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dkartuzinski · 06-08-2009, 03:35 PM

Hi Colleen,

I travel to Paris about 6 times a year. I go for business but also to visit family that lives there. Sometimes I stay a different hotels but often I stay in a little studio my family owns.

I taxi from CDG to central paris will cost about 60 euros. I recommend taking the train. It is about 30 minutes faster but you will have to do some walking. It's only about 11 euros. Often I take the RER and then go to a Metro station dirrectly on the line and then take a taxi to my hotel. The taxi from there will only cost about 10 euros and aside from a little walking (note: suitcases). It is probably the fastest and best way to go.

I recommend staying in the Notre Dame and St Germain areas of Paris. This area is central to most of the attractions you will want to visit and is especially romantic and perfect for really experiencing Paris.

Driving in Paris is a bit scary if you've never been. It's also time consuming due to rental times, getting gas (which is super expensive), and finding parking. The public transportation in France is superb and you will travel more conveniently using the Metro, RER (train), Bus and Taxi system.

My favorite hotel which is not super cheap but not expensive is called the The Five Hotel. You can also search in google for "boutique hotel paris" and find excellent Parisian hotels that are charming, magical and inexpensive (often).

You mention not wanting to walk everywhere, but you will want to take the Metro system everywhere. It's hop on and hop off. Renting a car there will not serve you! Especially around the Arc of Triomph.

Good luck and happy birthday.

-DK

06-08-2009, 03:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
dkartuzinski Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	Re: recommendations for hotels in Paris? Hi Colleen, I travel to Paris about 6 times a year. I go for business but also to visit family that lives there. Sometimes I stay a different hotels but often I stay in a little studio my family owns. I taxi from CDG to central paris will cost about 60 euros. I recommend taking the train. It is about 30 minutes faster but you will have to do some walking. It's only about 11 euros. Often I take the RER and then go to a Metro station dirrectly on the line and then take a taxi to my hotel. The taxi from there will only cost about 10 euros and aside from a little walking (note: suitcases). It is probably the fastest and best way to go. I recommend staying in the Notre Dame and St Germain areas of Paris. This area is central to most of the attractions you will want to visit and is especially romantic and perfect for really experiencing Paris. Driving in Paris is a bit scary if you've never been. It's also time consuming due to rental times, getting gas (which is super expensive), and finding parking. The public transportation in France is superb and you will travel more conveniently using the Metro, RER (train), Bus and Taxi system. My favorite hotel which is not super cheap but not expensive is called the The Five Hotel. You can also search in google for "boutique hotel paris" and find excellent Parisian hotels that are charming, magical and inexpensive (often). You mention not wanting to walk everywhere, but you will want to take the Metro system everywhere. It's hop on and hop off. Renting a car there will not serve you! Especially around the Arc of Triomph. Good luck and happy birthday. -DK