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NFL Paris Game 2026: Steelers vs Saints

Pittsburgh Steelers vs New Orleans Saints, Sunday 25 October 2026 at the Stade de France. Kickoff time, getting to Saint-Denis, and avoiding the post-game crush.

16 October 2026 · 6 min read

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A model on the runway during a Paris Fashion Week show

Events

Paris Fashion Week 2026

Paris Fashion Week SS27 runs 28 September to 6 October 2026. Official dates, key venues, how accreditation works, and getting between shows on time.

22 September 2026 · 9 min read

Aerial view of the Grand Palais in Paris in autumn, venue of Art Basel Paris

Events

Art Basel Paris 2026

Art Basel Paris returns to the Grand Palais from 23 to 25 October 2026. Dates, access, the satellite events of the week and the easiest way to arrive.

16 September 2026 · 5 min read

Racing cars passing the grandstands at the Circuit de la Sarthe

Events

Le Mans 24 Hours from Paris

The 95th Le Mans 24 Hours runs 9 to 13 June 2027. Getting there from Paris, where to watch, the night-time transport problem and planning the weekend.

26 September 2026 · 8 min read

A fairway lined with pines on a private golf course near Paris

Journeys

Golf clubs near Paris

Morfontaine, Chantilly, Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche, Saint-Cloud, Joyenval: the great golf clubs near Paris, which admit visitors, and how to get there.

25 September 2026 · 8 min read

A chauffeur waiting in the arrivals hall at Charles de Gaulle airport

Arrivals

CDG to Paris: which option?

CDG to central Paris compared: RER B, taxi flat fare (€56 to €65), ride-hailing or private transfer. 2026 fares, real journey times and which to choose.

22 September 2026 · 7 min read

A chauffeur beside a Mercedes S-Class in a Paris street

Practical

Tipping a chauffeur in France

Do you tip a chauffeur in France? No tip is expected, and none may be required. What the law says, taxi and VTC habits, and what to give if you want to.

24 September 2026 · 6 min read

Chauffeur holding a name board at the aircraft door on arrival

Arrivals

Meet and greet, explained

What airport meet and greet should include at CDG and Orly, three questions to ask before booking, and when it is worth paying for over kerbside pickup.

24 August 2026 · 5 min read

Visitors at the golden gates of the Palace of Versailles at sunrise

Journeys

Versailles without the queue

How to visit Versailles without the queue: the best day and time to arrive, timed-entry tickets, what deserves the hours and the two mistakes to avoid.

12 August 2026 · 6 min read

The Louvre courtyard and glass pyramid lit up at night

Practical

After-hours: Louvre & Versailles

Can you visit the Louvre or Versailles after hours? What genuinely exists, from evening openings to the Grand Contrôle, what it costs and who sells it.

17 September 2026 · 6 min read

The white cliffs and sea arch of Étretat on the Normandy coast at sunset

Journeys

A Normandy day trip from Paris

Normandy day trip from Paris: Étretat, Honfleur, the D-Day beaches or Mont-Saint-Michel. Driving times, what each one needs and how to plan the day.

29 September 2026 · 8 min read

The rear cabin of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, with the Pont Alexandre III visible through the window

Practical

The S-Class, with a chauffeur

Mercedes S-Class with chauffeur in Paris: the rear cabin, how it compares with the E-Class, V-Class and Maybach, and what “S-Class or similar” means.

28 September 2026 · 6 min read

A Mercedes V-Class waiting outside the luxury boutiques of Avenue Montaigne in Paris

Practical

Luxury shopping in Paris

A guide to luxury shopping in Paris: Avenue Montaigne, Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Place Vendôme, Le Bon Marché. When to go, the VAT refund, and how to plan the day.

30 September 2026 · 7 min read

A private jet on the apron at Paris Le Bourget with a chauffeur-driven car beside it

Arrivals

Le Bourget FBOs, explained

The 8 FBOs at Paris Le Bourget, how to choose one, how customs works on arrival and how long it takes to reach central Paris. A guide for private flyers.

1 October 2026 · 7 min read

A chauffeur and a black Mercedes V-Class waiting outside a terminal at Paris Orly airport

Arrivals

Orly to Paris: which option?

Orly to central Paris compared: metro line 14 (€14), Orlyval, taxi flat fare (€36 or €45), ride-hailing or private transfer. 2026 fares and real journey times.

12 October 2026 · 7 min read

A chauffeur in a suit holding the rear door of a black Mercedes outside a Paris hotel

Practical

Chauffeur, ride-hailing or taxi?

Private chauffeur, ride-hailing or taxi in Paris: how each is booked and priced, what it includes, and which suits an airport run, a day of meetings or family.

13 October 2026 · 7 min read

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