, Wikimedia Commons