Free day between matches
A half-day in the city and a long lunch.
- Half-dayBike tour of Paris
- EatLe Relais de l'Entrecôte
- FreeWalk the Seine banks from the Louvre to Notre-Dame.
Roland-Garros (French Open) means days in Paris with a match or session and plenty of time either side. This guide covers rest days, evenings, family outings and rainy-day backups.
Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is linked to central Paris by RER B (35 minutes to Gare du Nord) and taxis at a flat 56 to 65 euros. Orly (ORY) has metro line 14 to Châtelet in 25 minutes and flat taxi fares of 36 to 44 euros.
Metro line 9 (Michel-Ange Molitor) or 10 (Porte d'Auteuil), then a short walk.
Public transport directions to Stade Roland-Garros
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | République, Canal Saint-Martin and Belleville | Cheaper rooms, good bars and many metro lines. |
| Mid-range | Le Marais and Saint-Germain | Walk to the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the islands. |
| Splurge | 8th arrondissement and the Golden Triangle | Palace hotels near the Champs-Élysées. |
Built around the usual tournament stay schedule for 23 May to 6 June 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
A half-day in the city and a long lunch.
The best use of a two- or three-day gap.
Keep it light and close to the venue.
Something everyone can do, kids included.
Indoor backups.
Dinner and something after dark.
One hour past the monuments; evening cruises with dinner too.
Palace, Hall of Mirrors and the gardens by RER C or coach.
Palace, Hall of Mirrors and the gardens by RER C or coach.
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Disneyland Paris | Full day | Families |
| Bike tour of Paris | Half day | Families |
| Musée d'Orsay guided tour | Half day | Bad weather, Tired legs |
| Louvre guided tour with skip-the-line entry | Half day | Bad weather, Tired legs |
| Seine river cruise | Half day | Tired legs, Families |
| Versailles palace and gardens | Full day | Families |
| Eiffel Tower summit access | Half day | Families |
| Montmartre food and wine walk | Half day | Food lovers |
| Champagne day trip to Reims and Épernay | Full day | Food lovers |
| Giverny and Monet's garden | Full day | Tired legs |
The highlights in two to three hours.
Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Roland-Garros (French Open).
Plan a group tripThe next edition is 23 May to 6 June 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is linked to central Paris by RER B (35 minutes to Gare du Nord) and taxis at a flat 56 to 65 euros. Orly (ORY) has metro line 14 to Châtelet in 25 minutes and flat taxi fares of 36 to 44 euros. Metro line 9 (Michel-Ange Molitor) or 10 (Porte d'Auteuil), then a short walk.
For most visitors the best base is Le Marais and Saint-Germain: Walk to the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the islands.
Good short outings in Paris include Louvre guided tour with skip-the-line entry, Seine river cruise, Eiffel Tower summit access. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.
Family-friendly picks: Seine river cruise, Versailles palace and gardens, Eiffel Tower summit access. Jardin d'Acclimatation playground and rides.
About 8 km in a straight line. Metro line 9 (Michel-Ange Molitor) or 10 (Porte d'Auteuil), then a short walk.