“Bonjour, monsieur,” she said as we disembarked, “s’il te plaît, suis-moi.” And we did, happily following our new leader like ducks in Boston’s Public Garden. Except this was busy Charles de Gaulle airport.
If you want to spend your money somewhat foolishly and you’re not arriving on a Global Express at Le Bourget, then you definitely want to sign up for the “meet and greet” service for when you arrive at Charles de Gaulle. As noted above, when you arrive half asleep, you’re in no mood to think. And with meet and greet, you don’t have to. You’re in good hands the minute you realize you’re not in Kansas anymore.
After being met at the gate, you basically have a fast pass like you’re at Disney, taking side doors and private access lanes straight to the front of the immigration and customs line. Now, as a side note, I hate it when I’m in line and see people doing this. It’s just rude and seems unfair. Don’t worry, you’ll get over it the minute your lips taste the first sip of Dom.
Now then, when you get to baggage, no need to panic. They’ll get your bags and ask if you need to use la toilette or want some l’eau to quench your thirst. Then, if you signed up for the transfer service (I hope you did), you’ll see a nice-looking fellow holding the placard with your name, who appears to know your guide like an old friend, and together you happily walk to your transfer vehicle as they follow with your steamer trunks.
And as you hit the morning traffic into Paris, you close your eyes, and you wonder if you’re dreaming. And you might just be.
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