Paris, France

Paris

Café terraces, riverside walks and world-famous museums.

  • All year
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

3 days in Paris

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Louvre or the Musée d'Orsay at opening time; book a time slot online.
  2. AfternoonWalk along the Seine past Notre-Dame to the Latin Quarter and the Luxembourg Gardens.
  3. EveningGo up Montmartre for sunset at Sacré-Cœur, then have dinner in the Marais.

Day 2

Visit Versailles, or the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadéro, then a Seine boat at night.

Day 3

Browse the covered passages and the Palais-Royal gardens, spend the afternoon along the Canal Saint-Martin and in Belleville, and end with an evening stroll on the Île Saint-Louis.

What to eat

A fresh croissant, steak-frites in a bistro and a macaron.

Local tips

Make the most of Paris

Beat the crowds

Book the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Sainte-Chapelle ahead. Go at opening or in the evening.

Best photo spot

The Eiffel Tower from the Trocadéro at sunrise, and the city from the steps of Sacré-Coeur.

Getting there

The metro goes everywhere. Use the RER trains from the airports.

Don't miss nearby

Versailles and Giverny are easy day trips by train.

Good to know

Many museums are free on certain days or for EU residents under 26. Watch out for pickpockets around the big sights.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Paris

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Plan your visit

Getting to Paris

Getting there

  • Paris-Orly Airport (ORY)14 km away
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)20 km away
  • Rouen110 km away
  • Reims130 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountryFrance

Questions

Paris: good to know

Is Paris worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. Café terraces, riverside walks and world-famous museums.

How many days do you need in Paris?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 3-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Paris?

You can visit all year. Book the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Sainte-Chapelle ahead. Go at opening or in the evening.

How do you get to Paris?

The nearest airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), about 14 km away. The metro goes everywhere. Use the RER trains from the airports.

What is there to see near Paris?

Nearby hidden places include Chartres (78 km), Rouen (112 km) and Reims (130 km).

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