Where to meet at CDG
Apr 27th, 2006, 04:52 PM
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Where to meet at CDG
We will be traveling with our 19 year old granddaughter in May. Her flight from Philadelphia arrives 3 hours earlier than our flight from Los Angeles. We both are on Air France. We will arrive at 2E and she will arrive at 2C. After getting her luggage where would be a good place for her to wait and then where should we all agree to meet? Thank you, all your posts have been so helpful thus far, I know someone will have the perfect solution. I don't feel comfortable with her taking a cab ahead to the hotel.
Apr 27th, 2006, 05:10 PM
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I had the exact same problem in March - we arrived at 2C and my sister in law at 2E. So we met at the Brioche Doree cafe in Terminal 2C. It's in the "public" area (outside of the security area) so easy to get to for both of you. It was very easy to find and she can sit and have a coffee and snack while she waits. If you go to the CDG website you can find a map of the terminal so you can both see where it is.
Apr 27th, 2006, 05:54 PM
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I would recommend the Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel which is located in terminal 2 at CDG. It is a short walk from the other gates but would be a good waiting place as it is in the airport but calmer than most any place else in the airport.
Apr 27th, 2006, 06:37 PM
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It's none of my business, but three hours is a long time to ask someone to wait in an airport after a long flight. Adding in the possibility that her flight could arrive early and yours could arrive late, I have to say that if it was me, I would probably choose to meet at the hotel.
Apr 27th, 2006, 07:08 PM
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I'm with Flyboy. I don't think I could sit at CDG for three hours after an overnight flight without collapsing. I need to move around and get some air and sunlight after landing or I'm toast.
Is there a problem with just going your separate ways and meeting later in the day at the hotel or elsewhere?
Is there a problem with just going your separate ways and meeting later in the day at the hotel or elsewhere?
Apr 27th, 2006, 07:59 PM
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The OP says she doesn't feel comfortable having her daughter take a cab ahead to the hotel and I wouldn't either.
If it were my 19 year old daughter, she would have preferred to wait for us even if it was 3 hours. I wouldn't want my daughter to go by bus or train to the hotel so that leaves shuttle or taxi. If by taxi, then you would be incurring the cost of 2 taxi rides if she doesn't wait for you as opposed to 1 if she waited. And what time does her plane arrive? If early, she wouldn't even be able to check into the hotel. Has your daughter been to Paris before?
If she were to sit in the hotel lobby and wait for you, she would need to make sure her valuables were secure in case she fell asleep. (Remember the lobby scene in French Kiss? lol)
Last summer my sisters and I had elaborate plans for meeting up at CDG (Delta and American) and as it happened, my sister simply met us at the meet & greet area at our gate. We did have a plan that if one of us were delayed - like 4 hours I think - the other would proceed to the hotel by taxi. Even grown women preferred to wait for the others since they had not been to Paris before than go alone to the hotel.
If it were my 19 year old daughter, she would have preferred to wait for us even if it was 3 hours. I wouldn't want my daughter to go by bus or train to the hotel so that leaves shuttle or taxi. If by taxi, then you would be incurring the cost of 2 taxi rides if she doesn't wait for you as opposed to 1 if she waited. And what time does her plane arrive? If early, she wouldn't even be able to check into the hotel. Has your daughter been to Paris before?
If she were to sit in the hotel lobby and wait for you, she would need to make sure her valuables were secure in case she fell asleep. (Remember the lobby scene in French Kiss? lol)
Last summer my sisters and I had elaborate plans for meeting up at CDG (Delta and American) and as it happened, my sister simply met us at the meet & greet area at our gate. We did have a plan that if one of us were delayed - like 4 hours I think - the other would proceed to the hotel by taxi. Even grown women preferred to wait for the others since they had not been to Paris before than go alone to the hotel.
Apr 27th, 2006, 08:04 PM
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If your 19 yo grandaughter is independent and has traveled at all on her own I also think meeting at the hotel makes great sense. She could go there, check in if her room was ready or leave her bags if it wasn't and take a short walk to get some fresh air. And meet up ahen you arrive.
If she is a young-ish 19 yo or nervous about traveling on her own, then the Brioche Doree isabel mentions is a good choice.
But if she can manage it the hotel would be my choice - CDG is not a pleasant place to spend a lot of time if you don't have to.
If she is a young-ish 19 yo or nervous about traveling on her own, then the Brioche Doree isabel mentions is a good choice.
But if she can manage it the hotel would be my choice - CDG is not a pleasant place to spend a lot of time if you don't have to.
Apr 27th, 2006, 09:40 PM
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I agree with the other posters that your granddaughter might as well get the train or bus in to the city instead of waiting at CDG. I understand why you could be nervous about that if she hasn't travelled before, though getting from CDG in to Paris isn't too hard, even if you don't speak French.
If you do decide to wait and meet each other, the Sheraton is a great place--there is only one Sheraton, so there won't be any mix ups and it is right above the RER station, so following the signs to the RER leads you right to the hotel.
If you do decide to wait and meet each other, the Sheraton is a great place--there is only one Sheraton, so there won't be any mix ups and it is right above the RER station, so following the signs to the RER leads you right to the hotel.
