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24 hour layover in Paris? Advice!

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Heyhihobye · 02/02/2026 21:11

Hello, please help with some travelling plans!

My husband, my 4 children and I are planning to travel (long flight) soon.

Since we can’t fly direct, one of the options is giving us a 1 hour layover in Paris.

We reach Paris CDG airport at 9:00pm.
Our flight would be 8:00pm the following day.

Since it’s unlikely we would be sleeping in the airport (!) I was wondering how we could plan this to be a quick sleep and day trip in Paris?

Should we book an Airbnb/hotel in a particular area? 🏨

Can we see a few ‘main’ sights in one day? 🇫🇷

What’s travel like to and from the CDG airport? 🚕

Any other tips or advice you could share?

The flight would be August 1st, so summertime!

Thank you! ❤️

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StonwEd · 02/02/2026 21:17

Your post is misleading, just read the title again.

In that scenario id book the nicest hotel near the airport you can afford and spend the day there (you might have to pay for two nights)

StonwEd · 02/02/2026 21:16

I wouldn't bother. If I understand correctly it's either a 1hr layover or you will spend one night? Just do the layover. One (barely) day in Paris with 4 kids will be so stressful and you'll only get to see one or two areas. So much walking.

No idea about to and from the airport as I've only ever driven or got the train there.

Either make it worth it and stay a few days or just do the layover!

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Heyhihobye · 02/02/2026 21:13

Also if it helps, the children are 6, 8, 8 and 10.

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