Roissypôle

This is Roissypôle, an area located in the center of Charles de Gaulle Airport, where hotels and other facilities are concentrated. The airport’s three terminals are each located some distance apart. Roissypôle also has a train station that connects to each terminal.

On the night before my flight from Paris to Haneda, I stayed at a hotel in Roissypôle.

Stroll from the Hotel in Roissypôle

I took a walk from my hotel in Roissypôle toward Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Hotel in Roissypôle

This is the breakfast restaurant at the hotel where I stayed in Roissypôle.

Check-in Counter

This is the check-in counter at Charles de Gaulle Airport Terminal 2 in Paris.

Originally, ANA had always used Terminal 1, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Terminal 1 was completely closed, and from August 2020 ANA temporarily used Terminal 2E.

(As of January 3, 2023, operations have returned to Terminal 1.)

Departure Gate Entrance

This is the departure gate entrance for leaving Paris.

Elevator to the Boarding Gate

This is the elevator to the boarding gate.

At that time, lounges were not available in Terminal 2. Therefore, as an apology for the inconvenience, ANA provided each passenger with €20 in cash.

Departure Information Board

This is the flight departure information board near the boarding gate.

Seating Area at the Boarding Gate

This is the seating area at the boarding gate.

Since lounges were unavailable, I waited here until boarding time.

Cat Sculpture (1)

While walking around the gate area, I came across a sculpture of a sleeping cat. Above it floated white balloons, seemingly representing clouds.

Cat Sculpture (2)

The cat was peacefully sleeping on what looked like a soft cushion.

Boarding Aircraft

This is the Boeing 787-8 aircraft that I boarded for this flight.

Boarding Gate

Passing through the gate, it was finally time to board.

Business Class Seat

This is an ANA Business Class seat. Some of the Business Class seats come with side tables on both sides, and I chose one of those seats for this flight.

I really like this type of seat because it provides a generous amount of space.

Seat Behind Mine

This is the seat located behind mine. Unlike my seat, this one doesn’t have side tables on both sides; instead, it comes with a longer, narrow side table.

Business Class Cabin

This is the view of the Business Class cabin from my seat.

It feels quite private, providing a strong sense of personal space.

Welcome Drink

The sparkling wine I received as a welcome drink.

The toothbrush and face & body wipes were amenities provided in the restroom.

Full Course – Amuse (1)

Amuse served together with a glass of champagne before the meal.

Full Course – Amuse (2)

Enjoying the amuse with champagne.

Full Course – Table Setting

The table was set with a tablecloth.

Full Course – Appetizer (1)

The appetizer was served, covered with a plastic lid.

Full Course – Appetizer (2)

The lid was removed.

The foie gras terrine is one of my favorites. It pairs wonderfully with wine and is simply excellent.

Full Course – Main Dish

The main dish was a beef steak. With fine quality meat, rich sauce, and sides of carrots, mushrooms, and broccoli, it was truly an exquisite dish.

Full Course – Dessert

Dessert was served.

Breakfast – Beginning

The breakfast service began before arrival.

At this time, we had just passed over Siberia and were nearing Vladivostok.

Breakfast

This is the breakfast I ordered and was served.

Haneda Airport

I arrived at Haneda.