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1. a Family Break in Paris Arriving in Paris with The Museums, theatres, parks, hotels, restaurants … Paris is a place to explore with the family In every picturesque district, park or cultural venue, there is something for all the family to enjoy. The city caters for children with lots of innovative ideas and new 2015 technology. - 1. A FAMILY BREAK IN PARIS 2014 ARRIVING IN PARIS WITH THE FAMILY All modes of transport for getting to the centre of Paris, from a train station or airport: by bus, metro, RER or taxi. Paris is served by six train stations situated in the centre of the capital. From these, you can take a metro or one of the taxis parked in front of every station. If you are arriving by plane, then there are several ways of getting to the city centre. The Orlybus links Orly airport to place Denfert-Rochereau in the south of Paris, in around 30 minutes (fare: €7.20). Orlyval, a special metro, transports travellers to Antony RER station; from here, RER line B takes travellers on to the city centre (fare Orly-Paris: €11.30 /adult; €5.65 /child 4-10 yrs). From Roissy-Charles-De-Gaulle airport (Terminal 1), RER line B takes you to the city centre Les Halles) in 36 minutes for €9.50. The Roissybus service takes travellers to the Opéra district, in less than an hour (fare: €10). The Air France coaches offer airport transfers from different points in Paris. (single fare: from €12 for adults, €10 for under 25s and €6 for under 11s; return fare: from €20 for adults – different fares according to itinerary). Taxis are another option: the current charge for transfers between Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and central Paris is at least €50, with a 15% increase at night, on Sundays and public holidays, and around €35 from Orly. But the Wecab system at G7 Taxis enables travellers to reduce the cost of a journey by sharing their taxi (advance booking required) to the airport. Taxi sharing is also available for Beauvais airport. Finally, different private shuttle services can be pre-booked at a fixed fare. According to the number of people travelling, you can choose a people carrier, minivan or minibus via companies like Your Shuttle in Paris or Super Euro Shuttle. Aéroports de Paris – www.aeroportsdeparis.fr Cars Air France (from and to Orly and Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airports) – Tel +33 (0)892 350 820 – www.cars-airfrance.com RATP – www.ratp.fr SNCF (rail transport) – www.scnf.com Taxiloc – www.taxiloc.com Wecab - by Taxis G7 (shared service G7 on reservation) http://www.wecab.com Your shuttle in Paris - www.yourshuttleinparis.com/ Super Euro Shuttle - www.supereuroshuttle.com More information on www.parisinfo.com, rubric ‘Maps and transport’ 1 > Family services at the airport Games, films, digital reading material, baby facilities … Aéroports de Paris offer a whole range of free services Areas and services are designed especially for children: nurseries, pushchair hire and play areas while waiting for boarding to begin. At Paris-Orly-Ouest, the family area comprises an area of around 100 m² with a tactile and interactive wall, a television corner, a play area, a snack area and a nursery. For family who prefer to read on digital appliances, a Relay room (30 m²) is available at Orly Sud. Passangers can consult digital versions of newspapers, magazines, and literary works including comic books. At Charles de Gaulle, the Relay shop has had a ‘digital bar’ since the end of 2013. For older children, there is entertainment and relaxation with Playstation 3 consoles, tactile tablets to play on their own or together, HD PS3 video rooms and music lounges. And there is a dedicated service for families ‘Accès Famille’ for making going through safety controls at the airport an easy and carefree process. Espaces Disney aéroport Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, Terminal 2 and aéroport Paris-Orly, Terminal Sud Espaces Gulli Aéroport Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, Terminal 1, 2A, 2C, 2E, 3 and Aéroport Paris-Orly, Terminal Ouest, in hall 1 Espace numérique Aéroport Paris Orly, Terminal Ouest, Hall 2 and Paris-Charles-de- Gaulle, Terminal 2 F1, boutique Relay Espaces Playstation 3 Aéroport Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle and Paris-Orly Espace cinéma Aéroport Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, Terminal 2 www.aeroportsdeparis.fr Service prêt de poussettes (pushchair hire) Aéroport Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, Terminal 2 and Aéroport Paris-Orly, Terminal Sud More information of services for families - www.aeroportsdeparis.fr Contact direct ADP on Twitter: www.twitter.com/@AeroportsParis Contact direct ADP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/AeroportsDeParis Selection of trends and events by ADP - http://www.paris-lifestyle.fr/ > Bus, metro or tram ... good to know Fast and efficient: public transport in Paris takes you everywhere in the capital Paris has a comprehensive network of metros, buses and