(Last Update: 10.09.2024) In this article, we will try to solve and understand the Châtelet – Les Halles Station, which is the largest and therefore the most complex transfer point in Paris… Châtelet – Les Halles Station is located in many places in Paris. metro ve RER Since it is at the intersection of the line, it is a very important connection point where everyone somehow misses in public transportation. Therefore, it is important to learn this station well to make our lives easier.
Châtelet – Les Halles RERwith lines A, B and D of Paris MetroIt is an important junction point where lines M1, M4, M7, M11 and M14 intersect. Especially Charles de Gaulle Airport or Orly AirportIf you are going to go to the city from , then go to the east Disneylandto or in the west Champs-Elysees, Opera or Defense If you are going to the side, you need to transfer from this station. It is possible to reach many parts of Paris from here with the metro lines M4, M7, M11 and M14. For this Paris Metro, RER ve Tickets and Transportation Cards I recommend you to read his articles and understand the subject better. And this station, my book A Week in ParisIt is mentioned as a location in separate stories in two parts of; That's why this place has a different place and importance for me.
Châtelet – Les Halles is one of the areas where daily life flows most intensely in Paris. ChâteletIt is located in and are actually very close to each other. Châtelet (shatle) and Les Halles (get it) consists of a combination of stations. Right on top of Paris's most important Shopping Centerthe one with i Forum des Halles It is located there, so it is always crowded, always busy.
if Charles de Gaulle Airportfrom to city RERIf you are descending with -B and from here RERIf you need to transfer to -A, it's easy. After getting off at Châtelet – Les Halles station Disneyland If you are going to the side, you go to the other side of the platform you got off from and take the RER-A coming from that side. Opera (Auber), Champs-Elysees (Etoile) or Defense If you need to go to the west side of RER-A, you need to go up the stairs to take the trains to the west side, and without going through any turnstiles, follow the direction signs and go down to the platform at the other end. At the top of the stairs, it is written which direction of the RER the stairs lead to. RER-A and RER-B pass through the platform where you get off, so when you get down, you should pay attention to which side of the platform you should go to in order to get on the correct train.
Orly Airportfrom OrlyBus Denfert-Rochereauto, OrlyVal If you connected to RER-B by going to Antony and your transfer destination is Châtelet – Les Halles, then you also get off at this station, Opera (Auber), Champs-Elysees (Etoile) or Defense If you need to go to the side, you can easily go to the opposite side of the platform where you get off and take the RER-A trains heading west. Disneyland If you need to take the RER-A trains going east, this time you can climb the stairs again, follow the direction signs and reach the platform at the other end (without passing through the turnstiles). Likewise, from the platform you landed on, RER-A to both RER-Since it is switched to B, you should pay attention to which side of the platform you should go to in order to get on the correct train. Don't worry, as long as you follow the direction signs, there is no problem. Oh, I have good news: Starting from 24.06.2024 by M14 metro Orly AirportIt is possible to reach Châtelet directly from .
I don't think you will have much trouble with RER-D, but if you need to transfer to RER-D, you will have to go up the stairs anyway, find the RER-D platform, go down, get on the train from the platform on the right or left depending on the direction you go, but you will need to go to Châtelet – Les Halles RER come with Paris MetroIf you need to transfer to M1, M4, M7, M11 or M14 lines of , the situation is a bit complicated :)
In any case RERYou get off and go up the stairs. MIf you are going to take the 4 metro line, there is something you should pay attention to: Only the M4 line Châtelet There is also Les Halles station. Think about it, this is such a big place that there are two stations at both ends of the same place... You can reach the Les Halles station of the M4 much faster from here, but by accident Châtelet If you try to go to the station, you have an eight-ten minute walk no matter where you look.
It is also relatively easy to reach the M14 line... You can reach the M14 relatively easily from the turnstiles showing the Rue de Rivoli - Place du Châtelet exit... But M1, M7 and M11 metro If you are going to transfer to the lines, you should take into consideration that you can reach these lines by exiting the same turnstiles again, but this time by taking a long walk. Although there is a long walking path on the way.
You walk underground, you walk, you walk, you turn right, you turn left, following the direction signs, you go up and down stairs, and by wandering through complex labyrinths, you finally reach the station you want to reach. Châtelet – from the Les Halles side of Les Halles Station, with numbers M1, M7 and M11 metrowhere there are Châtelet You can reach the station in about a 10-minute walk. Don't be fooled by how complicated it looks (and even is). As long as you follow the signs you're fine. Normally, I try to make your life easier by giving directions on the blog, but it is really difficult to give directions here; Even I can get lost here when necessary :) Is it best to trust the direction signs? You need to learn to read the metro map well to see how to transfer from where to where... In fact, in Istanbul If you can make the Zincirlikuyu – Gayrettepe transfer, you won't get lost easily here either. 😉
When you arrive at Châtelet – Les Halles you are 5 floors undergroundWhen you go up the stairs, you reach the -4 floor where transfers are made. From here on three floors above you Forum des Halles is available. You can also walk to the Châtelet side of the station. Châtelet You are walking in the corridors under the Neighborhood. Metro In this case, the stop name is only Châtelet, and the phrase Les Halles appears on RER-A, RER-B, RER-D and M4. In summary, this is Châtelet station, Les Halles and Châtelet Les Halles for us... Ah, those French :)
When you go up from Châtelet – Les Halles station Forum des Halles waiting for you. on your east side Centre Pompidou and beyond Marais District is available. North side Etienne Marcelle and further up Grands Boulevards we can say. Towards the west and southwest Louvre Museum There is, in the south too Châtelet ve Seine River We can think that it is. In fact, the best thing to do is to understand this region. Google MapsTaking a good look at the surroundings and understanding what is where. In order to better promote the region Châtelet I also recommend you to read the article about and its surroundings.
