I've traveled all over the world, and it is , by far, the worst airport I've ever had to contend with. This most recent trip, I was heading to India for a friend's wedding. I broke my ankle 2 weeks before taking leave for my trip and my doctor put me in a walking cast to deal with swelling while in flight (20+ hrs of flight). My home airport is very strict, yet I was fully assisted for my cast and had to be taken aside and have my cast swabbed for explosives/drugs. Once I arrived at CDG in Paris (the worse airport - I try to avoid for layovers), I reached the security gate and the problems began. Once my cast was spotted, and because it was removable (again to deal with swelling and pain), I was told to take off the cast! I refused to do so because they were breaking the law. A worker then came over and proceeded to try and take off my cast! I, very stern and upset; I told them I refused and the worker proceeded to rip off my cast! I told them hell no, that my ankle was BROKEN. Another staff member got involved and told me to take off the cast and told me not to be upset at the employees because they didn't know English. Umm... Why are they working within international flights? Hmm... What else can you expect from CDG's lack of efficiency and uselessness of the power-tripping co-workers? My husband was behind me going through the checkpoint. Once the power-tripping employee saw that we were together, he sent our luggage to be scanned, scanned again. Unfortunately, we had an hour layover and I didn't get the employee's name. We had to "deal with" it in order to catch our plane. Avoid CDG, if you can! Their airport is backwards in time and, obviously, their employees lack education.

This was my first time arriving at CDG terminal. I was a bit apprehensive due to my looking on the net before flying and reading bad reviews. Upon arriving at the airport what a wonderful surprise and experience for me. Everyone was very helpful, went out of their way to help me. One of the customer service agents even dialed and spoke to my host to let him know I had arrived safely. The terminal was clean, no one bothered me. Train departures were announced in French and English and were posted on boards all throughout the airport. The trains were clean, fast and a joy to take, all stops announced in French and English. Luggage was put up and taken down for me by a French man. Ticket takers were so pleasant. The countryside was beautiful. I enjoyed my stay in France very much. Everyone said 'Bonjour' to me even though they didn't know me. Lighten up people, French people are misjudged, give them a break. I stayed with a French family and I was treated like I was royalty. They could not do enough for me. Go with the right attitude.

Flight from CDG to HAV Air France! The ground staff were rude, didn't help us and refused to speak in English. At the airport information desk "just ask Air France!" they were rude too. We, my two suns (5 and 7 years old) felt completely lost. Shame on you AF! Never again!

I will happily pay considerably more money next time to avoid this 'airport'. Not only is the transfer system the most complicated I have ever experienced, the airport staff couldn't be bothered to send on my suitcase - despite having ample time. I had to wait until the next day to get my belongings. I think one star is too generous for this place.

I have never been to an airport as bad as CGD. The terminal layout is chaotic, badly signed if at all. Far too many security checks in transits with extremely rude and unhelpful police and customs/security personnel. In fact they seem to purposefully delay passengers for some sick entertainment. This all amounts to it being a miracle if you make your connection. There are so many people panicking because they realise that they are going to miss their flight, that the staff will laugh at you. Show any sign of annoyance and they will push you to the limit by asking you to go back through the metal detector and again please and just one more time. Then they will single you out for a full bag check. When I aproached the Air France people about the problem they told me that they are all aware of this difficulty but because it is the police and customs they can not do anything about it, AND IT IS THEIR HUB!