Arrival Flow
- CDG to central Paris: RER B is usually fastest; taxis are easiest with heavy luggage.
- Late arrival? Check final train departures before you board your flight.
- Save your hotel address + nearest metro stop offline before landing.
Getting Around
- Metro + walking is enough for most city itineraries.
- Navigo Easy is practical for multi-ride days; single tickets are fine for lighter days.
- Use Citymapper for disruptions and transfer decisions.
Money & Payments
- Cards work almost everywhere; still carry small euro cash.
- Choose EUR at payment terminals to avoid bad conversion rates.
- Tipping is usually modest: round up or around 5–10% for good service.
Booking Windows
- Major museums: reserve around 1–2 weeks out in regular season.
- Top dinner spots: book 2–4 weeks ahead for weekends.
- Prebook airport car service for very late arrivals or very early departures.
Common Pitfalls
- Overpacking one neighborhood day can cause queue + transit fatigue.
- Assuming prime-time dinner walk-ins leads to stress.
- Relying on one card only creates avoidable risk.
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