Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

About Paris Orly Airport

Paris Orly Airport is a significant transport hub located just south of Paris, France. It's Paris' secondary airport after the larger and busier Charles de Gaulle Airport. Regardless, Paris Orly Airport is the busiest airport in the country for domestic travel, and is the second busiest airport in France, with over 30,000,000 passengers annually. Paris Orly Airport provides flights to destinations around the world, including Moscow, Budapest, and Newark.

Paris Orly Airport originally opened in the 1930s to serve as a secondary airport to the Paris–Le Bourget Airport. Allied forces seriously damaged Orly Airport during World War II, and was controlled by the United States Army Air Forces 1408th until the late 1940s. From post-war until the mid-1970s, Orly Airport was the largest airport in Paris until the construction of Charles de Gaulle Airport. 

Paris Orly Airport is currently one of the best ways for travelers from across France and abroad to visit Paris, with easy access to the French capital and lots of useful amenities and exciting nearby attractions.

Things to do in and around Paris Orly Airport 

Whether you're waiting on a delayed flight or just need a way to kill an hour, you'll find plenty of things to do in and around Paris Orly Airport. From restaurants to shops to nearby activities, you won't be short of ways to cure your boredom. Here are a few of the best activities in and around the airport.

• Grab a snack at one of the many restaurants in Paris Orly Airport. Over a dozen eateries are located throughout the four terminals, from well-known fast-food chains like McDonald's to local favorites like Paul. 

• Pick up some supplies or a new outfit at Paris Orly Airport's excellent selection of shops. You'll find everything you'll need at these stores, from high-end designer fashion to duty-free wines.

• Put your feet up in the airport lounge. The Salon Icare Lounge in terminal 1 and 2 provides a peaceful and classy area for jet setters to relax with a book and a bite to eat.

• Escape the busy airport for some family fun at Le Port Aux Cerises. This lakeside amusement park features a miniature golf course, watersports, pony rides, and much more.

• Get lost in nature at Forest of Sénart. With over 7,000 acres of lush forests, the Forest of Sénart is the perfect location for a hike near Paris Orly Airport.

Transit options at Paris Orly Airport

• High-speed train from Anthony Train Station (RER)

• Paris Metro from Anthony Train Station (RER Line B)

• Tram from Orly Airport (Lines 7, T7)

Luggage storage at Paris Orly Airport

Paris is one of the largest and busiest metro areas in Central Europe, with dozens of world-famous museums and landmarks to discover. If you don't feel like dragging your heavy belongings through Paris' crowded streets, find a luggage storage service near Pairs Orly Airport. Bounce offers secure and convenient facilities, just a stone's throw from the airport, where you can stow your stuff before taking a tour of the city. Just book through the Bounce app and find a spot at a Paris Orly Airport luggage storage service today.

Activities and attractions near Paris Orly Airport

• Eiffel Tower: No trip to Paris would be complete without stopping off at the Eiffel Tower. Originally opened at the gateway to the 1889 World's Fair, the Eiffel Tower is the tallest structure in Paris and one of the most famous monuments on the planet. The Eiffel Tower was designed by renowned architect and sculptor Gustav Eiffel, who also has a hand in creating the Statue of Liberty in New York.
  The Eiffel Tower has three floors, all of which offer fun and unique experiences. The first floor features glass flooring, so you can watch Parisiens and tourists going about their day right below your feet. There's also an outdoor bar where you can enjoy a pizza or burger with a beer. The second floor contains the Michelin-starred Jules Verne Restaurant and an observation area with telescopes, so you easily spot the best sights in Paris. The top floor is a dizzying 905 feet-high and boasts stunning panoramas of Paris. You can even enjoy a glass of champagne overlooking the city. After taking in the views, head to Gustav Eiffel's old office and learn the tower's history. Large bags are prohibited inside the Eiffel Tower, so stop by a luggage storage service at Paris Orly Airport before visiting.

• Louvre Museum: The Louvre has arguably the best collection of art and relics in the world. The Louvre Museum is especially well-known for its incredible European art collection, which includes paintings by Caravaggio, Johannes Vermeer, and Michelangelo. Undoubtedly the most famous painting on display at the Louvre is the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.
  As well as boasting one of the best art collections globally, the Louvre also contains an array of fascinating artifacts dating back thousands of years. Some of the highlights from the Louvre's collection of global relics include the Seated Scribe, a limestone statue dating back to Ancient Egypt around 2,500 BC, and a statue of Alexander the Great dating back to 330 BC. Only small backpacks are allowed inside the Louvre, so check in at a Paris Orly Airport luggage storage service. 

• Champs-Élysées:  The Champs-Élysées is one Paris' major high street and is a must-visit for shoppers and foodies. The Champs-Élysées is home to many trendy boutiques belonging to the biggest names in fashion, such as Louis Vuitton, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Lacoste. After browsing the latest fashion trends, head to one of the Champs-Élysées' many traditional French theaters for a cabaret show. If you fancy a world-class meal, the Champs-Élysées also boasts several Michelin-starred restaurants, run by some of the biggest names in the culinary world. When the sun goes down, you can dance the night away at the nearby nightclubs or splash some cash at Paris' only casino, Paris Elysées Club.