Paris

France

Café terraces, grand boulevards and art at every turn.

City
Culture
Romance

A Parisian street of historic buildings seen from an open window

Pont Alexandre III bridge lit up over the Seine at blue hour

Photos: Chris Karidis, Thibault Penin, Léonard Cotte on Unsplash

Best time to go: April to June and September to October bring mild weather and lighter crowds. July and August are warm and busy. Winter is cold but atmospheric.
Ideal length: 3 to 5 days

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Known for

The Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the grand boulevards
Art museums, including the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay
Café culture, bakeries and long, unhurried lunches
Walks along the Seine and across its bridges
Fashion, design and window shopping
Montmartre’s hilltop views and artistic history

Getting around

The Métro is fast and frequent, with a station within a short walk of most places. RER trains link the centre with the airports and suburbs.
Buses are a pleasant way to see the city as you go.
Taxis and ride-hailing apps are easy to find, and the city runs a large bike-share scheme.
Many neighbourhoods are best explored on foot.

Areas to explore

Le Marais
Medieval lanes, galleries, boutiques and leafy squares, lively at weekends.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Classic cafés, bookshops and Left Bank elegance.
Latin Quarter
The student heart of the city, close to Notre-Dame and the Luxembourg Gardens.
Montmartre
A village feel on a hill, crowned by the Sacré-Cœur and sweeping views.
Around the Eiffel Tower
Wide avenues, the Champ de Mars and river views from both banks.
Canal Saint-Martin
A relaxed, local side of Paris with canal-side walks and independent shops.

A three-day outline

1Day 1Icons of Paris
- Morning at the Eiffel Tower and a walk across the Champ de Mars
- Cross the Seine and walk up to the Arc de Triomphe
- Evening on the river, along the banks or on a boat cruise
2Day 2Art and the Left Bank
- The Louvre in the morning, then the Tuileries Garden
- Afternoon in Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Luxembourg Gardens

Good to know

Currency: Euro.
Plugs: Types C and E (two round pins), 230V.
Language: French. A “bonjour” as you walk into a shop or café goes a long way.
Tipping: Service is included in restaurant bills. Leaving a little extra for good service is appreciated but not expected.
Staying safe: Keep valuables close in crowded places and on the Métro.

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Dinner in the Latin Quarter

3Day 3Villages within the city

Morning in Montmartre and the Sacré-Cœur
Afternoon wandering Le Marais
Sunset along Canal Saint-Martin

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