I read a post from the 27th that surely changed my mind about taking the metro from CDG to our Hotel. Air France runs a bus service from CDG to The Arch. From there we should be able to get a taxi at a fairly reasonable rate to our hotel.<BR>Is this cheaper for two people than taking a taxi straight from CDG to the Ecole Militaire area? Some of you experienced Parsian travlers (or natives) please speak up. Thanks in advance.

Air France used to run a shuttle bus to Les Invalides (I imagine they still do) that is only blocks from the Ecole Militaire area. <BR><BR>PB

The Air France bus goes from CDG to Etoile (the Arc) ($10). The one to Invalides comes from Orly. There is also one to Montparnasse from CDG, but it takes longer and costs a little more. See www.adp.fr<BR><BR>It would be a little cheaper than a taxi ($45-50) ($20 for bus and another $10 or so for the taxi, depending on the time of day).<BR><BR>Why not take a shuttle directly to your hotel? I have used PariShuttle successfully: www.parishuttle.com<BR>The rates on the sites are 17/pp, but Mark Harris the manager posts here sometimes and usually gives a small discount to Fodors people. Write him at [email protected]<BR>

Air France's bus only runs from Orly to Les Invalides. Your best bet would be to take the airport shuttle if the $40-50 taxi fare from CDG is more than you want to spend.

Mike too,<BR><BR>The shuttle bus PB refers to is a link to Orly, NOT CDG, so useless for you.<BR><BR><BR>There is Air France bus service to Gare Montparnasse as well however, but it runs less frequently and you will still need a cab to get to Ecole Militaire. Check:<BR>www.adp.fr<BR>for additional info. There are also tons of posts on this subject on this board - do a search.<BR><BR>Your hunch is correct, I suppose bus to Etoile/Arc de Triomphe then cab is cheaper for 2 than cab straight from the airport - but how much? <BR><BR>If you really want to save money, you can take the 92 bus from Etoile to Ecole Militaire. It stops literally on the same block as the Air France Bus arrives, just turn to face the Arc de Triomphe and head left to the Avenue Wagram. The final stop on the bus line (indicated at the bus stop and on the front of the bus) is Gare Montparnasse.<BR><BR>You can buy tickets for each bus from the driver.<BR><BR>For a better overview of the Etoile intersection, go to:<BR>http://www.ratp.fr/ParisVisite/Eng/Pla_q/f_pla.htm<BR>click on "street maps", then select "Charles-de-Gaulle-Etoile"<BR><BR>The Air France buses stop at Avenue Carnot, right where "ambassade de Belgique" is marked on the map. The Air France marking on the map is the ticket office, NOT the bus stop!<BR><BR>Bon voyage,<BR>Andre<BR>

We are flying into Paris CDG on Monday, and booked a ride from CDG to our hotel in the Latin Quarter, by the Odeon. The price is 27e and in some of the Paris books there are discount coupons also. Go here for their web site.<BR>http://www.parisairportservice.com/Shuttlegb.htm<BR>We considered RER to Luxemburg stop, but found out there is no escalator up, and our suitcases are heavy.

Skip,<BR><BR>Is that 27 EUR per person??? If there are 2 of you, a cab is the same price, perhaps cheaper, plus it will go right to your hotel without stopping to let off other passengers...<BR><BR>Andre

Skip, I don't think I would use this shuttle service http://www.parisairportservice.com/Shuttlegb.htm<BR>because this is what I read on their website<BR><BR>"We also ask you to alert us if any passengers need specific attention (example : wheel chair, dumb people"<BR><BR>Dumb people?

Sorry everyone ! It's been years since I took the shuttle, so I guess I must have taken it from Orly. I always rent a car when I go up to Paris these days.<BR><BR>PB

Cool it Tenna, for heavens sake. <BR>The use of the term certainly does not refer to mental deficiency. For years people who were hearing impaired and unable to speak were called deaf and dumb. In fact, when I was a boy, Gaulledet College in DC had that title, which I though was unfortunate. But it was used back then. Of course it has been changed to more modern terminology.<BR><BR>The web site was authored by French people who learned English in school, and I am sure that is what they were taught. The French web sites written in English are full of little errors. For example, the term Informations is common. We never use information in the plural, but the French see nothing amiss unless they know English exceptionally well.<BR><BR>Do you know the correct French term for someone who is hearing impaired and unable to speak? I sure as heck don't.<BR><BR>Why don't you email the manager, Mr. Harris, and suggest that he have the web master change the word "dumb" to "speaking impaired", or what ever politically correct term satisfies your lexicographic needs? He would pass the information along. <BR>

Bob, Mark Harris is not the manager of that service.<BR><BR>The French term is "muet" like mute. I presume it is PC. (Silent movies are called "cin&eacute;ma muet") Deaf and dumb = sourd-muet. Besides, Teena was just kidding, I'm sure.<BR><BR>The French often make informations plural in English because it is in French (renseignements, informations).<BR><BR>I'm sorry about your virus. I hope you are feeling better and better every day.

Wow, great responses. Thanks to all. Especially Sue. The Paris shuttle is 17E each for 2 - 5 persons. That is 34E for more or less door to door. No steps or turnstiles to hassle with. We will have one medium and one small roll on each and a cosmetic case plus her purse. Too much to hassle with.<BR>This site and you ladies and gents are all great. Hope to be able to contribute when I return.<BR>Mike

Dear Bob <BR><BR>I don't actually work for Paris Airport Service , I do know the owner though & have sent him an e mail explaining the significance of the word " dumb " in this crazy politically correct world that we now live in.<BR><BR>Teena I think that PAS ( which is a french run company )have simply translated the word "muet" as best they can & as is found in their dictionary. <BR>I am 100% sure that they did not mean to offend anyone but if you have an issue with this then I suggest you e mail them directly.<BR>"Political Correctness" has not yet engulfed France in the same way that it has the US or the UK.<BR><BR>best regards <BR><BR>Mark <BR>Parishuttle<BR> <BR>

Teena you have to be joking

Andre; They quoted us 27 for 2 of us, plus they let us use a coupon from the paris guide, so was 23euro for the two of us. Skip from Montana

Andre; They quoted us 27 for 2 of us, plus they let us use a coupon from the paris guide, so was 23euro for the two of us. Skip from Montana

After rereading Skip's messages and then revisiting the Shuttle site I see that the proce is actually 27E for two people vice the 17 each (I was in the wrong column.) None-the-less this is a great site and the folks are great. Skip if you haven't gone yet what is the paris guide your referred to and where do I get one?