France
Paris Travel Guide
Iconic landmarks, world-class museums, historic neighborhoods, cafés, fashion and unforgettable food.
Best for
Culture, food, romance, museums & city breaks
Ideal trip length
4 to 7 nights
Planning example used on this site
7 days / 6 nights
Best time to visit
April through June and September through October
Known for
Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Seine, Notre-Dame & Montmartre
Getting there
Most international travelers arrive through Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Orly Airport (ORY)
Why visit Paris
A city built for exploring
Paris combines famous landmarks with neighborhoods that reward wandering. Travelers can spend the morning at the Louvre, walk along the Seine, stop at a café, explore the Marais or Saint-Germain-des-Prés, visit the Eiffel Tower and finish the day in Montmartre. The appeal is not just individual attractions, but how much culture, food, architecture and history are packed into a relatively compact city.
Where to stay
Choose the Paris neighborhood that fits your travel style
Saint-Germain-des-Prés / 6th Arrondissement
Best for cafés, classic Paris atmosphere, couples and walkability.
Le Marais / 3rd & 4th Arrondissements
Best for boutiques, restaurants, nightlife, historic streets and central sightseeing.
7th Arrondissement / Eiffel Tower area
Best for first-time visitors who want easy access to the Eiffel Tower and major monuments.
Representative imagery of each area — not official hotel photographs.
Things to do
Experience the essentials of Paris
Eiffel Tower
Paris’s defining landmark and one of the city’s best-known viewpoints.
Louvre Museum
One of the world’s major art museums and a cornerstone of a first Paris visit.
Seine River Cruise
See many of Paris’s most famous landmarks from the water.
Montmartre
Historic streets, Sacré-Cœur and panoramic city views.
Plan your trip
Plan your Paris trip
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