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At a glance

Climate

Temperate

Languages

French and English

Local currency

EUR (EUR)

Local time

16:23 (GMT+2)

Ideal trip length

4–7 days

Cost level

4 of 5 · our research

Suggested area to stay

Le Marais

Tap water

Generally described as safe to drink

Tipping

Service included, small extra for good service

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 80 · Very good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Croissant Macarons Escargots Steak Frites

When to visit Paris

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: July Busiest: Jun-Aug

Jan

40

Cold, grey, few tourists
Feb

45

Chilly, some sun
Mar

60

Cool, spring blooms
Apr

75

Mild, pleasant, showers
May

85

Warm, sunny, popular
Jun

90

Warm, long days, peak
Jul

92

Hot, lively, peak
Aug

90

Warm, busy, many locals away
Sept

88

Mild, pleasant, less crowded
Oct

70

Cool, crisp, autumn colors
Nov

55

Chilly, damp, fewer tourists
Dec

65

Cold, festive, holiday lights

40

Jan Cold, grey, few tourists

45

Feb Chilly, some sun

60

Mar Cool, spring blooms

75

Apr Mild, pleasant, showers

85

May Warm, sunny, popular

90

Jun Warm, long days, peak

92

Jul Hot, lively, peak

90

Aug Warm, busy, many locals away

88

Sept Mild, pleasant, less crowded

70

Oct Cool, crisp, autumn colors

55

Nov Chilly, damp, fewer tourists

65

Dec Cold, festive, holiday lights

Things to do in Paris

7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

2 places

Louvre Museum Visit

1st Arrondissement 3.5 hrs

Explore world-renowned art, including the Mona Lisa, in a historic palace.

Indoors Good for children

Palace of Versailles Day Trip

Versailles 5 hrs

Discover the opulent royal residence and its magnificent gardens.

Indoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

2 places

Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur

Montmartre 3 hrs

Wander charming streets, enjoy artist squares, and visit the iconic basilica.

Outdoors Good for children

Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe

8th Arrondissement 2 hrs

Stroll the grand avenue, shop, and climb the Arc for city views.

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the evening

2 places

Eiffel Tower Ascent

Champ de Mars 2.5 hrs

Ascend for breathtaking panoramic views of the city.

Outdoors Good for children

Seine River Cruise

Pont Neuf 1.5 hrs

Glide along the Seine, admiring illuminated monuments from the water.

Outdoors Good for children

Any time of day

1 place

Notre Dame Cathedral Exterior

Île de la Cité 1 hr

Admire the Gothic masterpiece and its intricate architecture from outside.

Indoors Good for children

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Culture and history

3 Days in Paris — Culture & History

Uncover the timeless elegance and profound stories woven into the fabric of the City of Light.

This meticulously crafted 3-day itinerary invites you to delve deep into Paris's rich cultural heritage and historical grandeur. Perfect for history buffs and art enthusiasts, it guides you through iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and charming historic districts, offering an immersive journey through centuries of French brilliance.

3 Days 15 Stops

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