Cathy & Joe
Cathy & Joe
Travel
Travel Information
Paris has 2 main airports:
Charles de Gaulle (CDG): Larger airport ~31km from the wedding venue.
Travel options from CDG to 8th Arrondissement (district the venue is in):
1) Taxi/Uber: ~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 A towards "Gare de Sartrouville" and get off at "Charles de Gaulle - Etoile" (2 stops, 5 min). Walk. Google Maps Directions
Orly (ORY): Closer to the city, but is a smaller airport with fewer 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 - Etoile towards Nation and get off at Courcelles (2 stops, 2 min). Walk. Google Maps Directions
Hotel du Collectionneur
5 Star Hotel - This is where we will be staying during the wedding weekend!
Located in the 8th Arr, this hotel is a 4 minute walk (350 meters) from the wedding venue. Rooms start around €240/night.
These rooms come with the following amenities (when booking directly on their website):
- Food, Beverage and Spa credit of up to 70€ per stay
- Complimentary breakfast at the Restaurant
- Free access to the Spa
- Flexible check-in and check-out times (upon availability)
- Room upgrade to the next category upon check-in (upon availability)
- Top Parisian activities at reduced rates
- Complimentary smartphone in all guest rooms
Hôtel Etoile Saint Honoré
4 Star Hotel - 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 minute walk (400 meters) from the wedding venue. Rooms start around €170/night.
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 85 air-conditionned rooms and suites, with easy access to Western Paris, the Eiffel Tower, or the Sacré Coeur. This venue has also earned a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.
Getting Around Paris
The best way to get around Paris is on foot (to take in the sights!) 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 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
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 ticket if you're taking it out of the city.
Hôtel Champs-Elysées Friedland
4 Star Hotel
Located in the 8th Arr, this hotel is an 6 minute walk (450 meters) from the wedding venue. Rooms start around €185/night.
The architecture is natural stone, and is in an ideal location to see the best parts of Paris.
This venue has earned a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.
Hotel Arc Elysées - Paris
3 Star Hotel
Located in the 8th Arr, this hotel is an 8 minute walk (600 meters) from the wedding venue. Rooms start around €145/night.
The hotel boasts 19th century architecture with modern comforts, and is a short distance away from the Avenue des Champs Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe in one of the most beautiful boroughs of the French capital.
This is a small hotel with only 24 bedrooms, so if you're interested, book soon!
AirBnB or HomeAway
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. https://youngadventuress.com/2013/02/paris-arrondissements-guide.html