Travel From Porte Maillot to DLP Holiday Inn

HELP!!

I travel tomorrow on a last minute break, I kno wi need to get the Ryan Air shuttle from Beauvais Airport, but how fo I then get to Disney Resort Holiday Inn-I need to get there as quick as poss, so I can turn around after check-in and get back to Paris centre for sightseeing on the open tour.

I arrive at 9:10 in Beauvais and the last bus dept is 4pm. Will I have enough time to get to hotel %26amp; back to bus?

HELP PLEASE!!!

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Take Metro Line 1 from Porte Maillot to Charles de Gaulle/Etoile

Change to RER Line a4 direction: Marne-la-Vallee Chessy

Depart at Marne-la-Vallee Chessy (end of this line) and take shuttle to hotel (free shuttle every 15 MIN 0630-2330)

ichotelsgroup.com/h/…transportation

Travel time: 1 hour, 6 minutes

To return to Paris, use RER A and get off at desired stop in Paris,

Ex. Chatelet-les Halles or Opera

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note: 1 hr 6 min does -not- include the shuttle wait/travel time . . . only the actual time on the metro and train going out to DLP

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As previously noted #1 Metro (heading in the direction of Chateau de Vincennes) two stops to CHARLES de GAULLE--ÉTOILE station, then change to the RER %26#39;A-4%26#39; ligne (heading in the direction of Marne-la-Vallee-Chessy-DisneyLandParis...and train with a %26#39;..Q xxx..%26#39; train number) to the very end-of-the-line at MARNE LA VALLEE-CHESSY station.

Though the estimated travel time from Porte Maillot to Marne La Vallee-Chessy will be as previously noted approx 65-70 mins (depending on %26#39;wait-time%26#39; for trains). For the return to Paris, it will be approx 40-47 mins. back to the Paris stops of the RER %26#39;A%26#39; ignes (Gare de Lyon, Chatelet-Les Halles, Auber, Charles de Gaulle-Étoile) The LAST TRAIN for the RER %26#39;A%26#39; from Paris back to DLP will at approx. 00:30 (12:30 AM).

If you haven%26#39;t given the matter much thought already...the one-way RER fare between Paris and DLP (out in transportation zone #5) will be 6,25 €. Since you will be making three(3) trips along the route within the same day (plus any Metro connections within Paris) your best bet for immediate use will be a one-calandar day, MOBILIS Zone 1-5 transportation pass for 12,30€.....otherwise it might be best to purchase a weekly CARTE ORANGE Zone 1-5 transportation pass--31,50 €...%26#39;head-shot%26#39; photo required) at the PORTE MAILLOT Metro station, immediately upon arrival, for your public transportation needs between DLP %26amp; Paris and within Paris, for your entire stay.

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Eating in Paris without dairy

My husband and I are going to be in Paris between Dec 24 and Jan 1 and are looking for restaurants that serve foods without butter,milk ,and dairy.We do eat meats and love Italian.We%26#39;re staying by the Luxembourg gardens anad would appreciate any suggestions.

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It will be a no-brainer. Almost every menu in the city has steak-frites. For Italian, try Casa Bini in the 6th. It is my fave and Bob tells me that it is très posh.

Poulet roti is another menu stand by and grilled fish can be found at most decent places. Fish soup is a good one this time of year (the rouille is non-dairy and the cheese is served on the side) as are seafood platters.

Even my favorite lunch place, a tartine joint called la Cuisine du Bar has open faced, grilled sandwiches with several non-dairy options: guac with langoustines, mmmmm!

The rue Ste Anne in the 2nd, just up from the Louvre, has a series of great Japanese places. The Ace de Falafel on the rue des Rosiers is outstanding.

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I have been researching vegan restaurants in Paris as I will be visiting next week. Here is the list I have compiled (not all are 100% vegan, but all are vegetarian and have vegan choices). Also, if anyone has recent info or opinions on these restaurants please let me know.

Victoire Supreme du Coer, 41 rue des bourdonnais

Potager du Marais, 22 rue Rambuteau

Grand Appetit, 9 rue de La Cerisaie

Cinq Saveurs D%26#39;Anada, 72 rue de Cardinal Lemoine

Tien Hiang, 92 rue de Chemia vert

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@ Veggiegal: the first 2 you mention are nice. Potager du Marais is my favorite.

Maybe Grenier de Notre Dame (100% vegetarian, partly vegan), 18 rue de la Bûcherie, Pooja (Indian restaurant with some vegan options) 91 passage Brady and Green Garden (vegan Chinese)

20 rue Nationale are interesting for you too.

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Thank you for your comments.

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lolaWA -

Look for Kosher restaurants - because of the prohibition of meat with dairy, you won%26#39;t have to worry that there may be lactose hiding under the gravy.

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Paris alone - NOT your typical safety query!

Off to Paris for the first time ever Dec. 20th - meeting up with my fiance and his family late in the evening Dec. 21st and staying until the 27th.

I%26#39;m staying at Hotel Muguet (thanks to its amazing TA reviews) that first night - just a jaunt from the Eiffel Tower in the 7th arr. I know I%26#39;m going to be overwhelmed and thrilled and nervous that first day and a half by myself, but I%26#39;m ready for pretty much anything.

