I did the exact same AMS-CDG-LAX in december on an award ticket. was met at CDG at the arriving flight from AMS by a lady with mr.Pattas sign. escorted through security (opening up a separate line), and asked twice if I wanted to go to the Premiere lounge. I didn't since I had a short connection, but it was offered.
on the return flight all connecting premiere pax were escorted through security and immigration, and delivered to the business lounge for their connecting flight.
although the service and seat in premiere are great, it was really the ground service that made me feel "special".^