Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is also known as Roissy Airport to many of the locals and is the largest airport in France. It is the world’s 6th busiest airport and handles over 60 million passengers a year. If you have car hire at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, the city of Paris is 25 km away. Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, with an abundance of famous landmarks and unique architecture and culture. Paris will always be a popular destination for visitors to Europe or for a European city break.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport has 3 terminals. Terminal 1 is the main international terminal with 10 floors, set into a high circular building. There are 7 satellites also and terminal 2 caters for Air France flights and terminal 3 for charter and budget flights. A light rail shuttle links the terminals and open escalators connect the main terminal to the satellites. Paris airport has a wide range of facilities including a pharmacy, medical centre and post office. Free Wi-Fi is available for 15 minutes and internet hotspots are available for a fee. For extra Euros, there are banks with ATMs and currency exchange offices. A tourist information office is available for any enquiries about the area. For relaxation, there are the music and video games areas as well as the Be Relax Spa and massage chairs. There are hundreds of shop and restaurants in Paris Lifestyle at the airport with everything from luxury high fashion and fragrances to travel items and gastronomy. You can grab a snack to eat on the run or enjoy a drink and meal at one of many bars and restaurants in Paris Lifestyle.
Paris is known for its influence on food and fashion as well as being filled with historic landmarks and is considered by many, to be the most romantic city in the world. Shop at the Champs Elysees and see the magnificent Arc de Triomphe and then take a cruise down the River Seine and climb the Eiffel Tower. A must see is the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral and the Sacre Coeur Basilica in Montmatre. See the most famous artworks in the world at the Louvre and spend a night out at the Moulin Rouge. With your car hire in Paris, you can visit Chateau de Versailles, King Louis XIV’s Palace or have fun at Disneyland Paris.