Apr 28th, 2006, 04:30 AM
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Whatever you do, have a fallback plan--after 4 hours, go to the hotel. Supply her with a map of the hotel address to hand the taxi driver. Be sure she has Euros to cover the ride.
You could meet at the taxi queue for terminal 2. She could shop, eat where she wants and then go to the taxi door. She should be able to check when your plane arrives and gauge from there.
You could meet at the taxi queue for terminal 2. She could shop, eat where she wants and then go to the taxi door. She should be able to check when your plane arrives and gauge from there.
Apr 28th, 2006, 05:24 AM
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I have the same question but with slightly different details. I'm not sure the etiquette here: can I piggy-back onto this thread or start another one?
I'll post it here but please let me know if this is inappropriate.
Anyway: I arrive on Air Canada to terminal 2a at 10 am.
My wife arrives on United into terminal 1 at 9:20 am.
What would be the best place for us to easily meet?
I appreciate any help or suggestions!
I'll post it here but please let me know if this is inappropriate.
Anyway: I arrive on Air Canada to terminal 2a at 10 am.
My wife arrives on United into terminal 1 at 9:20 am.
What would be the best place for us to easily meet?
I appreciate any help or suggestions!
Apr 28th, 2006, 06:21 AM
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What does your granddaughter want to do? How does she feel about waiting for three hours? If she doesn't mind, she could walk around the shops, read a book, walk some more, get something to eat, walk to the Sheraton and meet you there.
Another factor is her luggage. She'll have to keep it with her so if she isn't traveling light, it could be a problem. In that case, the Sheraton might be the best option.
If she'd rather not wait for you, she could take a taxi to the hotel. She'd need a map and the address, as another poster wrote.
Another factor is her luggage. She'll have to keep it with her so if she isn't traveling light, it could be a problem. In that case, the Sheraton might be the best option.
If she'd rather not wait for you, she could take a taxi to the hotel. She'd need a map and the address, as another poster wrote.
Apr 28th, 2006, 06:24 AM
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SDA1,
I believe there are buses from T1 to T2. Why not meet by the ticket booth at the RER station?
I don't have the web address, but you can find a map of CDG online and get information about transportation between terminals.
I believe there are buses from T1 to T2. Why not meet by the ticket booth at the RER station?
I don't have the web address, but you can find a map of CDG online and get information about transportation between terminals.
Apr 28th, 2006, 08:49 AM
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SDA1 - I'd say the same thing to you as I did to kntrotter, meet at the Brioche Doree cafe in Terminal 2. Since you want to take the RER you need to be in Terminal 2, and she gets in earlier, so it makes no sense for you to take the shuttle to Terminal 1. So she takes the shuttle to Terminal 2 and you both meet at 2C which is right next to the train station. I would not suggest meeting at the train station itself as there isn't as comfortable a place to sit and wait as the Brioche Doree cafe is. One of you could easily be delayed an hour or so, so having someplace to sit and have a cup of coffee is much more enjoyable than standing in front of a ticket booth. We had originally thought of meeting there and I'm very glad we picked the cafe instead, even though we both got there within a few minutes of each other.
Apr 29th, 2006, 06:57 AM
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Thank you for the good suggestions. I think meeting at the cafe in terminal 2 makes the most sense.
One other question perhaps someone can help with. When I arrive into terminal 2 on Air Canada is there a way for me to check the status of my wife's flight (which should have already arrived into terminal 1). Are there monitors with that sort of info?
Thanks!
Steve
One other question perhaps someone can help with. When I arrive into terminal 2 on Air Canada is there a way for me to check the status of my wife's flight (which should have already arrived into terminal 1). Are there monitors with that sort of info?
Thanks!
Steve
Apr 29th, 2006, 01:11 PM
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there would be an information desk. i am not sure the monitors show all the flights from all the terminals.
just went through there yesterday but did not notice.
the general monitors upon arrival did have ALL the departures listed for all terminals, so maybe the arrivals monitors do , too, just where you ARRIVE.
i believe there is also a brioche doree above the RER staion, (and very near the sheraton) which might also be good place.
hope someone can reconfirm that there is more than one brioche doree.
just went through there yesterday but did not notice.
the general monitors upon arrival did have ALL the departures listed for all terminals, so maybe the arrivals monitors do , too, just where you ARRIVE.
i believe there is also a brioche doree above the RER staion, (and very near the sheraton) which might also be good place.
hope someone can reconfirm that there is more than one brioche doree.
Apr 29th, 2006, 02:14 PM
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"I don't feel comfortable with her taking a cab ahead to the hotel."
Why? Does she get lost a lot? Is there any possibility you're being overly protective?
Does anyone besides me wonder why a 19 year old woman can't buy a train ticket and find her way to the hotel by herself?
Why? Does she get lost a lot? Is there any possibility you're being overly protective?
Does anyone besides me wonder why a 19 year old woman can't buy a train ticket and find her way to the hotel by herself?
Apr 29th, 2006, 04:29 PM
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i don't understand if people would rather wait for each other at an airport for a certain time, BEFORE swtiching into PLAN B, that they just canīt get the answer to the question, and not all this judgemental stuff.
