Citroën Traction Avant: chauffeured transfer from Paris CDG
Low, black and unmistakable, the Traction Avant is the car of 1930s and 1950s Paris, of film noir and detective stories. Belle Arrivée's Traction meets you at Charles de Gaulle and drives you to your address in Paris or Île-de-France.
The car
Launched in 1934, the Traction Avant brought front-wheel drive and a one-piece steel body to mass production, decades ahead of most rivals. Its low stance, separate flowing wings and upright chrome grille made it one of the most recognisable shapes in France until production ended in 1957.
Our reference model is the 11 B saloon with the larger domed boot introduced in 1952, the most practical Traction for travellers.
On board
- Guests
- Up to 3
- Luggage
- 1 large suitcase and 2 cabin bags
- On the road
- A three-speed 1930s design: it takes the motorway at a steady pace and is livelier inside than a modern car
- As built
- No air conditioning; seat belts vary by car and year
Best for
Travellers with lighter luggage who want the most cinematic arrival in Paris, photographers, and lovers of pre-war design.
