Dolce Chantilly ★★★★

Paris is served by three main airports: Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), located 25 km (16 mi) to the northeast of Paris, Paris Orly (ORY), located 13 km (8.1 mi) south of Paris, and Paris Beauvais (BVA), around 85 km (53 mi) north of Paris (near the city of Beauvais).

Paris Charles de Gaulle and Paris Orly receive flights from most capitals and major cities across Europe. Meanwhile, low-cost airlines (notably Ryanair), operate flights to Paris Beauvais from many cities across Europe.

- Hotel transfers: The hotel can arrange a transfer from the airports on request and for a surcharge. Please call the hotel Guest Services before your arrival.

Getting from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport to Paris Gare du Nord, where trains leave for Chantilly (see further down for details):
- By taxi: Taxis are easily found outside each terminal, make sure to take an officially licensed taxi from the taxi rank. Fares vary considerably depending on traffic, but expect to pay anywhere between 45 to 55 euros.

- By train: This is generally the most cost-efficient method. The airport is connected to the city via Line B of the RER; and the train conveniently stops at Paris Gare du Nord along the way. Tickets cost 9.75€ or 6.85€ for children (aged 4- 9).

Getting from Paris Orly airport to Paris Gare du Nord, where trains leave for Chantilly (see further down for details):
- By taxi: Taxis are easily found outside each terminal, make sure to take an officially licensed taxi from the taxi rank. Fares vary considerably depending on traffic, but expect to pay anywhere between 40 to 50 euros.

- By train: The airport is connected to RER Line B via the bus service Orlyval. The ORLYVAL bus will drop you off at RER station Anthony. You can then take the RER right up to Paris Gare du Nord. The combined journey costs around 11.65€ and 5.80€ for children (4-10).

Getting from Paris-Beauvais airport to Chantilly:
- By train: First, either take a taxi (around 11€) or shuttle bus (around 4€ per person) to Beauvais station. From there you can take an SNCF train to Chantilly Gouvieux; as the journey is not direct you will need to change at Creil. The duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes and costs 9.40€ (or 7.10€ ages 12-25 and 4.70€ ages 4-11). Beware that the last train leaves around 8pm.

Most international trains to Paris arrive at either Paris Gare du Nord or Paris Gare de l’Est. To transfer from Gare de l’Est to the Gare du Nord, take the metro M5 (orange) for one stop.

From the UK: The train company Eurostar operate trains from London St. Pancras International train station to Paris Gare du Nord.

From Germany: Trains can terminate at either Paris Gare du Nord or Paris de l’Est. Direct trains are found from several major cities including Frankfurt, Cologne and Dusseldorf. High-speed train company Thalys operate trains from Dusseldorf and Cologne.

From the Netherlands: High-speed train company Thalys also run direct trains from Amsterdam and Rotterdam to Paris Gare du Nord.

From France: The French TGV operate fast trains from all over France, including: Lille (1 hour), Nantes and Lyon (2 hours), Bordeaux and Marseille (3 hours) and Nice (5 and a half hours).

From Paris Gare du Nord to Chantilly:
Trains run regularly from Paris Gare du Nord train station to Chantilly Gouvieux, and are operated by the SNCF. The journey takes around 30 minutes, and costs 8.40€ (or 6.30€ ages 12-25 and 4.20€ ages 4-11). Beware that the last train departs around 10.30pm.

From Chantilly Gouvieux train station to the hotel:
The hotel is around 4.7km (3miles) from the station (around 11 minutes by car). You may order a taxi to get between the station and the hotel, or the hotel can arrange a transfer from the station, on request and for a surcharge. Please call the hotel Guest Services before your arrival.

This is an option worth considering if you are coming from the UK, other neighbouring countries, or especially other cities in France; having a car can be convenient and useful for exploring the area during your stay.
When arriving by car you need to take the motorway A1 in the direction of Lille. Take exit no 8 (Senlis) in the direction of Apremont-Creil. When you exit the motorway continue straight onto D1330 (this is a partial toll road). Follow the sign posts to Apremont and you will then need to take a left. At the first roundabout take the first exit and from there you will see signs to the Hotel. This is an option worth considering if you are coming from the UK, other neighbouring countries, or especially other cities in France; having a car can be convenient and useful for exploring the area during your stay.