welltraveledbrit

I'd recommend a taxi given the jet lag and the luggage but in case you consider the RER here's primer (on my blog ) of what everything looks like and how to take it.

http://www.somuchmoretosee.com/2013/...ain+into+paris

Despite some of the comments above there are plenty of poorly dressed French people in Paris, and plenty of poorly dressed tourists too. Clearly you know best what you prefer to have on your holiday

You can see my recommendations for Paris here, I hope you and your daughter have a great time.
http://www.somuchmoretosee.com/search/label/Paris

PalenQ

Despite some of the comments above there are plenty of poorly dressed French people in Paris, and plenty of poorly dressed tourists too. Clearly you know best what you prefer to have on your holiday>

When I went to France the first time I was shocked to see how plainly dressed most were - especially women whose dresses seemed homemade. One of the biggest myths around IMO - that France is a country of fashion - it is but only in making fashions that most locals cannot afford to buy.

janisj

>>A girl who is going to be in Europe for over 2 weeks needs the comfort of many outfits and shoes.<<

I am a girl, I wear a different outfit every day, I travel for 5 days, 2 weeks, or two months . . . with just a 21 inch bag and a large-ish handbag.

Unless you can afford handlers/people/staff (and it doesn't appear you can) . . . you will be much happier not schlepping a boat load of 'stuff'. ESPECIALLY if you are traveling to other places on trains and/or budget airlines.

No reason to take huge luggage - but if you do, practice at home by filling it, drag it 2 or 3 blocks, drag it back home and lift it (still full) to the top shelf in your closet, get it back down again and walk another block.

THEN decide how much <strike>crap</strike> stuff you need

janisj

Oh -- and I'm not suggesting you limit yourselves to a 21 inch carry on (though you definitely could) -- just to a smaller checked bag. 24 inch max.

Otherwise, try the exercise I describe above . . .

Whathello

We usually limit ourselves to ... What the airline allows.
I could survive with a backpack and I schlep (like this word btw) my wife + daughters luggage.
So I like taxis. Makes my life easier.

andreadee

The comments are greatly appreciated. Even the sarcastic ones. I could use the daily laughs and some of these comments warrant them. Ciao!

Whathello

You're most welcome.

Ps : Actually I checked the weight of the luggage on the way back from Caribbeans last week.
The limit was 23 kgms.
First luggage : 22,8
Second 23,6
I didn't get to see the third one...

mes2525

I have stayed in the Marais and you have some options. Get the RER at CDG and get off at Gare NORD and get a cab; get a cab at CDG (expensive, no transfer) and cheaply (which is my usual option) I take the RER to Gare Nord, get on the metro to St. Paul and go up the elevator. Last time, I was two minutes from the station. I had a 21" case with a medium tote so it was easy.
The RER station at CDG is on the lower level of terminal 2 and the helpful ticket office where various languages are spoken and they can assist you in buying an RER ticket.