Bienvenue à Paris

Destination airport: Charles de Gaulle International Airport CDG

Flight time: 1 hr 25 mins

489 km as the crow flies

Culinary specialities

Ilyushin Il-14 (on our boarding pass)
Beef Tatar, known in France as „Steak Tartare“, became the epitome of refined enjoyment in Parisian brasseries at the end of the 19th century. Raw, finely minced beef, seasoned with egg yolk, capers, and onions – a symbol of French culinary art. It remains one of the most popular classics in Paris to this day.

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Did you know?

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is France's largest airport and one of the most significant in Europe. Named after the French general and president Charles de Gaulle, it boasts distinctive architecture with several futuristic-looking terminals. The airport even has its own art museum in Terminal 2E, which showcases changing exhibitions – for art lovers who want to experience culture on the go.

Places of interest

The Eiffel Tower is arguably Paris's most famous landmark. From its viewing platform, you can enjoy breathtaking views over the entire city – a truly unforgettable experience, especially at sunset. Nearby is the Louvre, one of the world's most renowned museums. Here, you can marvel at world-famous works of art such as the Mona Lisa or the Venus de Milo.

Not far away stands Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of Europe's most impressive Gothic structures. Although it has been undergoing renovation since the fire in 2019, it remains a significant site of history and architecture.

The Montmartre artists' quarter offers a special flair. Here you'll find the gleaming white Sacré-Cœur Basilica, from whose forecourt you have a wonderful view over the rooftops of Paris. In the narrow streets and on the Place du Tertre, you can watch painters at work and feel the creative Parisian life.

Another highlight is the Arc de Triomphe, which stands at the top of the famous Champs-Élysées. The monumental structure is reminiscent of France's glorious history and also offers an impressive view – especially at night, when the city lights sparkle.

Useless knowledge

• There's a cafe in Paris where the price of coffee gets cheaper if you politely say „please“ and „thank you.“.
• There are so many rooftops in Paris used as terraces or bars that one might almost get the impression the city is built primarily of rooftops.
• The city has underground catacombs with the remains of over 6 million people.
• In winter, the Eiffel Tower shrinks by about 15 cm because steel contracts in the cold.