In Paris, when using your Navigo card, you only need to tap it when entering the metro—there’s no need to tap out when exiting. This makes sense since all rides are a flat fee of €2.90. Many cities around the world now use contactless payment instead of traditional metro cards. I’m still waiting for Paris and Washington, D.C. to fully catch up with that trend.
To get to Charles de Gaulle Airport, there’s a train from Paris Gare du Nord via the RER B line. You’ll need to buy a paper ticket in advance for this train, which you can purchase at any metro station. This ticket is required both to enter the gate to the RER B platform (usually platform 32) and again to exit at the airport.
I initially thought the RER B was an express airport train, but it’s not. In the morning, it’s heavily used by commuters, so be prepared—it can be very crowded. I was there around 8:30 a.m., and although it was packed, trains arrived every couple of minutes. Note that there’s no dedicated luggage rack on the train.
While exiting at Charles de Gaulle, I noticed a few young girls quickly slipping through the gates behind passengers to avoid paying. I also saw two people using just one ticket to enter. Apparently, all you need is speed—LOL.
I got off at Terminal 2, the last stop. For my flight to Zagreb with Croatia Airlines, I needed to get to Terminal 2G. I followed the signs but after walking for about 10 minutes, I ended up at Terminal 2F without realizing it. From there, I exited the building and caught the N2 shuttle bus to Terminal 2G. Be aware that the airport has many terminals and it's easy to get turned around.
Each terminal has its own security checkpoint after you check in and drop off your luggage.
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