What is the distance between the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and the Paris Sheraton Airport Hotel?

Question

I am planning to arrive in Paris by the Train from London via the English Channel. I wanted to know whether it is advisable to stay at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in Paris if I want to go sight-seeing to Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum and the Bridge in Paris. Also, how long would it take to cover the whole of Paris (sight-seeing)? Is there any particular tour of Paris that I should be aware of? Please advise.

Answer 1

The airport hotel is in a distant suburb and staying there when your purpose is to see Paris is a terrible idea.

You will be a 38 minute (and 16.40 euro round trip fare) train ride from the city centre (CDG to Notre Dame). Just forget it.

Answer 2

The first two people gave wise advice.  Why stay at the airport if you aren't even flying?  It is way out in the middle of nowhere and there is nothing to do.  You might as well find a place in town that will will give you easy access to the subway - especially since you are taking the train to begin with.  

As far as tours go I would take two quick tours.  Take a bus tour that will take you around the city for half a day.  Then you can go back and pick the areas you want to hang out in.  Also take a boat tour of the river seine.  That shouldn't take long.  Other than that - once you have an over all view of the place your really don't need a tour guide.  Get a half decent guide book, make the metro your friend and just start going to places.  Its a lot of fun.  

You could spend a week in Paris.  A weekend would give you a taste of it, but you'd realize that there is still a lot more to see.  

The Louvre and Eiffel tower aren't too far from each other.  It is a good walk if you are in the mood.  I'd prefer the metro.

Answer 3

I agree: BAD BAD BAD idea. Coming by train you will be lucky to arrive directly in downtown Paris so why stay at a hotel far out in the suburbs if you are coming to visit Paris?

You could walk between the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre (3 km = under 2 miles) or take the métro or bus. Check the www.ratp.fr website to download maps and other info. How long it takes to cover the whole of Paris depends on your idea of sightseeing. 2 days is a bare minimum to get a glimpse of the main attractions. But you could stay weeks and not have time to enjoy everything either.

No need to take tours unless maybe those bicycle tours, they are kinda fun and you learn a lot. A less sporty way of seeing the main attraction is the boat tours on the Seine. If you are traveling alone and haven't prepared your trip much hiring a tour guide for yourself can be a good idea for half a day or so, otherwise forget it. Your hotels will have brochures or you can get a list or tour guides from the tourist office (www.parisinfo.com). Don't go on any of the big tours, they are ridiculous and a complete waste of time.