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
Address: Forum des Halles, 75001 Paris
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Hello Mr. Ahmet,
I benefited greatly from your site and videos before my trip to Paris. Thank you for your hands and efforts. I will be in Paris for a short time for a business trip. If I can deposit my luggage at Châtelet – Les Halles station for a while, I will have more time to travel. Otherwise, I will have to go back to the hotel and collect my belongings before going to the airport. Do you have any information about whether there is such a service at the station?
Hello Ms. Dilek,
First of all, thank you very much.
I don't think there is a luggage storage at Les Halles. I researched on the internet for you and learned that you can leave your luggage at nearby shops that are members of the system by making a reservation online, but there are many sites that do this. Since I haven't tried any of them, I can't recommend any of them. When you type “chatelet les halles luggage storage” into Google, several options appear.
My advice to you is to leave your luggage at your hotel or at the left-luggage office at Gare du Nord. Afterwards, you can easily reach the airport from Gare dun Nord. See: https://www.pariste.net/paris-tren-garlari-2-gare-du-nord-paris-nord-kuzey-gari/
Happy Days.
Hello, first of all, we cannot thank you enough for your efforts, it has been a magnificent work, we have every detail we were looking for. We will come to Paris this summer with a tour and we aim to travel without a guide. That's why I've been examining your site thoroughly for days. Transportation took up most of my time. I guess I got confused as I read it. I will be very happy if you can answer my questions. Thanks in advance.
The hotel we will stay in is a hotel called "campanile paris est bobigny", close to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Naturally, my main concern is to be able to easily reach the city center and return to the hotel at the end of the day. Since we are outside the city, I think I will be able to reach the city center by RER. There is RER B near the hotel (I'm not sure), how can I reach the city center by transferring from here (to another RER or the metro?) By city center I mean any point can be the Louvre museum or the Eiffel Tower. And the main question is, will I be able to make all these transfers with the ticket I bought? Considering I got a "tike".
Hello, first of all, thank you very much.
If your hotel is the Campanile at 304, Avenue Paul Vaillant Couturier, 93000 Bobigny, frankly, the location of your hotel is a little outside the Paris of your dreams. Don't worry, there is no problem in terms of distance, you are not outside the city, but I must say that I do not like that area very much. I don't think there will be a problem in terms of security, but aesthetically it is not a "wow" Paris. However, if you are going to go to the hotel to sleep without going to bed, there will be no problem. If you are coming with a budget tour, then there is no problem in terms of price-quality balance.
Right near your hotel is the last/first station of metro number 5, Bobigny – Pablo Picasso. Using this line, you can easily make transfers to touristic spots from many stations such as Jaures, République, Bastille, Gare d'Austerlitz. I don't think you need to use RER. You also have the chance to transfer anywhere you want within the metro - that is, without leaving it - for 1,5 hours, so transportation will not be a problem. I think a 10 carnet will be useful as a ticket, because the tour company will provide transportation to the airport. Navigo is also a practical card if you are going to far places and your days are sleeping. Of course, after reviewing that article, you need to do the calculations yourself, so the choice is yours :)
Have a nice holiday.
Hello Mr. Ahmet
I will stay in Paris for Euro 2016. I will go to Lens to watch the match. As far as I researched, Paris-Lens bus prices are cheaper than other transportation options. What is the name of the website you would recommend to buy a bus bike?
Wise.
Hello Mr. Arif
I have never traveled by bus in France, but I think you can find suitable tickets at flixbus fr. Happy Days
Hello, thank you for your enlightening articles. We land at Charles de Gaulle Airport at 22:00. Which route would you recommend to get to La Defense? We might miss the metro. I wanted to get your opinion. Thanks for your time.
Hello, thank you for your interest.
As I tried to mention in the article above, you will come from CDG with RER-B and get off at Chatelet-Les Halles station, and from there you will transfer to RER-A and go to La Défense. If you plan to use public transportation, this is the most practical way. There will be no problem with transportation as of your landing time. Have a good journey.
Thank you very much for your quick reply. I am worried about possibilities such as delays or passport queues. I think the metro doesn't work after 23. I benefited a lot from your website and Instagram account for our trip to Paris. Thanks in advance for your help…
We can say that the last train is at 23:50. I think you can make it, if not, you can use RoissyBus, if you are even later, night buses will do the trick.