Paris Travel Guides
Practical, honest guides to making the most of Paris — written by a local chauffeur service that drives these routes every day. From getting in from the airport to planning the perfect few days, here is everything you need.
Whether you are landing at Charles de Gaulle or Orly, planning your first visit or your tenth, these guides cut through the noise with clear comparisons, real 2026 prices and the practical detail that only comes from driving Paris daily. Each guide links to the services that make the journey effortless, so you can read, decide and book in one place.
CDG arrival: 4 mistakes to avoid
Luggage mix-ups, the wrong border queue, no ride booked and unlicensed taxi touts — the four things that go wrong most often when you land at Charles de Gaulle.
Orly arrival: 4 mistakes to avoid
Orly is closer to Paris than CDG, which makes travellers casual — and that is exactly where the four classic arrival mistakes come from.
CDG to Paris
How to get from Charles de Gaulle Airport to central Paris in 2026: private chauffeur, taxi, RER B, Roissybus and shuttle compared — times, prices, pros and cons.
Orly to Paris
Getting from Orly Airport to central Paris in 2026: private chauffeur, taxi, Orlyval + RER, tram and bus compared — journey times, prices and which to choose.
3 Days in Paris
A relaxed 3-day Paris itinerary by private chauffeur: iconic sights, hidden gems, day trips to Versailles and Giverny, and how a driver makes every day effortless.
Chauffeur Prices 2026
What a private chauffeur in Paris really costs in 2026: transfers from 79€, airport flat fares from 119€, by-the-hour rates — and exactly what's included.
Taxi vs Chauffeur
Taxi, ride-hailing app or private chauffeur in Paris? An honest comparison of price, booking, comfort and reliability — and when each one makes sense.
The Paris Taxi Alternative
Why a pre-booked private chauffeur beats a taxi in Paris: fixed all-in fares, airport meet & greet, a luxury car and advance booking — with prices and FAQs.
Group Transport in Paris
Van, minibus or coach? Which vehicle for your group size, hourly hire vs shuttle, budget and logistics — the complete 2026 guide to moving a group around Paris.
Things to Do in Paris
What to see and do in Paris with a private chauffeur: landmarks, hidden neighbourhoods, dinner cruises and shopping — a driver makes every stop effortless.
Day Trips from Paris
The best day trips from Paris by chauffeur: Versailles, Giverny, Champagne, the Loire châteaux, Normandy, Mont-Saint-Michel and Disneyland — one place to plan them.
Champagne Day Trip
Plan a Champagne day trip from Paris: Reims and Épernay cellars, tastings, timings and costs, and why a private chauffeur is the easiest way to go.
Beauvais to Paris
Getting from Beauvais Airport (BVA) to Paris: shuttle bus, taxi and private chauffeur compared — journey time, cost and which suits you best.
VIP Transfers at CDG
Terminals, premium meet & greet, fast-track and flight tracking — the complete guide to VIP arrivals at Charles de Gaulle airport.
Le Bourget FBO Guide
The FBO terminal guide for private-jet clients: tarmac-side pick-up, discretion and crew coordination at Paris-Le Bourget.
Financial Roadshow in Paris
How to run an investor roadshow in Paris: back-to-back meetings, tight timing, discretion and a dedicated chauffeur for the day.
5-Star Hotels for Business
The best Paris areas and 5-star hotels for business travellers — and how a chauffeur pairs with the concierge for a seamless stay.
Tipping & Etiquette
Do you tip a chauffeur in France? A straight answer — service is included — plus how much to give if you wish and the etiquette that smooths every ride.
Eurostar London–Paris Cost
Budget the whole trip, not just the ticket: why Eurostar fares swing so much, what to add for luggage and hotels, and the fixed-price Gare du Nord transfer everyone forgets.
Eurostar London to Paris
The whole journey from St Pancras to your Paris hotel: check-in, time on board, arrival at Gare du Nord and every onward option honestly compared.
Eurostar Journey Time
How long the Eurostar really takes from London to Paris: about 2h15–2h30 on board, plus check-in, the time difference and the real door-to-door total.
Arriving at Gare du Nord
Stepping off the Eurostar at Paris Gare du Nord: where the taxis, chauffeurs, metro and left luggage are, the neighbourhood, and how to reach every district.
St Pancras to Paris
The complete door-to-door journey from St Pancras International to your Paris hotel — boarding, arrival at Gare du Nord, and the chauffeur who closes the last mile.
Gare du Nord Pickup Rules 2026
Since 13 July 2026, all drop-offs at Gare du Nord move to the underground car park — 135€ fine above ground. The official rules, street by street, and how pickups work now.
Paris to Disneyland
RER A, Magical Shuttle, taxi and private chauffeur honestly compared — real door-to-gates times, family logistics, and the late return after the fireworks.
Paris to Versailles
RER C, trains from Montparnasse and Saint-Lazare, tour buses, taxi and chauffeur compared — the walk from each station, the queue, and how to see the whole estate.
Paris to Giverny
Train to Vernon and the 7 km nobody mentions, coach tours, taxi and chauffeur compared — distance, timings, garden season and the Auvers-sur-Oise pairing.
Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel
TGV + bus via Rennes, coach tours, driving and private chauffeur honestly compared — why there is no direct train, and how to make a 360 km day trip work.
Paris to Normandy
Rouen, the D-Day beaches, Honfleur and Étretat — train, day tours, car and chauffeur compared region by region, with honest distances and times.
Paris to Fontainebleau
Train from Gare de Lyon to Fontainebleau-Avon plus the last 3 km, car and chauffeur compared — and the easy pairing with Vaux-le-Vicomte.
Paris to the Loire Valley
Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise — TGV, coach tours, car and chauffeur compared, with the real catch: getting between the châteaux.
Paris to Chartres
The direct train from Montparnasse, car and chauffeur compared — plus the famous Paris-Chartres pilgrimage walk.
Paris to Bruges
No direct train — the route via Brussels, coach tours and private chauffeur compared for the medieval canals of Belgium.
Paris to Chantilly
The 25-minute direct train from Gare du Nord, car and chauffeur compared — château, Great Stables and racedays.
Eurotunnel Pet Reception
Taking a cat or dog through the Channel Tunnel: pet passport, tapeworm rule, the Calais Pet Reception step by step, plus ETA or visa for the humans. Done with a cat in 2026.
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