Parisian glamour at the airport

At Charles de Gaulle airport, even waiting becomes a refined experience. Between two connecting flights, you’ll discover that Parisian luxury doesn’t stop at the city gates. And if departure is a little late, there’s always a consolation: compensation for flight delays can make up for the inconvenience while still leaving you time to enjoy this elegant stopover. After all, why not turn a frustrating situation into a moment of relaxation and discovery? In this emblematic airport, every minute of waiting can become a parenthesis of pleasure and French elegance, where comfort, gastronomy and culture meet in perfect harmony.

A luxury stopover before takeoff

As soon as you enter the terminals, you’ll find the soul of Paris. Travelers in a hurry can take a beauty break with an express treatment at Clarins, or indulge in a perfume from Dior, a Cartier watch or a Hermès scarf. Each boutique tells a story of French savoir-faire and elegance.
And when the appetite is whetted, the Michelin-starred I Love Paris restaurant, designed by chef Guy Martin, offers gourmet cuisine hailed as the best in the world in an airport environment. It’s a gourmet stopover where you almost forget the constraints of travel, so exceptional and immersive is the culinary experience.

Absolute comfort in the Air France La Première lounge

La Première travelers know all about this privilege: the Air France lounge is a veritable oasis of calm and refinement. Comfort, made-to-measure service and Alain Ducasse cuisine combine to offer a unique pre-flight experience. In this hushed setting, a plane delay is no longer an annoyance, but an opportunity to appreciate Parisian hospitality a little longer, a symbol of luxury à la française.

When delay becomes opportunity

Yet a delayed flight is still a source of stress, especially when it comes to important connections or business appointments. Fortunately, passengers have clear rights. AirHelp, the world’s leading provider of assistance to air travellers, assists passengers in their efforts to obtain compensation. Depending on the circumstances, compensation can reach up to €600, in accordance with European regulations (EC 261/2004).
The AirHelp website lets you check in just a few clicks whether a flight is eligible for compensation, without complex procedures. It’s a quick and easy way to turn a setback into a tangible benefit, and travel with complete peace of mind.

Parisian charm, even when the unexpected happens

So a visit to Roissy-Charles de Gaulle is never wasted. Whether enjoying a coffee in a designer atmosphere, admiring a temporary exhibition or indulging in a relaxing massage, the airport reflects all the charm and sophistication of the capital.
And if the skies decide to delay your flight, remember that in Paris, even waiting time can rhyme with elegance.
What’s more, this unique experience is a reminder of the extent to which France knows how to combine art de vivre, comfort and hospitality, even in its airports. Every detail, from impeccable service to refined gastronomy, testifies to France’s passion for excellence and the pleasure of traveling in style, even before take-off. At Roissy, every moment becomes a memory, every flight a promise of elegance and comfort.