The Eiffel Tower above the Seine at dusk, with riverboats moored along the embankment.

France

Paris

Walkable streets, galleries and river views.

Why Paris

Walkable, well connected by rail, and good in every season.

Paris is compact enough to walk across and dense enough that most visits are spent in a handful of arrondissements. The river divides the city usefully, and the rail connections make it a natural start or end to a longer European trip.

Museums and galleries: From the very large national collections to small single-artist houses.
The Seine: The bridges and quaysides, which are the simplest way to orient yourself.
Food and markets: Neighbourhood markets, bakeries and long-established bistros.
Neighbourhoods: Le Marais, Montmartre and the Latin Quarter, each quite different.

What travellers often plan

Getting to Paris, staying and getting around.

Ask about one of these or all of them together in a single request.

Planning your trip

The practical bits.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October.
Getting around: The Metro is dense; much of the centre is walkable.
Suggested length: Three to five days.

A modern city hotel room with a padded headboard, bedside lamps and a window onto high-rise buildings.

Where to stay

Choosing an area in Paris.

Le Marais: Narrow streets, small museums and a great many places to eat.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés: The Left Bank — cafés, bookshops and easy walks to the river.
Around the Louvre: Very central, with the Tuileries and the Seine on the doorstep.
Montmartre: On the hill in the north, with views over the city and a village feel.

A general overview of areas, not a list of available hotels.

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Ornate lamps along the Pont Alexandre III bridge over the Seine in Paris at dusk.

Getting around

Arriving in Paris.

Most long-haul flights arrive at Charles de Gaulle (CDG), with others using Orly (ORY) to the south. Both are connected to the city by train and airport bus, and a pre-arranged car is often simpler with luggage or a late arrival.

The Metro is dense; much of the centre is walkable.

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When planning matters

Worth sorting out before you go.

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Check entry requirements early: Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change over time. Please confirm with the official guidance for your route.
Travel dates make a difference: School holidays, festivals and peak seasons affect what's available. If your dates are flexible, tell us — it gives us more to work with.
Plan the arrival, not just the flight: Late-night and early-morning arrivals are much easier with a transfer arranged in advance.
Match the stay to the plan: Choose the area around what you'll actually do each day, not only the hotel itself.