transport from CDG to Ecole Militaire

Old Nov 10th, 2002, 08:36 PM
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transport from CDG to Ecole Militaire

I would like to know the least expensive way for 4 people to be transported from the CDG airport to the Ecole Militaire Metro. We will have 1 suitcase for all plus each of us will have a backpack. Would the RER be the way to go? Where would we change trains and what is the cost per person. Thank you for your help. Laurie
 
Old Nov 11th, 2002, 12:45 AM
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Make it easy on yourselves and take a taxi--it will cost about 45? to your hotel door. Just get in the outside taxi line and ask for a taxi for 4. Do not take a cab from guys who solicit you to do so--only taxi Parisien on the top.
 
Old Nov 11th, 2002, 03:30 AM
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I agree about the taxi.

The most direct, if not absolutely cheapest way is to take the Roissybus to Opera and then metro line 8 to ecole militaire. Works like a charm.
 
Old Nov 11th, 2002, 03:33 AM
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I did it last month on the RER - the ticket is 7.60 or 7.70 Euro (can't remember exactly) You have to change at San Michel to the C line RER and then at Invalides for the #8 Metro which stops at Ecole Militaire. There is a bit of walking involved, but there is a movable walkway, and stairs as well, so it's up to you as the cost for four approaches that of a taxi.
 
Old Nov 11th, 2002, 03:51 AM
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Be smart. Start your vacation the right way, no hassels, no problems, no delays, no waiting for shuttles to show up and drop off other people, no schlepping luggage through long halls of the metro and up and down steps, door to door service. Walk outside the terminal and get on the taxi line. Don't take the drivers standing out there - very expensive. Take the taxis with "Taxi Parisien" sign on the roof. Should run you about $40 depending on traffic and amount of luggage plus supplement for the 4th person. Make your needs know (4 people) when you get to the front of the line. For more Paris information go to www.anamericaninparis.com
 
Old Nov 11th, 2002, 05:43 AM
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Another vote for taking a taxi. Just stand in the taxi stand line located outside the airport after you exit the "Arrivals" hall (as Gretchen mentioned, do not take any of those guys who solicit people right outside the "Arrivals" hall).

Don't bother with a shuttle. It's way too much hassle to begin your vacation.
 
Old Nov 11th, 2002, 07:26 AM
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Just returned from Paris. Taxi for 2 to Hotel Champ de Mars was 35 E plus baggage fee. Checked into the shuttle for possibly going to CDG and it was 17 E per person. Taxi's do come in different sizes. Sometimes we were in regular small cars and sometimes there are larger almost station wagon like taxis. I imagine you could wait for a larger one if you think your luggage wouldn't fit in the smaller one. I think the trunk was maxed out with one 24 inch suitcase and two 22 inch suitcases, and large computer bag.

I've done the train with luggage and it is a hassle. Someone else said start your vacation right and splurge on the taxi and I couldn't agree more. Take the train and metro around after you dump the luggage. If you do take the metro, watch the backpacks and make sure your valuables are either tucked away safely or in your money belt. You WILL have a problem otherwise. I can't tell you how many times I got on the train with a backpack zipped up and when I got off it was unzipped.
 
Old Nov 11th, 2002, 09:03 AM
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With 4 of you sharing, the taxi hits me as being the best compromise. The RER, Metro, or bus and Metro, may be the cheapest, but it also is the most hassle. The van service will run you about $60 for 4. A taxis is not going to cost you any more than that, and it will take you right to your hotel.

I have taken the van 3 times in Paris, and I don't think I will do it again.
There is always some kind of problem.
I have to wait, and wait. The driver does not know I am a passenger, even though I have a reservation, we ride all over Paris before I get to my hotel.
One year for a hotel in the 14th, we came in by way of La Defense.
I agree with those who say take a taxi.
I think you have to measure expense in more ways than just dollars.

I have taken the bus-Ubahn combination in Munich; and the bus-taxi combination. The bus - taxi works well there; I presume it would in Paris as well. But the bus - taxi is not that much cheaper. You are talking 3 or 4 E per person and the sacrifice of a great deal of convenience.

