Your stay — Formule 1
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The Property — Formule 1
Formule 1 in Beauvais is a no-frills budget pit stop, not a boutique escape. The lobby is compact and functional, staffed at limited hours, with a vending-machine check-in system. It suits travellers catching a early flight from Beauvais–Tillé airport, or anyone wanting a cheap, clean room and a shower who plans to spend zero time at the hotel. The vibe is purely utilitarian – think Ikea furniture, shared bathrooms on each floor, and a low-drama car park.
Chronicles of Beauvais
Beauvais started as a Roman settlement called Caesaromagus before becoming a medieval bishopric. Its skyline is dominated by the unfinished Beauvais Cathedral, whose 48-metre choir vault is the tallest Gothic vault in the world – a project that collapsed twice because the builders were too ambitious. After WWII bombing destroyed much of the town centre, Beauvais was rebuilt with functional post-war architecture, now home to a large tapestry-making tradition (the National Tapestry Gallery). Today it’s a quiet administrative hub, known mainly as a transport gateway to Paris via two airports.
Best Time to Visit
Full Beauvais guide →Best months
June to August: warm (20–26°C), long daylight hours, and good for exploring the cathedral and nearby Oise valleys.
Peak / festival surge
July–August is busiest due to Parisian getaways and airport traffic. Hotel prices in Beauvais spike slightly, but Formule 1 is cheap year-round. The main event is the Fête de la Saint-Jean (late June/early July) with bonfires and street parties.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: good discount prospects, mild weather (15–22°C), fewer tourists. The cathedral and tapestry museum are quieter, and flights into Paris-Beauvais may be cheaper.
Weather & packing
Beauvais can have sudden rain showers even in summer – a common quirk of northern France’s maritime climate. Pack a light waterproof jacket, and always bring a hood or umbrella, regardless of forecast.
Live City Briefing — Beauvais
- Oise (the department) recently improved bus lines from Beauvais city centre to the airport (line 6) – check timetables as service frequency still irregular outside peak flight times.
- The cathedral’s external scaffolding, up for stone repairs since 2023, is scheduled to come down in late 2026 – but sections of the north façade remain hidden.
- A new bypass road section (RD938) opened near the north of Beauvais in 2025, reducing transit traffic on Rue de Clermont – less useful for Formule 1 guests but cuts travel time to the A16.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Formule 1, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor at the back of the building (away from the main road). The first floor is low enough to avoid lift noise but still above ground-level activity.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the entrance or the parking area — noise from arriving cars and late-night check-ins is common. Also skip rooms overlooking the front street side, as the address on a main road means continuous traffic rumble.
Best views
There's no scenic view here — it's a budget 3-star on a road. Best bet is a rear-facing room overlooking the car park or adjacent fields, giving at least some visual quiet.
Quietest floors
First floor at the back of the building is the quietest. Upper floors (second and above) are quieter for street noise but there's no lift, so you'll be hauling luggage up stairs.
🔊 Noise notes
Beauvais is a busy town with through traffic; the hotel's address on a main road means early morning lorries and car noise. Also, the lack of a lift means stairwell doors slamming on upper floors, and ground-level rooms pick up lobby chatter.
Insider tips
1) Park at the far end of the car park, away from the entrance, to avoid noise from others arriving or leaving late. 2) Check in early to secure a first-floor room at the back — email or call ahead to request this explicitly, as the front desk is often willing to accommodate budget travellers who ask.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Formule 1
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas, speed about 10 Mbps, no login or time limit
No lift; all rooms on ground floor with step-free access
No newspapers or digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop accepted from 12:00; late check-out until 12:00 for €5
Free luggage storage behind reception, no lockers
Step-free access to all rooms from car park; adapted room available on request
Free on-site car park with 50 spaces; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.10 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; €50 card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation (840 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Chapelle Saint-Lazare (1.2 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Carrefour RN1 — 451 m · ~6 min walk
Espace naturel du Moulin de la Fos — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Mobikid's — 644 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Beauvais — 3.2 km · ~40 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid the currency exchange at Beauvais–Tillé airport — it charges poor rates and high fees.
Contactless and chip cards are accepted almost everywhere — supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, and even market stalls. Mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) works at most terminals. Carry a little cash for small purchases.
Tipping is not expected — service is included. For good service, leave small change (€1–€2) or round up the bill. Taxi drivers appreciate rounding up to the nearest euro; hotel staff do not expect anything.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A coffee at a bar counter costs around €1.20–€1.50; sitting at a table adds €0.50–€1.00. Look for a 'café crème' for a standard milk coffee.
A lunchtime 'formule' (main + drink or dessert) at a bistro is about €12–€15. A sandwich and soft drink from a bakery costs €5–€7.
A main course in a simple restaurant or pizzeria costs €12–€18. A set menu (starter + main) is usually €18–€22.
Kebabs, crêpes, and pizza by the slice are common around Place de l'Hôtel de Ville and Rue de la Chaussée. A kebab or crêpe costs €5–€7.
The main budget supermarkets are Lidl, Aldi, and Intermarché. There is a Lidl on Rue de Savignies and an Intermarché on Avenue de l'Europe.
High-street chains like H&M, C&A, and Kiabi are on Avenue des Flandres or in the shopping centre at Centre Commercial des Flandres. The Saturday market on Place Jeanne Hachette has a clothes stall.
The cheapest way to get around is walking. A single bus ticket on Corolis (the local network) is €1.20; a day pass is €3.50. From Beauvais airport, the shuttle bus to town is €4.50 one way — far cheaper than a taxi (€20–€25).
