Overview
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport was the final stop on our road trip. We flew home from Terminal 3, so this note reflects that part of CDG rather than every terminal at the airport. Our departure experience was poor. Terminal 3 felt disconnected from the rest of the complex, and its food situation was among the weakest I had encountered in a major European hub.
Reaching Our Terminal
Our train brought us into the Terminal 2 area. From there we used CDGVAL to reach the Terminal 3 and Roissypole stop, followed by an outdoor walk to the terminal itself. That route is normal rather than a diversion. Roissypole's official guidance places Terminal 3 about three minutes on foot from the station.
The arrangement still felt poorly integrated when carrying luggage and moving toward a flight.
Food
The range of proper food around our departure area was extremely limited. There was one bakery outside and very little after security. By 6:00 pm on a Monday, the remaining salad counter looked almost emptied out. The lounge did not offer a hot buffet either, although pizza or quiche could be prepared on request.
Verdict
Our experience at CDG's Terminal 3 fell far below what I expected from the airport. It handled the basic departure process, but access, food and lounge options were all weak. I would eat before reaching this part of Charles de Gaulle rather than relying on what is available after security.