 
Old Nov 11th, 2002, 04:39 PM
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Wow! Thanks for all the replies. I see everyone seems to think we should take a taxi. We will stand in the taxi line and wait for a large taxi that says "Taxi Parisien" on the top. Our apartment is on Rue Cler so we will probably need to walk a little ways. Thank you for all your advice! Laurie
 
Old Nov 12th, 2002, 07:36 AM
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An apartment! Sounds great. How did you find/book that if you don't mind my asking, Laurie?
 
Old Nov 12th, 2002, 07:27 PM
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Laurie, the taxi should be able to drop you off in front of your apartment on rue Cler, even in the pedestrian zone. Limited traffic for this purpose is permitted, I think.
 
Old Nov 12th, 2002, 07:32 PM
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Yes, the taxi (which is really the only way to go upon arrival) will be able to drop you off at your hotel, even though rue Cler is a "pedestrian zone." There are exceptions, and one of them is for taxis dropping off passengers.
 
Old Nov 12th, 2002, 07:45 PM
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Thank you Betsy and St.Cirq for that information. It's good to know that we won't have to pull our luggage around so much. We will be arriving on a Sunday. Do you know if there will there be any grocery stores open in this area?

Ronda, I found this apartment at www.rentalfrance.com. It is on the 6th floor of a building with an elevator and is located at 30 Rue Cler. The apartment has just been renovated in September 2002, I think. It is a 1 bedroom with a sofabed in the living room. My family of 4 is renting it for $110.00 per night. I found Pascal very prompt in answering my emails. His rental policies seem fair to me. I had to put 30% down to hold the apartment and the rest is due upon arrival. We have never rented an apartment from him before, but I did check the references he provided and they all sounded like they had a positive experience. Hope this helps! Thank you all for your help! Laurie
 
Old Nov 12th, 2002, 07:58 PM
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Laurie: There's a supermarket opposite the Ecole Militaire métro stop that may be open on Sundays. There's also a small alimentaire on the avenue de Tourville, a couple of blocks away, that might be open. Wish I could remember whether these were open on Sundays or not, but I'm afraid I can't. Check with your hotel.
 
Old Nov 12th, 2002, 08:30 PM
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Thanks for your reply, St. Cirq. You have been very helpful to me while planning this trip. I really appreciate your advice! Laurie
 
Old Nov 13th, 2002, 03:18 AM
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Laurie it depends what time of day you arrive .Rush hour traffic will push up the price of your taxi ( if you can find one that will take 4 people that is ) considerably.
If you don't mind humping your cases around take the RER if not use the shuttle , there are some very good ones & the price is pre- set.
There is also the Air France bus , though I have never used it.
I certainly don't agree that taking a taxi is the best option.
 
Old Nov 13th, 2002, 03:41 AM
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I think the supermarket St. Cirq mentioned is closed on Sunday but there is a Franprix a couple of blocks down that is open perhaps until 2PM as are many of the markets along the street.
Taxi should be a piece of cake on a Sunday in particular. Getting luggage around in the Metro and RER is not easy.
 
Old Nov 13th, 2002, 03:43 AM
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Oh, an afterthought. You are arriving on Sunday. Hope you are planning to get a Carte Orange for travel. And that particular area is wonderful for using the bus instead of the Metro--there are probably 7 bus lines nearby going to all parts of Paris.
 
Old Nov 13th, 2002, 05:14 AM
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The reason I suggested the Roissybus-metro combo is that it is relatively cheap [about 9 euro total] with a minimum of stairs [down on the metro at Opera] with an escalator at Ecole Militaire exit.

BTW I paid 65 euro for a taxi from rue Cler to CDG leaving at 6:30am on a Thursday -- there was a bad accident on one of the roads [which we saw]-- and before anyone jumps on me for being taken -- I speak enough French and know the area well enough to know I wasn't being taken. In fact the "workaround" the driver devised probably saved me another 30 euro. All I am suggesting is that the taxi price can be variable for reasons beyond your control.
 
Old Nov 13th, 2002, 05:28 AM
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That is correct; things like accidents can happen and the route may change so the taxi fare may vary. Even being stuck in traffic the meter runs. But it's still way better than being driven around in a shuttle.
 

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