trams. Together they criss- cross the 20 arrondissements, whilst the ‘RER’ (suburban express trains) serve the surrounding areas. Not all stations and lines have escalators and lifts to facilitate access for pushchairs and disabled people. And on some buses, only two open pushchairs are permitted: it is therefore advisable to fold your pushchair if there are already two pushchairs open aboard. Note also, there is no charge for children aged under 4, and children aged 4 to 9 pay half fare. A metro or bus ticket costs €1.70 for one ticket and €13.30 for ‘un carnet’ (10 tickets). This ‘ticket T+’ allows travellers to change buses or change between a bus and a tram on their journey within a time period of 1hr30. Note, on a bus, tickets cost 2 euros each. On the metro, children enjoy travelling and seeing Paris monuments from some over-ground sections on lines 2 and 6! Between Olympiades metro station and Saint-Lazare train station, line 14 has a ghostly feel to it as it is fully automatic, with no driver. It hurtles through the tunnels visible through its panoramic glass windows, in front and behind. An impressive sight! Line 1, one of the capital’s oldest metro lines, has also been fully automated. RATP – www.ratp.fr 2 > Taxis and minivans for families With people-carrier taxis and minivans, large families can get around with ease. In Paris, regular saloon taxis are generally limited to three or four passengers (three in the back and sometimes a fourth person in the front). There are several solutions for large families. You can easily find large estate car or minivan type taxis in the streets or you can order one from Parisian companies. By hiring a minivan, you can enjoy a chauffeured journey to or from the airport or even days out with Taxis G7. You can also hire a Taxiloc and Taxis bleus (set fee payable on booking and then the fare for the journey). The Taxiloc minivans can accommodate up to 9 passengers, the Taxis bleus, 7 passengers. Private shuttle services are available for getting around in Paris and the Paris region for a fare that can be arranged in advance. Taxis G7 – Tel +33 (0)1 47 39 47 39 or 36 07 – www.taxig7.fr – bespoke transport with driver +33 (0)1 41 27 66 66 Taxiloc – Tel +33 (0)1 82 83 40 12 (toll-free number) – www.taxiloc.com Taxis bleus – Tel +33 (0)8 91 70 10 10 – www.taxis-bleus.com Alpha taxis – Tel +33 (0)1 45 85 85 85 – www.alphataxis.fr MCVS Travel, road transport for passengers on request – www.mcvstravel.fr Your shuttle in Paris - www.yourshuttleinparis.com/ Full list on www.parisinfo.com FAMILY ACCOMMODATION > At the hotel with kids Guest rooms and adapted facilities, reduced rates for children … Parisian hotels know how to welcome families. In Paris, some guest rooms have communicating doors, or even triple of four-bed rooms. Cots are also available, and if children sleep in the same room as their parents, they often benefit from special rates and sometimes stay for free. This applies up to the age of 12. Chain hotels are very family-friendly. You can find accommodation and book easily online in all types of hotels on the official website of the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau. More information on www.parisinfo.com, rubric ‘where to stay’. > Personalized services in top hotels Luxury hotels with bespoke services: sophisticated evenings out, babysitting, loan of games, etc. Some top hotels offer personalized services: visits and activities for families in Paris, loan of games and books, and hairdressing. Among other things for children, Le Bristol has a children’s club where kids can go whilst adults are at the spa. Moreover, some luxury hotels have a babysitting and child-minding service for parents who wish to have an evening out in Paris. If parents have opted for another type of accommodation, some private concierge services have a range of childcare programmes for non-residents. Four Seasons George V Paris 31 avenue George V, Paris 8th, M° George V – +33 (0)1 42 57 09 41 – www.fourseasons.com/paris/ Mandarin Oriental 251 rue Saint Honoré, Paris 1st, M° Concorde – +33 (0)1 70 98 78 88 – www. mandarinoriental.fr/Paris 3 Le Bristol Paris 112 rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, Paris 8th M° Miromesnil – +33 (0)1 53 43 43 00 –www.lebristolparis.com Giverny Consulting (conciergerie) 11 rue Marbeuf, Paris 8th – +33 6 23 300 200 – www.giverny-consulting.com Carine à Paris (‘confidential’ table d'hôtes) 7 rue de Courcelles, Paris 8th – +33 (0)1 73 73 35 28 –www.carineaparis.com Full list on www.parisinfo.com > Other types of accommodation for families From furnished rentals to camping: alternative accommodation for visitors looking for independence A practical accommodation solution for families is the rental of a furnished apartment, a made-to-measure service offered by specialist agencies: you choose the district, the number of rooms, accessibility and facilities for children … An intermediary option is an aparthotel, which offers fully-equipped apartments: guests can cook for all the family.
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