I%26#39;m looking forward to just walking around wherever I want to go, writing and taking pictures.

My question is, how can I take advantage of traveling alone? Which activities are best experienced solo, and which ones will make me wish I had someone to share them with? Any advice is much appreciated.

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Hi Rachael, I hate having to see museums at the pace of other people, whether they want to rush past something I want to ponder, or the other way around. If there some museum that you really want to see at your own pace, go to that on your day alone. Likewise if there is something you want to do that you think it is likely one of the others in your group will want to veto.

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Obviously shopping for lingerie, shoes, handbags, scarves, bijoux and other female necessities is best done solo.

And I really enjoy just walking around on my own with no fixed goal - dropping in to see a %26quot;no-name%26quot; church, checking out a secret alley, following my instinct, eating and drinking and resting when it suits ME - without having to negociate it first with someone else. Exactly as you put it yourself. You will love it so much.

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I love some solitude when traveling and guard it jealously. Faux%26#39;s suggestions are very good but Gitte%26#39;s approach really mirrors my own. In fact I will often arrive a few days ahead for that very purpose

I love to just soak up everything with every sense. As much as I enjoy being with DH or family, the solo experiences are much more intense!

You%26#39;re lucky to get that time ~ I%26#39;m sure you%26#39;ll be happy for it!

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I%26#39;d say just following your curiosity and going where ever it might take you. If you see an interesting leaflet for an exhibit or movie, a quaint looking shopping area or just want to sit and watch people bustling with their holiday shopping as you sit inside a cozy cafe... that%26#39;s when it%26#39;s downright luxurious to be on your own. As far as the traditional %26quot;sights%26quot; go, it%26#39;s impossible to be there alone, though some do lend themselves to more quiet contemplation such as the churches and museums. Otherwise, you%26#39;ll have lots of other tourists around you. Plus, I%26#39;m sure those are the things your future in-laws are going to want to see as well. Find your own little secret Paris to carry with you in your heart until you can get back.

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You should go up the Eiffel Tower WITH your fiance. An evening visit would be the most romantic seeing all the lights of the city and it being so close to Christmas. It should hopefully not be so busy in the evening too.

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%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;My question is, how can I take advantage of traveling alone? Which activities are best experienced solo, and which ones will make me wish I had someone to share them with? Any advice is much appreciated%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;

How well do you know your fiance??...Then do some of the things that you know he%26#39;d hate but that you love. As noted, if shoe shopping, cosmetics, second-hand books, etc with you is something that he hates, then try that. If you love Etruscan art and he%26#39;d rather take a nap; then do that. Lingerie shopping on the other hand may be something that he%26#39;d love to do with you.

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My husband is not a very adventurous eater and I am, so on my solo trips I find places he would never eat, and eat there. Also he%26#39;s a bit on the large side, and I%26#39;m not, so I also go to places where he would not feel comfortable. (Not that I%26#39;m saying your fiance is large.) And he can%26#39;t walk as fast as me and hates popping in and out of small shops. So, I go for long striding walks along the Seine, through parks and into all the small shops that interest me. And I do cover some ground.

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I can spend hours in front of just a few pieces in a museum so that is where I head when husband is otherwise engaged.

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Such good advice all around - thanks so much! I never used TripAdvisor until I started planning this trip, but it%26#39;s been so helpful, I think I%26#39;m becoming addicted! I can%26#39;t wait to report on the trip and post some pictures.

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Rachel --

I travel alone most of the time - my best suggestion is to consider a cooking class - you%26#39;ll have great fun and have a meal to show off when you get home -

I can%26#39;t take a class when I%26#39;m on the road alone because my husband loves to cook - so it wouldn%26#39;t be fair - but I would dearly love to.

Bon voyage

3.14 hotel

Has anyone stayed in the 3.14 hotel.I will be staying there with my girlfrien between the 23rd aug-30th just wondering if anyone has stayed there recently.Thanks in advance scott

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How was it? I%26#39;m going to be staying there too.

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Transfers Charles de Gaule Disneyland paris, late evening

Anyone any ideas what is the most convenient and economical way of getting from Charles de Gaule airport (T3) to Disneyland Paris for flights that arrive around 9pm in the evening.

From what I can see, the last www.vea.fr shuttle is 2000hrs most days, with a 2200 service only operating on a Friday night.

Many thanks

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I kinda doubt you can make the transfer from T3 to the TGV station in the T2 complex in time, but there is a TGV that leaves at 21:54 and arrives at M-la-V 12 minutes later. The bad news is that that is the last TGV.

That leaves only the low-cost but slow and inconvenient public transport option or the quicker but expensive taxi/private shuttle option.

By public transport you would have to take the RER Line B to Châtelet/Les Halles in the center of Paris, then change to RER Line A to M-la-V. Count on this taking about 90-100 minutes. I%26#39;m not sure of the cost but I *think* about 12€ for adults, half that for kids ages 4 through 11. On Line B, take an express train that will have few or no stops before Gare du Nord. The lighted panels above the platform indicate where the train stops. On Line A be sure to take a train to M-la-V not one to Boissy St. Léger leaving from the same platform.

