| Depending on where you are coming from, and how | | | | Gaulle or Orly. Both of these airports have many ways |
| you are travelling, there are many different ways to | | | | to get into the center, from where you can easily get |
| get from your arrival point into the center of Paris. | | | | to your hotel. |
| By train | | | | You can get a taxi from either of these airports, but |
| If you are arriving by train from England, you will arrive | | | | be warned that prices can be a bit on the high side. |
| at the Gare du Nord (North Station), which despite it's | | | | Both airports also have bus services which can take |
| name is actually quite central. So you are already in the | | | | you into the center. This will allow you to see a bit of |
| Center of Paris - now all you need to do is get to your | | | | France and a bit of Paris on the way. |
| hotel. If you have heavy bags with you, then you might | | | | But whichever airport you are at, the best way to get |
| prefer to get a taxi. To do this, when you are coming | | | | to the center in my opinion, is to take the RER. Okay, |
| out from the terminal, bear to the exit on your right. | | | | you say, "What is an RER?". It's a local express train |
| This will take you to the taxi rank, but be aware that | | | | service that runs overground like normal trains, but |
| there can be a long line of people waiting for taxis. | | | | once in Paris, large parts of it are underground, just like |
| Alternatively, you can take the Metro, which | | | | the Metro. It even has several interchange points with |
| conveniently has a station right inside the train station. | | | | the Metro. The trains are on two levels, with an |
| You will see overhead signs with a large M in a circle, | | | | upstairs and a downstairs, and are fast and frequent. |
| pointing the way to go. | | | | Whichever way you choose to get to your hotel, you'll |
| By plane | | | | notice that you need money. It's a good idea to make |
| If you're arriving by plane, however, then you'll be in an | | | | sure you have local money (Euros) before you get to |
| airport on the outside of the city - either Charles de | | | | Paris. |