Dining & Drinks
Terminal restaurants, lounge buffets and quick bites for transit travellers.
French Cuisine Spots
Charles de Gaulle offers a proud showcase of French culinary heritage across its terminals, with restaurants serving classic brasserie fare such as croque-monsieur, steak frites, and French onion soup. Terminal 2 in particular features several sit-down establishments where you can enjoy a proper French meal before your flight. Look out for local cheese boards, charcuterie platters, and freshly baked baguettes that reflect the gastronomic pride of the Île-de-France region.
Parisian Coffee Culture
Paris is synonymous with café culture, and CDG brings that tradition into the terminals with espresso bars and patisseries serving buttery croissants, pain au chocolat, and macarons from renowned French bakery brands. Ladurée and Paul Boulangerie are among the recognisable names that give transit passengers a genuine taste of Parisian café life. Whether you have an hour or just minutes to spare, grabbing a café noisette and a viennoiserie is a quintessential CDG experience.
Quick Terminal Bites
For travellers on tight connections at one of Europe's busiest hubs, CDG provides a wide range of fast-casual options including sandwicheries, sushi counters, and international fast-food outlets spread across all terminals. Pre-packaged French-style sandwiches, quiches, and salads are readily available at grab-and-go kiosks, making it easy to eat well even between long-haul transfers. Terminals 2E and 2F, serving many international routes, have particularly strong quick-bite selections near gate areas.
Lounge & Sit-Down Dining
CDG's premium dining scene includes Air France's own lounges in Terminal 2, which offer curated menus developed in partnership with celebrated French chefs, featuring seasonal French produce and fine wines from renowned appellations. Independent brasserie-style restaurants throughout the terminals provide a more relaxed sit-down environment ideal for long layovers, with menus that rotate to reflect French seasonal cooking. Business and first-class passengers can also access exclusive dining rooms where à la carte French cuisine is served with full table service.