I would guess that a taxi would cost about 70€ and would take about an hour.

Good luck!

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Irish is spot on, there are just not many options that late in the evening. Depending on the number of people traveling, a car rental may also be something you might consider if you dont want to take the long trip on the RER and you miss the TGV.

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Oh that is bad news for me, I%26#39;m travelling wed eve (easyjet cheaper in the evening) but hadnt banked on shuttles %26amp; fast trains finishing. We dont land til 21.50! Travelling with 2 children. Wish I had thought of this before booking a late flight.

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Onward Travel from CDG to DLP

I am totally confused by the lack of info available for travelling by train to Disneyland Paris. We will be arriving at Terminal 3 at around 8pm and would prefer to take the train as I understand it only takes around 15mins. Can any help with info what we should do when we arrive at the airport and how much the train for 2 adults and 2 children will cost. Thanks.

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Hi

I%26#39;m in exactly the same position - going to DLP in mid Oct, landing at CDG.

Your choices are:

1. Get the VEA shuttle bus which stops outside T3 and goes to the DLP - dropping off at the various hotels as it goes. My understanding is that it takes 45 minutes to get to the DLP - so by the time it reaches the last hotel (the Disneyland hotel) it%26#39;s a fair bit later. Off the top of my head the fares are £11 kids and £14 adults - not 100% sure about the kids.

Here%26#39;s their website along with timetables fares etc: http://www.vea.fr/uk/index.asp

2. Get the TGV from Terminal 2 to Marne la Vallee. This is a 10 minute trip once you%26#39;re on the train. The fly in the ointment is that you have to get a shuttle bus from T3 (I believe it%26#39;s Ligne 5 ) to T2 and then find the station and buy tickets and wait for the train.

Here%26#39;s the main train website: http://www.raileurope.co.uk/

I couldn%26#39;t get anyone to confirm how long the transfer between T3 and T2 will be - so I%26#39;m guessing 20 mins and then a 10 minute stagger with kids and luggage to the station/platform.

My feelings on the matter are that I%26#39;m going to leave it till the day. If, when we arrive we%26#39;re within 10 minutes of a VEA shuttle arriving then we%26#39;ll wait for that - it%26#39;s easier on the legs.

If we%26#39;ve just missed the shuttle then we%26#39;ll try for the TGV.

Note that not every VEA shuttle goes to every hotel - it depends whether you%26#39;re in the Disney ones or the non-Disney ones as to which shuttle you catch.

Hope that helps.

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Meant to say that the train tickets actually work out slightly cheaper - around £26 for us (2 adults, 2 kids - one under 3 and therefore free).

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There are all sorts of variables concerning train cost. Day of week, round trip, child discount etc. You can also check http://www.voyages-sncf.com which is the french rail site (for english look for the flag at the bottom left). Make the reservations and then pull the tickets out of the automatic ticket distributor at the train station or have them mailed to you.

There is indeed a shuttle from Terminal 3 and you can actually take it precisely to the rail station so you dont have to worry about locating the station. Just follow the signs to the shuttle then make sure you get on the right one as there are several shuttle lines. It will be well indicated and when in doubt ask the driver.

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please can you tell me how you did get to DLP,my 2 children and myself are going on a Sat and arrive at 8pm,so Disney shuttle finished.

Train sounds bit daunting with 2 kids on my own at night.

Can anyone tell me another good,cheap shuttle company.

Cheers Sharon

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Hi, same position as me! I%26#39;m off on wed with my 2 children %26amp; am worried about getting to our hotel. We dont land til 21.50 so am beginning to think I have made a big mistake booking the cheap easyjet flight. Have done some research %26amp; it looks like a taxi/shuttle is the only option at a cost of around 50 quid. Could kick myself for not thinking of this before. Good luck...

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Churchill Hotel Bayueux

I am planning on staying at the Churchill Hotel has anybody stayed there ?

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not yet , but after 2 months of research the Churchill appears to be the #1 hotel in Bayeux, and next to the pickup points for all the tours , next to the Cathedral and all the best restruants..........

..Read the reviews it gets here.......... It sold me. and they got back to me in 12 hours( from France to Hawaii is an 11 hr diff.) to confirm my reservation and wrote a nice e-mail to boot.........Very professional and polished is my impression... and I have been traveling in europe and the uk for 30 years..

Oh yes 800 meters from train station so I dont have to hire a car at all.........I feltI could not do any better ........ got a rate of 136Euros with breakfast

cheers form Hawaii

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It is a good hotel and very popular with tourists you could not be more central to shops, restaurants and centre of town. It is a good 800 metres from the train station but you do not need to rent a car - all museums are walking distance. Enjoy your stay -

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What rooms would you recommend? Are some rooms bigger than others? Thanks for your help.

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since I will be traveling with my son, I wanted 2 doubles. I got the best room class available as the price was not that different from standard in price... went with breakfast too as I will be doing tours 8 to 5 each with Battel Bus

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