🇫🇷France·Europe
Paris
The City of Light
dest.flightsFrom
£89
dest.hotelsFrom
£95/per night
dest.budgetPerDay
£130
dest.avgTemp
12°C
dest.bestTime
April to June, September to October
dest.safety
7.8/10
dest.about Paris
Paris is the world's most visited city for good reason — a timeless blend of art, architecture, gastronomy, and romance. From the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, from Montmartre's cobblestone streets to the grand boulevards of Haussmann, Paris rewards every visitor with beauty at every turn.
dest.topHighlights
Eiffel Tower
Climb or take the lift to the top of Paris's most iconic landmark for sweeping city views
The Louvre
Home to the Mona Lisa and 35,000 works of art — the world's most visited museum
Montmartre
Wander the bohemian hilltop village with the Sacré-Cœur basilica and artist studios
Seine River Cruise
Glide past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower on a classic bateaux mouches
Musée d'Orsay
The world's finest collection of Impressionist art in a stunning converted railway station
Palace of Versailles
Day trip to the Sun King's opulent palace and its breathtaking formal gardens
dest.thingsToDo Paris
- Climb the Eiffel Tower at sunset
- Spend a morning in the Louvre
- Walk along the Champs-Élysées
- Explore Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur
- Take a Seine river cruise
- Day trip to Palace of Versailles
- Visit Musée d'Orsay for Impressionist art
- Picnic in the Tuileries Garden
dest.weather Paris
dest.bestMonthsToVisit April to June, September to October
4-dest.day Paris dest.itinerary
Iconic Paris
- ·Eiffel Tower morning
- ·Champ de Mars picnic
- ·Seine river cruise
- ·Dinner in Saint-Germain
Art & Culture
- ·Louvre Museum (3 hours)
- ·Tuileries Garden stroll
- ·Musée d'Orsay afternoon
- ·Montparnasse dinner
Montmartre & Le Marais
- ·Sacré-Cœur at sunrise
- ·Montmartre village walk
- ·Le Marais lunch & shopping
- ·Place des Vosges
Versailles Day Trip
- ·Train to Versailles
- ·Palace tour
- ·Hall of Mirrors
- ·Gardens & fountains
dest.whereToEat Paris
Le Jules Verne
French · Eiffel Tower · $$$$
Septime
Modern French · Bastille · $$$
L'As du Fallafel
Middle Eastern · Le Marais · $
Café de Flore
French Café · Saint-Germain · $$
dest.practicalInformation
dest.visaRequirements
No visa required for EU/EEA citizens. UK citizens can visit for up to 90 days without a visa. US, Canadian, and Australian citizens: 90 days visa-free in the Schengen Area.
dest.gettingAround
Paris Métro (14 lines, very efficient), RER trains for suburbs/airport, Vélib' bike sharing, walking in central arrondissements. Avoid driving in the city centre.
dest.currency
EUR (Euro)
dest.timezoneLanguage
GMT+1 (GMT+2 in summer) · French (English in tourist areas)
dest.frequentlyAskedQuestions
When is the best time to visit Paris?
April–June for spring blooms and mild weather. September–October for fewer crowds and golden light. July–August is peak tourist season — book well ahead.
How many days do I need in Paris?
3–4 days covers the main highlights. 5–7 days lets you explore neighbourhoods, day trips to Versailles, and the city at a relaxed pace.
Is Paris expensive?
Paris can be done on any budget. Boulangeries, markets, and picnics keep costs low. Museums are free on the first Sunday of each month.
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