Who is the Paris international airport named after?

Answer 1

There are two major international airports in Paris, the Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, also known as the Roissy Airport located just north, and Orly airport just south of Paris.

Answer 2

There are two major airports, Charles de Gaule to the northeast of the city, and Orly to the south. CDG is the busiest in the whole of France and one of the busiest in Europe, Orly is the second busiest in France and tends to handle shorter-distance flights. CDG is served directly by the RER and has TGV links to elsewhere in the country; Orly has an airport shuttle linking it to the nearest RER station.

Answer 3

Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris is named after the great French general and statesman of the same name. De Gaulle led the exiled French forces during World War II, and remains one of the most influential leaders in France's history.