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Paris has 2 main airports:&nbsp;

Charles de Gaulle (CDG): Larger airport ~31km from the wedding venue.



Travel options&nbsp;from CDG to 8th Arrondissement (district the venue is in):



1) Taxi/Uber:&nbsp;~40 minutes



2) Train: Grab the RER B from "Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle 2 - TGV" towards Denfert Rochereau and get off at "Châtelet - Les Halles" (3 stops, 35 min). Hop on the RER&nbsp;A towards "Gare de Sartrouville" and get off at "Charles de Gaulle - Etoile" (2 stops, 5 min). Walk. <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/UDrSFke91Z22">Google Maps Directions</a>



Orly (ORY): Closer to the city, but is a smaller airport with fewer&nbsp;flight options from the US.



Travel options from ORY to 8th Arrondissement:



1) Taxi/Uber: ~30 minutes



2) Train: Take the Orly Bus from the airport going towards Denfert-Rochereau - Metro RER, and get off at Denfert-Rochereau - Metro RER (5 stops, 20 min). Transfer to the metro (6 train) going towards Charles de Gaulle - Etoile from Denfert-Rochereau (14 stops, 18 min). Transfer to the 2 train from Charles de Gaulle -&nbsp;Etoile towards Nation and get off at Courcelles (2 stops, 2 min). Walk. <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/TkhZQ6kaMr42">Google Maps Directions</a>

Travel Information

5 Star Hotel - This is where we will be staying during the wedding weekend!Located in the 8th Arr, this hotel is a 4&nbsp;minute walk (350 meters) from the wedding venue. Rooms start around&nbsp;€240/night.&nbsp;These rooms come with the following amenities (when booking directly on their website):&nbsp;-&nbsp;Food, Beverage and Spa credit of up to 70€ per stay-&nbsp;Complimentary breakfast at the Restaurant-&nbsp;Free access to the Spa-&nbsp;Flexible check-in and check-out times&nbsp;(upon availability)-&nbsp;Room upgrade to the next category upon check-in&nbsp;(upon availability)-&nbsp;Top Parisian activities at reduced rates-&nbsp;Complimentary smartphone in all guest rooms

4 Star Hotel -&nbsp;This is where we'll be staying the week leading up to the wedding festivities :)Located in the 8th Arr, this hotel is an 5&nbsp;minute walk (400 meters) from the wedding venue. Rooms start around&nbsp;€170/night.&nbsp;The Hotel Etoile Saint Honoré is a 4-star hotel in the heart of Paris, just a short walk from the Avenue des Champs Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe, with easy access to the Louvre and the La Defense business district.There are&nbsp;85 air-conditionned rooms and suites, with easy access to&nbsp;Western Paris, the Eiffel Tower,&nbsp;or the Sacré Coeur.&nbsp;This venue has also&nbsp;earned a Trip Advisor&nbsp;Certificate of Excellence.&nbsp;

Hôtel Etoile Saint Honoré

The best way to get around Paris is on foot (to take in the sights!)&nbsp;or by metro. The Paris metro is very efficient, and we prefer taking it over grabbing an Uber when getting around. A few details about the metro:

- It runs between 5am-1230am (does NOT&nbsp;run 1230am-5am)



- Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth or the kiosk in the station one at a time, as a 10-pack (discounted), or as day passes. Tickets are 1.9 euros ($2.16, may fluctuate based on exchange rate) each.



- When you use your tickets, stick it in the turnstyle slot and remember to take it when it's returned.



- You can rely on your trusted Google Maps to give you best routes



<a href="http://www.aparisguidecom/maps/metro.htm">Paris Metro Map</a>

If you want to venture further away from the city (i.e. Versailles) or take public transit to the airport, you can take the RER train. You can use your metro ticket on these too if you ride on the RER within Paris. You'll need a separate RER&nbsp;ticket if you're taking it out of the city.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.aparisguide.com/maps/rer.htm">Paris RER&nbsp;Map</a>

Getting Around Paris

4 Star HotelLocated in the 8th Arr, this hotel is an 6&nbsp;minute walk (450 meters) from the wedding venue. Rooms start around&nbsp;€185/night.&nbsp; The architecture is natural stone, and is in an ideal location to see the best parts of Paris.&nbsp;This venue has earned a Trip Advisor&nbsp;Certificate of Excellence.&nbsp;

Hôtel Champs-Elysées Friedland

3 Star Hotel&nbsp;

Located in the 8th Arr, this hotel is an 8&nbsp;minute walk (600 meters) from the wedding venue. Rooms start around&nbsp;€145/night.&nbsp; 

The hotel boasts 19th century architecture with modern comforts, and&nbsp;is a&nbsp;short distance away from the Avenue des Champs Elysées and the Arc de&nbsp;Triomphe in one of the most beautiful boroughs of the French capital.&nbsp; 

This is a small hotel with only 24 bedrooms, so if you're interested, book soon!&nbsp;

Hotel Arc Elysées - Paris

Looking for a more authentic Parisian experience? Book on Airbnb or HomeAway! The venue is in the 8th Arr, but if you want to see more of Paris, we recommend staying in the 2nd, 3rd, or 11th Arr.For a more detailed description of the various Arrondissements (districts), check out the link below.&nbsp;<a href="https://youngadventuress.com/2013/02/paris-arrondissements-guide.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youngadventuress.com/2013/02/paris-arrondissements-guide.html</a>

AirBnB or HomeAway

Travel

Some of Joe and&nbsp;Cathy's favorite sights to see in Paris:

1) Eiffel Tower - If you want to ride to the top (pretty cool), be sure to go during an off-time or go with a tour to help skip the line





2) The Seine&nbsp;- Grab some wine, lay out a blanket, and soak in the views along the Seine. You can also go on a...





3) ...Boat ride on the Seine - You'll fall in love with the City of Lights, especially once you see it at night!&nbsp;





4) People watch at the Luxembourg Gardens - Central park has nothing on this place.





5) The Louvre - Take some Instagram-worthy pictures outside of this museum





6) Explore The Marais - Super hip, and has some of the best shopping and food





7) Basilique du&nbsp;Sacre-Coeur - Climb up to the Sacred Heart Basilica and get an awesome view of the city. Be sure to check out Moulin Rouge on your way down.





8) Avenue Des Champs-Elysees -Pop by the flagship Louis Vuitton store here, but don't forget your wallet...





9) Arc de Triomphe - You'll see plenty of this on your way to our wedding!





10) Palace of Versaille - If you have some time, pack a picnic full of meat, cheese, bread, and wine, and venture out to the Gardens of Versaille.





Don't forget to eat! Some of our favorite spots:





1) Les Bougresses&nbsp;($$)- their ham and mozzarella&nbsp;mille feuille will blow your mind





2) Pur - Jean-Francois Rouquette ($$$$)- the tomato raviolis knocked Joe's socks off





3) Le Bistrot d'Henri ($$)- first time Cathy tried escargot and... she loved it!

4) Chez Robert et Louise ($$) - no frills French steakhouse. Be sure to grab a reservation.





5) Grab an espresso, sit outside, and people watch to your heart's content





6) Find a patisserie and grab some pastries and a baguette. You won't be disappointed. Don't forget to stop at a fromagerie to get some deliciously fresh cheeses to go with your breads!





7) Had too much butter (We know, no such thing)? Ippudo has a location in Paris! Sip on some hot ramen to refresh your palette.&nbsp;

Cathy & Joe

Cathy & Joe

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