Starting on Aug.1, for anyone wanting to dine out, take a long-distance train or visit a shopping center, you'll need to show either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.Īnyone 12 and over who wants to visit an amusement park, attend a show, concert or festival, will need to have a French health pass starting on July 21. There are also testing centers at Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Paris-Orly (ORY) airports.īut on July 12, French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled new measures he hopes will encourage more citizens to get COVID-19 vaccines as the Delta variant continues to spread.

You can also find antigen testing at most pharmacies around Paris for around 30 euros.

You still need to take either a PCR or rapid antigen COVID-19 test up to 72 hours from departing Paris.

Masks are still required at all indoor venues, including shops, cafes and restaurants.

These are the current rules for foreign travelers visiting France: (Screenshot courtesy of French Bee) Extra precautions (I don't know many travelers who actually like the A350's 3-4-3 economy configuration, no matter how standard it's become in the industry.) I decided to fly to Paris in economy and premium on the flight back to Newark. You get your base fare with a bunch of add-ons, including seat selection, baggage fees, a meal, priority boarding and more. I booked my flight online, and it was what you'd expect when choosing a low-cost carrier. Here's what it was like.įor more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.

But on July 15, 2021, the launch finally came to fruition and I bought a seat on the inaugural flight.

Related: New York airports are getting 11 new long-haul routes as travel returns to the regionīut the pandemic and travel restrictions pushed the launch date to Aug. When the flights were first announced, the airline was offering introductory fares of $139 each way. In September 2019, international low-cost carrier French Bee (formerly known as French Blue) announced that it was launching flights between Newark-Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available.

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