1. Buy a 'carnet' of 10 bus tickets for €9 instead of singles. 2. Shop at the Saturday market for fruit, veg, and cheese — cheaper than supermarkets. 3. Eat lunch rather than dinner: the same bistro 'formule' costs half the evening price.
Good to know — Beauvais
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Emergency Contacts
BeauvaisFrom a French landline or mobile, dial 112 for all emergencies (police, ambulance, fire). In Beauvais, the local police station is at 1 Rue de la Préfecture, +33 3 44 06 33 00. For non-urgent medical help, call 116 117 (free, 24/7).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Beauvais, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Formule 1
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Paris-Beauvais Airport (BVA) - Terminal 1 → Foyer des jeunes travailleurs (stop: Saint-Jean)
💡 Buy a ticket from the machine at the stop — exact change or card works. Walk 5 mins from the Saint-Jean stop.
Beauvais Gare (train station) → Hôtel du Cygne (stop: Jeanne Hachette)
💡 Validates with the same ticket as the Aérobus; you can buy a day pass for €3.50 if you're hopping around Beauvais. The stop is literally across the street from the hotel.
Beauvais Gare → Paris Gare du Nord (if needed as connection)
💡 For local only, skip the train—Beauvais is walkable. This option works if you're coming from Paris. Get a reduced-price ticket via the SNCF app at least a day before.
Gare de Paris-Nord → Gare de Beauvais
💡 Check the TER app for cancellations; the Foyer is a 15-min walk from the station through the town centre.
Paris-Beauvais Airport (BVA) - Terminal 1 → Gare de Beauvais (train station)
💡 This bus runs a loop; get off at the train station and walk straight down Rue de la République for 10 mins to reach the Foyer.
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) → Hôtel du Cygne, 22 Rue du 27 Juin
💡 Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals—tourist-trap drivers near the exit charge double. Agree on the fare before getting in; €20–25 is fair for the centre.
Paris-Beauvais Airport (BVA) → Foyer des jeunes travailleurs
💡 Pre-book online to avoid surge pricing; many drivers don't take credit cards on the spot.
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) → Place Jeanne Hachette (drops near Hôtel du Cygne)
💡 Buy a return ticket at the machine by the bus stop; it saves €1. The bus leaves you 3 minutes' walk from the hotel. Cash only if machine's broken.
About Beauvais
Wikipedia ↗
Beauvais (US: boh-VAY; French: [bovɛ] ; Picard: Bieuvais) is a town and commune in northern France, and prefecture of the Oise département, in the Hauts-de-France region, 75 kilometres (47 miles) north of Paris. The commune of Beauvais has a population of 55,550 (2023), making it the most populous ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Formule 1?
Request a room on the first floor at the back of the building (away from the main road). The first floor is low enough to avoid lift noise but still above ground-level activity.
Which rooms should I avoid at Formule 1?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the entrance or the parking area — noise from arriving cars and late-night check-ins is common. Also skip rooms overlooking the front street side, as the address on a main road means continuous traffic rumble.
Is Formule 1 noisy?
Beauvais is a busy town with through traffic; the hotel's address on a main road means early morning lorries and car noise. Also, the lack of a lift means stairwell doors slamming on upper floors, and ground-level rooms pick up lobby chatter.
Which rooms have the best views at Formule 1?
There's no scenic view here — it's a budget 3-star on a road. Best bet is a rear-facing room overlooking the car park or adjacent fields, giving at least some visual quiet.
What are insider tips for staying at Formule 1?
1) Park at the far end of the car park, away from the entrance, to avoid noise from others arriving or leaving late. 2) Check in early to secure a first-floor room at the back — email or call ahead to request this explicitly, as the front desk is often willing to accommodate budget travellers who ask.
What time is check-in at Formule 1?
Check-in at Formule 1 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Formule 1 have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas, speed about 10 Mbps, no login or time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Formule 1?
€1.10 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Formule 1?
A lunchtime 'formule' (main + drink or dessert) at a bistro is about €12–€15. A sandwich and soft drink from a bakery costs €5–€7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Formule 1?
The cheapest way to get around is walking. A single bus ticket on Corolis (the local network) is €1.20; a day pass is €3.50. From Beauvais airport, the shuttle bus to town is €4.50 one way — far cheaper than a taxi (€20–€25).
When is the best time to visit Beauvais?
June to August: warm (20–26°C), long daylight hours, and good for exploring the cathedral and nearby Oise valleys.
Top Attractions in Beauvais
💡 The guided tour (minimal fee) is worth it – they show you a handloom in action. Otherwise, the free self-guided route is fine. Check for weekday closures.
💡 Visit on a sunny morning when the rose window lights up the north transept. The climb up to the roof terrace is paid but worth it for the view.
💡 Go just after lunch when the sun hits the south transept rose window. The queue for the clock show (small fee) forms 20 mins early.
💡 The temporary exhibitions cost, but the permanent rooms are free. Head straight upstairs to the 19th-century landscape gallery – quieter than the ground floor.
💡 Best light for photos is late afternoon. The alley is off the main tourist trail – look for the red brick wall at the end of Rue des Jacobins.
💡 Free entry on the first Sunday of each month. The permanent collection is always free; temporary exhibitions may cost €5–8.
💡 Start from the cathedral and head east. Look for the giant mural of a weaver on Rue des Jacobins – it's faded but authentic. Best light at 17:00.
💡 Pack your own picnic – there’s no café on site. The best shade is by the lake on the west side.