Journal
The Journal
of the private chauffeur
Advice, benchmarks and behind-the-scenes notes on private chauffeur travel in Paris and Île-de-France, written by the Rogsan Prestige team.
Editorial
Understanding chauffeur travel,
without the jargon
This journal gathers the questions our clients actually ask us on the phone: what makes a ride vary, what separates a private chauffeur from a Paris taxi, what is expected when you step out of the car, and how to organise a day in Paris when you only have one day.
Every article comes from our daily practice since 2012: transfers to Roissy, Orly, Beauvais and Le Bourget, full-day chauffeur hire, long-distance journeys across France and Europe. No theory — just what we see on the road.
All articles
Our articles
to read
Benchmarks & booking
How much does a private ride cost in Paris?
Distance, time of day, vehicle class, number of passengers: the criteria that make a private chauffeur ride in Paris vary, and how to get a firm figure before you step in.
Etiquette
Tipping your private chauffeur
Expected, tolerated or unnecessary? What French custom says, what international travellers usually do, and how to handle the end of a ride without an awkward moment.
Paris & sightseeing
What to do in Paris in one day
A realistic itinerary to see the essentials of the capital in a single day, designed for travelling by chauffeured car rather than on foot or by metro.
Comparison
Private chauffeur or taxi in Paris: which to choose?
Booking, waiting, vehicle, station and airport meet-and-greet: the concrete differences between a Paris taxi and a chauffeur booked in advance.
Groups
Which vehicle for a group in Paris?
Saloon car, Mercedes V-Class van, minibus or coach: how to choose according to passenger numbers, luggage volume and the nature of the journey.
Airports
How to get to CDG airport from Paris
RER B, bus, taxi or private chauffeur: what each option means in travel time, comfort and safety margin before a flight out of Roissy.
Paris & sightseeing
What to do in Deauville for a weekend: a 2-day itinerary from Paris
The boardwalk, Trouville, Honfleur, the casino, the beach: a two-day Deauville itinerary designed for visitors leaving from Paris, with a focus on organising the journey and travelling comfortably.
Paris & sightseeing
How to get from Paris to Disneyland Paris: RER A, TGV, shuttles, taxi or private chauffeur
RER A, TGV, shuttles, taxi or private chauffeur: which way to travel between Paris, the airports and Disneyland Paris depending on your children, luggage and schedule.
Our sections
What you will find
in the journal
Four families of subjects, fed by the journeys we run every week between Paris, Île-de-France and beyond.
- 01
Booking with confidence
What to specify when you enquire, how to plan around a delayed flight, and why the ride is confirmed before departure.
- 02
Airports & stations
Roissy CDG, Orly, Beauvais, Le Bourget, Gare de Lyon or Gare du Nord: our benchmarks on timing and arrivals-hall meet-and-greet.
- 03
Groups & events
Weddings, seminars, trade fairs, outings: choosing between van, minibus and coach without picking the wrong format.
- 04
Paris & excursions
Versailles, Disneyland, Giverny, Champagne: planning a day of visits with a chauffeur who waits and sets off again with you.
Our method
Written by the people
who drive
We do not publish articles written from a distance. Every text starts from a real situation: a delayed flight at Roissy, a wedding to run to the minute, a Japanese client discovering Paris who knows neither the streets nor the customs.
That is also why our answers stay nuanced. The right vehicle, the right timing and the right format depend on context — we would rather explain it than oversimplify.
Also worth reading
Frequently asked
The journal,
explained
The questions that come up most often about our articles and the way we work.
- 01
How often do you publish new articles?
There is no fixed calendar. An article appears when the same question comes up often enough on the phone to deserve a written answer, documented and checked by the chauffeurs who actually drive the route.
- 02
Does the advice apply outside Paris?
Largely, yes. Our articles focus on Paris and Île-de-France, but the guidance on booking, luggage, waiting time and vehicle choice applies just as well to our long-distance journeys across France and Europe.
- 03
Do your articles quote fares?
They explain the criteria that make a ride vary — distance, time of day, vehicle class, number of passengers — without a fixed table. The firm figure is sent to you by Sanaâ in answer to your enquiry, before anything is confirmed.
- 04
Can I book directly from an article?
Yes. Every article ends with access to the booking request and to direct contact. You describe your journey, we come back with a clear proposal and an assigned chauffeur.
- 05
Is the journal available in English and Japanese?
Yes, the whole site and its articles are available in French, English and Japanese. Our Japanese clients have followed us since the early days of the company, and the content is written for them as much as for French-speaking travellers.
- 06
Who writes the content?
Sanaâ, founder of Rogsan Prestige, and the permanent chauffeurs who have been driving since 2012. No text is published without being read by someone who knows the road it describes.
A question with no
article yet?
Sanaâ answers directly, with no call centre and no intermediary platform. Describe your journey, your event or your trip and you will receive a clear proposal.