8 hours in Paris... suggestions?

Gimpymoo · 5 Mar 2019 at 13:37

I know it is not a lot of time in such a city but it is what it is

Any suggestions on what to cram in please?

Eight hours is from CDG and back to CDG in the 8 hours.

Would like to climb their Blackpool Tower and goto Montmartre but other than that, wide open.

Food will be consumed as and when I see somewhere I can eat on the run (cheaper the better). Suggestions? Prefer to eat with the locals for better value if possible. Last time went to London got the train out to a Pie and Mash place, cost a few quid and they said "You can have any pie, but we only have these". Was great, service was quick, food was hot and not a tourist in sight (bar me), no complaints

Any input appreciated, thanks.

Brizzles · 5 Mar 2019 at 13:41

CDG is a huge airport, could take an hour each way to get in and out

And its called The Eiffel Tower

byeo · 5 Mar 2019 at 13:45

Disneyland

samurl · 5 Mar 2019 at 13:48

I wouldn't bother, the place is a big dirty dump largely populated by people selling miniature Eiffel Tower's or being generally ignorant and rude.

Yes that's my own opinion, and I'm allowed it

Gimpymoo · 5 Mar 2019 at 13:56

Brizzles said:
CDG is a huge airport, could take an hour each way to get in and out

Have got a taxi lined up to drop off/pick up, then again, if traffic is like London, LOL.

randomshenans · 5 Mar 2019 at 14:02

samurl said:
I wouldn't bother, the place is a big dirty dump largely populated by people selling miniature Eiffel Tower's or being generally ignorant and rude.

I'm with you tbf

Dis86 · 5 Mar 2019 at 14:03

8 hours in Paris? I'd wear a condom.

vanpeebles · 5 Mar 2019 at 14:03

Hide in the airport

Maccy · 5 Mar 2019 at 14:08

Don't bother with the Eiffel Tower, head down to the Louvre for a mooch about and walk up through the Tuileries garden. Montmatre is worth a walk round too.

Don't wear a yellow jacket either.

Roar87 · 5 Mar 2019 at 14:09

You could probably go into Paris but it'd be a flying visit and timing would be tough. Traffic can be bad as well. I really like Paris but I'd probably hesitate to recommend going into Paris for what would at best be 4 hours.

Gimpymoo · 5 Mar 2019 at 14:12

Dis86 said:
I'd wear a condom.

Maccy said:
Don't wear a yellow jacket either.

Conflicted

Gimpymoo · 5 Mar 2019 at 14:15

Maccy said:
Don't bother with the Eiffel Tower, head down to the Louvre for a mooch about and walk up through the Tuileries garden. Montmatre is worth a walk round too.

Those Gardens look good for a mooch around

I know the tower is what it is but I want to go.. yes, call me a tourist

The Taxi is dropping me off at the tower so that gives some time saved.

FortuitousFluke · 5 Mar 2019 at 14:19

Roar87 said:
You could probably go into Paris but it'd be a flying visit and timing would be tough. Traffic can be bad as well. I really like Paris but I'd probably hesitate to recommend going into Paris for what would at best be 4 hours.

I'm inclined to agree with this guy. I don't know what the logistics are like in terms of getting to and from CDG, however in terms of things to do in Paris:

as mentioned previously the Louvre is worth a look
you could then take a mooch down the Champs Elysees to the Arc De Triomphe
you've got the Grand Palais halfway down that walk
Alternatively do it in reverse and then you can walk along the Seine a bit further to Pont Neuf and take a gander at Notre Dame
You could grab a bite somewhere along there but to be fair I don't know what luck you'll have finding a local spot amongst all that touristy goodness.

It's a tricky one really, I love Paris but the best times I've had there have been when I've had the freedom to slow down and take in ambiance. I think the best you can hope for in 4 hours is either having a saunter and finding somewhere with atmosphere to have a bite, or doing a bit of a tourist mad dash to a few of the obvious places.

Terminal_Boy · 5 Mar 2019 at 14:23

CDG to la Tour Eiffel is a 40 minute drive in either direction when there’s no traffic. Which hardly ever happens in Paris during the day.

Plan accordingly.

glenimp617 · 5 Mar 2019 at 14:24

8 hours in Paris, I'd sit in the airport

Maccy · 5 Mar 2019 at 14:37

If you're dead set on doing the Eiffel Tower then you'll need to book and be prepared for queues. I really would save it for another occasion when you have more time to dedicate to it, you can get just as good views heading up to the Sacre Couer.

Gimpymoo · 5 Mar 2019 at 14:41

Terminal_Boy said:
CDG to la Tour Eiffel is a 40 minute drive in either direction when there’s no traffic. Which hardly ever happens in Paris during the day.

Plan accordingly.

Would car still be quicker than RER?

Raymond Lin · 5 Mar 2019 at 14:43

Maccy said:
If you're dead set on doing the Eiffel Tower then you'll need to book and be prepared for queues. I really would save it for another occasion when you have more time to dedicate to it, you can get just as good views heading up to the Sacre Couer.

Probably a better view since if you take a photo, the Eiffel Tower is in the photo.

Maccy · 5 Mar 2019 at 14:44

Raymond Lin said:
Probably a better view since if you take a photo, the Eiffel Tower is in the photo.

Depends how much DOF you use Raymondo

Roland Butter · 5 Mar 2019 at 17:35

Is this guy serious ?