About Paris
Paris is the capital of France, home to around 2,138,551 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Paris
1
Eiffel Tower
2
Louvre Museum
3
Notre-Dame Cathedral (and Ile de la Cite)
4
Sacre-Coeur and Montmartre
5
Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Elysees
6
Musee d'Orsay
7
Seine river cruise
8
Palace of Versailles day trip
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Eiffel Tower
- Visit Louvre Museum
- Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral (and Ile de la Cite)
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Sacre-Coeur and Montmartre
- Visit Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Elysees
- Visit Musee d'Orsay
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Seine river cruise
- Visit Palace of Versailles day trip
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $
Bouillon Chartier
French · Belle Époque canteen Parisians still love
- $$
Breizh Café
Crêpes · Best crêpes in the Marais — locals' pick
- $
Du Pain et des Idées
Bakery · Celebrated escargot pastry bakery
- $
L'As du Fallafel
Falafel · Marais street-food legend
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
Le Meurice
1st arr. · Palace hotel facing the Tuileries
- $$$$
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
8th arr. · Avenue Montaigne icon
- $$$
Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
2nd arr. · Design favourite by Experimental Group
- $$$
Hôtel Providence
10th arr. · Boutique favourite near Canal Saint-Martin
In pictures
Paris gallery
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