Northern France may not be as popular as the southern costal regions of Nice and the Riviera, but it has a lot to offer tourists. Historically important cities like Paris are very popular as they are modern business hubs as well. Paris also has two airports; Charles De Gaulle and Orly. Charles De Gaulle is one of the most famous airports in the world and has both domestic and international flights. It also features a railway terminal at the airport successfully integrating both modes of transport at the same location. The airport has 7 terminals with some of them being especially reserved for Air France flights. Air France dominates the domestic airline market in France, but with the advent of private and foreign airlines into the country, there is now more choice at competitive rates.

Lille, the capital of northern France, situated along its border with Belgium, has an international airport with a limited number of flights. Lyon, Rouen, Caen, Nancy, Rennes and Angers are some of the other airports in the region. Airports in the region are maintained by France’s aviation ministry and have high standards of quality and safety. Excellent facilities like restaurants and cafes, duty free shops, business centers and communication are available at all airports. Although most travel within the country is done my road or rail, some regions are not easily accessible from the capital by any other mean than air.