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Voykit pocket guide · France
Meaux
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Meaux; train from Paris takes ~45 min, so fit it into a day‑trip from the capital.
Meaux is a small historic town of about 54 000 people in the Île‑de‑France region. Its main sights – the cathedral, episcopal palace, museum of the Great War and the covered market – sit within the medieval walls and are reachable on foot from the Transilien station (≈45 min from Paris). One day covers the highlights; a second day allows a deeper museum visit or a local cheese tasting.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, shorter daylight)
- Stay
- 0 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 €50–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ 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 and ambulance 18 · Medical emergency (SAMU) 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 |
|---|---|
| Brie de Meaux (500 g) | €6–9 |
| Moutarde de Meaux (jar) | €4–7 |
| Coffee in café | €2–3 |
| Baguette | €1–1.5 |
| Metro/Transilien ticket (zone 5) | €2.5–3.5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CDG · Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Main international airport, about 45 min by train (RER B) to Paris, then Transilien to Meaux.
Typical fares
- Paris – Meaux (Transilien)
- about €9 each way, ~45 min (check current fare)
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
Town is compact; most attractions are a 5‑10 min walk from the station. Use the local bus network for farther sites; tickets bought on board or at kiosks.
See and do
Known for
- Meaux Cathedral
- Museum of the Great War (Pays de Meaux)
- Brie de Meaux cheese
- Moutarde de Meaux mustard
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paris (central) | Transilien line from Meaux to Paris‑Gare de l'Est, ~45 min | ≈1 h total |
| Fontainebleau | RER or TER from Meaux via Paris, ~1 h 30 min total | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Centre‑Ville
- Close to cathedral, market and museum; good for walking visits.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?say kɛ kɔ̃byen |
| Where is the bathroom? | Où sont les toilettes ?u sɔ̃ le twalɛt |
| Can I have the menu, please? | Le menu, s’il vous plaîtlə məny sil vu plɛ |
| I would like a glass of water | Un verre d’eau, s’il vous plaîtœ̃ vɛʁ do sil vu plɛ |
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
- Museum of the Great War closes on 1 May, 25 Dec, 1 Jan and 8‑19 Jan.
- Check opening hours of the cathedral and museum before travel (hours may vary).
Meaux is generally safe; petty theft can occur near the train station, so keep belongings secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Meaux yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Meaux Cathedral
- Museum of the Great War (Pays de Meaux)
- Brie de Meaux cheese
- Moutarde de Meaux mustard
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Ville de Meaux official site: www.ville-meaux.fr/
- Wikivoyage: Meaux, revision 5313954 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5313954
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/meaux). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.