Practical Tips for Exploring France
Planning a trip to France and not sure what to expect? From real etiquette advice to local-approved itineraries, this blog shares tips that help you avoid confusion and experience France like a culturally fluent traveler.
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How to Get from CDG to Paris in 2026 (Every Option, Honestly Ranked)
The RoissyBus retired on March 1, 2026, and the CDG Express won't open until 2027. That leaves official taxis at the regulated €56/€65 flat rate, the RER B for confident light packers, the new 9517 bus through Saint-Denis Pleyel, and ride-hailing apps. This guide covers all four, including how to avoid unlicensed drivers, where to buy train tickets, and which option fits your situation.
France Strikes and Travel Disruptions in 2026: What You Need to Know Before You Go
If you're flying into Paris this summer, your airport train won't be running for three weeks. That's just one of several confirmed disruptions for 2026. We're tracking all of them, from ATC strike threats to station closures to the new biometric border system that could add hours at immigration.
France Air Traffic Controller Strike July 2025
French air traffic controllers are striking July 3-4, 2025, cancelling over 1,500 flights across Europe. The disruption affects not just France-bound flights, but any route using French airspace. Airlines must cut 25% of schedules, so check your flight status now and prepare backup travel plans including trains, buses, or alternative airports.
Heads Up, Travelers: Taxi Protests Are Disrupting Paris Airports Today (June 11, 2025)
Travelers heading to or from Paris airports today (June 11) should brace for delays. Taxi protests are blocking access roads to CDG and Orly. Here’s what you need to know and how to avoid the worst of it.
Best Airlines to France: Air France vs Delta, United, Lufthansa & More
Wondering who to fly to France with? This no-fluff guide compares Air France, Delta, United, La Compagnie, and more to help you find the best airline for your trip.
Paris CDG Airport Guide for Americans (2026)
CDG is massive, confusing, and constantly changing. Here's what American travelers actually need to know in 2026, from which terminal you'll land in to the new EU biometric border checks, connection timing, and getting into Paris.