What to do with 7 hour layover in Paris?

If you have a short layover, some popular attractions to consider visiting include the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Louvre Museum, Montmartre, or taking a scenic cruise along the River Seine.



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Am I allowed to leave the transit zone during a layover in Paris ? No formalities are necessary if you are traveling between two countries within the Schengen area and would like to leave the airport. If you are arriving from or departing to a country outside the Schengen area, you will need to clear passport control.

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Be sure to leave time to get in and out of the airport, and to and from the city center. A five or six-hour stopover should be enough—just don't blame us if you want to stay forever! Make the most of your layover in Paris by dining at one of the city's many bistros.

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My recommendation is, if you are flying from a non-Schengen country, you will have to go through border control to leave the airport and customs to get back into the airport. For that reason, do not leave the airport if your layover is less than 7 hours.

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What to do during a long layover
  1. Escape the airport on your own to explore the city.
  2. Take an organized tour of the city.
  3. Book yourself into a transfer hotel.
  4. Try out the local cuisine.
  5. Indulge in the comfort food you've been avoiding.
  6. Take a shower.
  7. Phone a friend.
  8. Find a meditation room.


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Past travelers have spent, on average, €41 ($44) on meals for one day and €21 ($23) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Paris for a couple is €302 ($319). So, a trip to Paris for two people for one week costs on average €3,251 ($3,437).

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Yes, there is Uber in Paris. In fact, it's a popular and affordable way for tourists to get around Paris. With Uber in Paris, you can travel with ease while avoiding some of the hassles associated with public transportation or car rental services.

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Overnight layovers are an ideal time to leave the airport. No layover flight rules say you have to curl up on a chair by your departure gate to catch some sleep. Plan to secure lodging and schedule transportation to get you to the airport on time in the morning.

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During domestic layovers, you are free to leave the airport. If your domestic layover is longer than one hour, you should expect to receive two boarding permits. If you want to check out local points of interest, make sure you get your second boarding pass and print it out before you leave.

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Of course you can! Roissy (CDG) is about 23km from Paris so, if the weather is clear, you will definitely see the tower, provided you are seating on the left side of the plane. I have done a lot of travel from CDG and always reserve a window seat on the left side (A) just for the pleasure of that gorgeous view.

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With seven hours, you should be able to get into Paris and see the Eiffel Tower if you know exactly where to go and how to get around. It would be tight, though. I wouldn't try to do anything more than that, unless losing your connection would not be a big deal (hourly flights or something like that).

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Yes, I've done it before, usually in Amsterdam. I've intentionally taken flights with 6–8 hour layovers so I can pop into the city, take a stroll about and sightsee, and then head back to the airport. Even better are the flights that get arrive in the late afternoon and then depart early the next morning.

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Some airlines provide hotels for layovers longer than 8 hours, while others only provide accommodation for layovers longer than 12 hours. Some airlines only provide accommodation for layovers caused by airline delay or mechanical issues, while others provide accommodation for any layover longer than a certain duration.

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