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Paris

The City of Light, one neighbourhood at a time.

Landmarks and museums, restaurants for every budget, classic cafés, theme parks, shopping and markets, the best areas to stay, and a ready 5-day plan.

The Louvre pyramid lit up at night
The Louvre
A street in Montmartre
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01 · SEE

Landmarks & museums

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All places on one map

An interactive map with every landmark, restaurant, café and shop on this page, colour-coded by type. It loads live map tiles, so it appears once the site is published.

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02 · EAT

Where to eat

From historic bistros and cheap classics to a table inside the Eiffel Tower. Prices go from € (budget) to €€€€ (fine dining).

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Popular restaurants fill up fast, especially for dinner. Book ahead where possible.

03 · SIP

Cafés & pastry shops

From historic terraces to famous hot chocolate and macarons.

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04 · PLAY

Theme parks & family fun

Great days out for kids and adults, in the city and just outside it.

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05 · BOOK

Popular tours & tickets

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06 · SHOP

Shopping & markets

Department stores, luxury avenues, outlets and the markets Parisians actually shop at.

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07 · STAY

Where to stay

The best areas for first-time visitors, with well-known hotels for every budget close to the sights.

08 · PLAN

Paris in 5 days

Grouped by neighbourhood so you spend your time sightseeing, not on the metro.

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09 · YOUR TRIP

Build & budget your trip

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Tap the heart on any landmark, restaurant, café or park to save it here and build your own list.
10 · WHEN TO GO

Weather & crowds by month

Typical daytime highs. Spring and early autumn give the best mix of mild weather and smaller crowds.

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Quiet Busy Peak
11 · ESSENTIALS

Before you go

Useful French phrases

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Packing checklist

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Emergency numbers

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From the airport

CDG: RER B train to central Paris, or an official taxi with a fixed fare.

Orly: Metro line 14 to the city centre, or an official taxi with a fixed fare.

12 · KNOW

Practical tips

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13 · SHARE

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