Travel Guide To Cde Gaulle Paris, France

Paris, the cosmopolitan capital of France, is - with 2.2 million people living in the dense (105 km²) central city and almost 12 million people living in the whole metropolitan area - one of the largest agglomerations in Europe. Located in the north of the country on the river Seine, Paris has the reputation of being the most beautiful and romantic of all cities, brimming with historic associations and remaining vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design. Dubbed the City of Light (la Ville Lumiere) and Capital of Fashion, it is home to the world’s finest and most luxurious fashion designers and cosmetics, such as Chanel, Christian Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent, Guerlain, Lancome, L’Oreal, Clarins, etc. A large part of the city, including the River Seine, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has the second highest number of Michelin-restaurants in the world (after Tokyo) and contains numerous iconic landmarks, such as the world’s most visited tourist sight the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, Moulin Rouge, Lidoetc, making it the most popular tourist destination in the world with 45 million tourists annually.

Being located in Western Europe, Paris has a maritime climate with cool winters and warm summers. The moderating effect of the Atlantic Ocean helps to temper temperature extremes in much of Western Europe, including France. Even in January, the coldest month, temperatures nearly always exceed the freezing point with an average high of 6°C (43°F). Snow is not common in Paris, although it will fall a few times a year. Most of Paris’ precipitation comes in the form of light rain year-round.

Summers in Paris are warm and pleasant, with an average high of 23°C (75°F) during the mid-summer months. Spring and fall are normally cool and wet.

Getting there and getting around

Paris can be reached in from around 28 locations in UK and Ireland with airlines such as British Airways, Iberia, KLM, AirFrance, Delta, City jet, Easy Jet, Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa etc.

Paris is served by three international airports - for more information, including arrival/departure times, check the official sites.

Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Roissy) is the major hub airport to the north-east of the city. It’s notoriously confusing, so allow plenty of time for transfers. There are three terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2 (which is huge and subdivided into 2A through 2G), and Terminal 3 (formerly T9). The newest exception is terminal 2G which is a separate building and is only reachable via navette /bus in 10-15 min (bus leaves every 20 min) so allow extra time.

Orly International Airport: This airport is southwest of the city, and served by a southern branch of the RER-B line that heads in the direction of Saint-Remy-les-Chevreuse. This older international airport is used mainly by Air France for national lines, and other international carriers in Europe. Orly is roughly 40 min from Paris.

Beauvais (Aéroport de Beauvais Tillé): This airport, a distance north of the city, is a smaller regional airport that is used by some low-cost carriers such as Ryanair and WizzAir.

Other modes of transport include train, bus and car with various economical choices and packages.

Places to see

Some of the must-see places in / around Paris are Les carriers de Paris, The Eiffel Tower, basilique du Sacre Coeur, Notre Dame de Paris, Jardin du Luxembourg, Le Marais, Arc de Triomphe, Le Musée du Louvre, Centre Pompidou, Sainte-Chapelle, Doll Museum, conciergerie, decorative Art museum, St. Séverin, pantheon,St.Sulpice, Musee d´Orsay, Chapelle Expiatorie, Opéra, Science and Technology Museum, Sacré-Coeur,

Food & Drink

The renowned eateries in / around Paris include, but are not limited to, afaria, Al Dar, Angelina, Aux Lyonnais, Au trou Gascon, Benoit, Bistro Victories, Breakfast in America, Café de la Musique, Café Marly, café Panique, Casa Olympe, Chez Georges, Paul Chene, La Billebaude, Chez Marcel, Ristorante Al Caratello, Resturant Mariette, Kura, Frenchie, Pramil, Le Cinq, Le Petit Bordelais, Le Florimond, Korean Barbecue, Oscar Restaurant, Moustache, Pasco, Chine Massena, Amorino, Le Cheval de Troie, BAM bar a manager, Passage 53, Restaurant Lasserre, Marguerite, Les Papilles, L´Astrance, Coco de Mer, Cristal Room, Au Jardin and Savannah café.

When it comes to drinking Paris has got even more to offer. E.g. Canal St Martin, The Marais, Bastille, Quartier latin-Odeon, Rue Mouffetard and Environs, Chatelet, Montmartre, Bagnolet, Rues des daames-Batignolles, Port de Tolbiac, The Auld Alliance, The Cavern, The Cricketer, Le Who´s Bar, Pub Shywawa, Le Cervoise, the Frog and Princess, Hall´s Beer Tavern, The Financer, The Frog and Rosbif, Café Des Arts, L´Echevin, le Bombardier, O´sullivans, Andy Whaloo, Au passage,Ave Maria, Bar Ourcq, Café Chéri, café Cox, Café de la Paix, Chacha Club, Charlie Birdy and Curio Parlour.

Entry Requirements - Passports

You need a passport valid for the proposed period of your stay to enter France.

Entry Requirements - Visas

If your passport describes you as a British Citizen or British Subject with Right of Abode in the United Kingdom, you will not need a visa to enter France. Other British passport holders should confirm the current entry requirements with the nearest French Diplomatic mission.

Entry Requirements - Travelling with children

For information on exactly what will be required at immigration please contact the French Embassy in London.

Entry Requirements - Employment/Living in France

For guidance on living and working in France, please visit the British Embassy website.

France, Paris, British Embassy

Address:
British Embassy, Paris, France
British Embassy
35, rue du Faubourg St Honore
75363 Paris Cedex 08 Paris

Telephone: (33) 1 44 51 31 00

Fax: (33) 1 44 51 31 27

Consular Office hours:

GMT: Mon -Fri: 0830-1200 / 1330-1700
Local Time: Mon-Fri: 0930-1300 / 1430-1800

British Consulates around France

Opening hours may vary. Visit the Consulate General in Paris page for public hours details or see our page on other locations for details of other British Consulates offices around France.

Website: http://ukinfrance.fco.gov.uk/en/

Country	France
Time Zone	CET (UTC +1)
Area Code	75056/ 75001-75020, 75116

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