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Voykit pocket guide · France
Le Bourget
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Le Bourget: see the Air and Space Museum, walk the historic RER station, and grab a quick bite.
Le Bourget is a small Paris suburb (≈10 km north) with one major attraction – the Musée de l’air et de l’espace – plus easy RER access. One day covers the museum, a short walk to the historic Gare du Bourget, and a meal.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (colder, shorter daylight)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €40–60 excl. bed · Mid €60–90 excl. bed · High €90+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Fire 18 · Medical 15
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €2–3 |
| Croissant | €1–2 |
| Metro ticket (single) | €1.90 |
| Museum activity (adult) | €9–14 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LBG · Paris Le Bourget Airport
- Business‑aviation only; 11 km (6.8 mi) from town centreBusiness‑aviation only; 6.8 mi (11 km) from town centre
Typical fares
- RER B Bourget ↔ Paris Gare du Nord
- about €4.10 each way (check)
- Taxi 5 km within town
- ≈ €15–20
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
RER B stops at Gare du Bourget (Zone 3). The T11 tram (Tangentielle Nord) links Épinay‑sur‑Seine to Le Bourget in ~15 min. Buses run locally; walking is easy for museum and gallery.
See and do
Known for
- Musée de l’air et de l’espace
- Le Bourget Airport (business aviation)
- Gagosian contemporary art gallery
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paris city centre | RER B to Paris Gare du Nord, about 15 min | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- Ibis Le Bourget
- ≈800 m from RER station; rooms from €50
- Campanile Le Bourget Airport
- Near airport; rooms from €57
- AC Hotel by Marriott Paris Le Bourget Airport
- Modern; price not listed (check)
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?c’est combien |
| Where is the museum? | Où est le musée ?où est le musée |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- RER B last trains around midnight; plan return early.
- Museum entry is free for permanent collection; activity tickets start at €9 (check for discounts).
- Business‑aviation airport has no passenger services.
Le Bourget is a quiet residential suburb; normal city precautions apply. Night transport is limited, so return before midnight.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Le Bourget yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Musée de l’air et de l’espace
- Le Bourget Airport (business aviation)
- Gagosian contemporary art gallery
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Le Bourget official site: www.le-bourget.fr/
- Wikidata – Le Bourget: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1142114
- Wikivoyage: Le Bourget, revision 5313922 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5313922
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/le-bourget). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.