5 Things to Do on a Paris Layover

1. Explore Paris

Thanks to Layover in Paris, you can explore the City of Light on a guided tour regardless of the time of day. Whether you choose a day or a night tour as a group or as a solo traveler, you will experience the city like a true Parisian. Walk from the Eiffel Tower to Notre-Dame and Le Louvre and listening to the vivid stories of the locals paired with hidden treasure discoveries. Beyond just stretching your muscles after a long flight, you will get enticed by all the mesmerizing smells of freshly made macaroons, tiny patisseries and alluring fragrances along the way. Layover in Paris will also make sure you get back to the airport in time for your next flight, so all you need to do is let yourself be charmed by one of the most fascinating cities in the world.

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2. Escape to the countryside

If you prefer peaceful natural surroundings to the bustle of the city, look no further than a 25-minute ride from the airport where history intertwines with architectural brilliance at the Chateau De Chantilly. The striking estate was rebuilt in 1885 after the Revolutionary War and will please any art seeker’s taste, as it is considered the second-largest French art gallery (containing admirable works by Raphael and Delacroix among others). The Hamlet’s Restaurant is there to tackle your taste buds after a refreshing walk through the lush gardens and royal stables on site. Don’t miss the equestrian show at 2:30 pm to be thrown back to some nobler times.

3. Indulge In a Shopping Therapy at the Airport

Paris is world-knowned for its fashion and dining scene, so some shopping therapy in the home of Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Hermès should be carried out completely guilt free. Its eclectic mix of dining and leisure activities makes you feel like you could stay there forever. A place worth visiting within the airport is the newly opened luxurious retail destination La Place des Trésors, where even the travelers with most fastidious of tastes will undeniably find something for themselves. The duty free feeling adds to the breathtaking radiance of the goods that are calling your name and your long layover will surely pass in the utmost delight.

4. Treat Yourself to a Luxurious Relaxation

Available from early mornings to late nights and only 2 km from CDG Airport, Relais Spa CDG offers treatments to pleasure all your senses and make you feel relaxed, renewed and ready for the remainder of your trip. The peaceful atmosphere can be felt immediately upon arrival, as the variety of spa treatments available in their sauna, pool, steam room, jacuzzi or even gym will exceed anyone’s expectations in the quest to achieve serenity and complete tranquility. Whether you need some stress relief or just wish to pamper yourself with the supreme services on offer, the world-renowned staff will make sure you leave the spa feeling like a new person. Make sure to book your appointment in advance for €98 per person for a day access.

5. Enjoy a Parisian Night

Parisians are firm believers in art and cultural edification, so don’t be afraid to step into the world of the most famous French heroes with the Theatre in Paris. Recognized for its English surtitles, which are actually subtitles above the stage during a play, this organization makes it possible even for the non-French speaking visitors to enjoy the marvelous stories of the French theatre. Our pick this month is Cyrano De Bergerac, a play about romance and overcoming some self-inflicted personal issues. It takes places in The Ranelagh Theatre, where the glorious ambience sweeps over you just as you enter this historical monument with its ornate oak panel carvings and intricate ceiling designs intriguing your imagination to all the romance, battles and heroic quests that happened on stage from its foundation in the mid 1700s. As it is nestled amid the most dashing streets of Paris, how about having a tasty meal in one of the many charming restaurants nearby before your show?

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Top photo credit: Eiffel Tower by Jiuguang Wang/Flickr