1. After Landing at CDG

• Clear passport control & baggage claim.
• Follow the “Taxis / Taxi” signs in English/French.
• Each terminal has a designated taxi rank:
  • Terminal 1: Exit 24.
  • Terminals 2A–2F: Taxi ranks outside arrivals.
  • Terminal 3: Taxi stand just outside arrivals hall.
• Join the official queue managed by a uniformed dispatcher.
  ⚠️ Do not accept offers from drivers inside the terminal → these are illegal touts.

2. Fares & Payment

• Flat-rate fares from CDG → Paris:
  • Right Bank (north of Seine): €53
  • Left Bank (south of Seine): €58
• Maisons-Alfort = Left Bank → €58 flat fare.
• Typical range with traffic/tips: €58–65.
• Payment: Cash or card (Visa/Mastercard).
  • ✅ Always confirm card acceptance before entering.

3. Travel Time

• ~45–60 minutes depending on traffic.
• Morning/evening rush hours can add ~15–20 minutes.

4. Taxi vs. Other Options

• Taxi (Recommended): €58 flat, door-to-door, ~1h. Best if jet-lagged or carrying heavy luggage.
• Uber/Bolt: ~€55–70, but surge pricing possible.
• Train + Metro (RER B → Metro Line 8): ~€12 pp, ~1h15–1h30, but not convenient with bags (stairs/transfers).
• Shuttle/Private Transfer: €65–80 for 2 people, pre-booked, same travel time as taxi.

5. What To Do When You Board

• Tell driver: “30 Rue Henri Barbusse, 94800 Maisons-Alfort” (write it down or show on phone).
• Taxi will load luggage → no extra charge for standard bags.
• Relax, ~1 hour ride to your friend’s house.

✅ Summary

• When you land (Sep 15):
  1. Follow “Taxis” signs → official taxi rank.
  2. Dispatcher assigns you a car.
  3. Tell driver your address.
  4. Pay ~€58 flat fare.
• Fast, simple, no pre-booking needed.

How to Get a Taxi at CDG (Charles de Gaulle Airport)

1️⃣ After Landing

• Clear passport control and baggage claim.
• Once in the public arrivals hall, look up for “Taxis / Taxi” signs (white background with black taxi symbol).
• Signs are in French & English and will guide you directly to the official taxi rank.

2️⃣ Follow the Signs to the Taxi Rank

• Terminal 1: Follow “Taxis” → Exit 24.
• Terminals 2A–2F: Each hall has a marked exit to the taxi stands outside arrivals.
• Terminal 3: Taxi stand is right outside the arrivals hall.

👉 Don’t follow anyone offering rides inside the terminal — only go where the official signs lead.

3️⃣ At the Taxi Rank

• You’ll see a uniformed dispatcher who manages the line.
• Join the queue. When it’s your turn, they’ll assign you a taxi.
• Official taxis are white, with a “Taxi Parisien” sign on the roof.

4️⃣ Flat Fare System (no surprises)

• Right Bank (north of Seine): €53
• Left Bank (south of Seine): €58
• Maisons-Alfort = Left Bank → €58 flat fare.
• Travel time: 45–60 minutes, longer at rush hour.
• Payment: Cash or card (confirm before boarding).

5️⃣ Boarding & Ride

• Give driver your address:
  “30 Rue Henri Barbusse, 94800 Maisons-Alfort”
• Taxi will load your luggage in the trunk (no extra fee for standard bags).
• Sit back and relax — you’ll arrive at your friend’s house in ~1 hour.

✅ Quick Summary

1. Arrivals hall → follow Taxis signs.
2. Go outside to the official taxi rank.
3. Join the line, wait for the dispatcher.
4. Pay €58 flat fare to Maisons-Alfort (Left Bank).
5. Ride = 45–60 minutes.