Paris is not just the Eiffel Tower. It's the literary cafés of Saint-Germain, strolls along the Seine at sunset, the flea markets, the secret gardens of the Marais and that unique light that inspired the Impressionists. Each arrondissement is a village with its own soul.
📅 Best time to visit
Spring (April-June) and autumn (September-November) are magical. Summer is lively but crowded.
🏛️ Why visit Paris
🍽️ Local cuisine
Croissant and pain au chocolat in the morning, bistros with steak-frites for lunch, cheeses and wine in the evening. Don't miss the falafel of the Marais, the macarons of Pierre Hermé and dinner at the Enfants Rouges covered market.
🗺️ Neighbourhoods to explore
Le Marais for boutiques and nightlife. Saint-Germain for the literary cafés. Montmartre for the bohemian atmosphere. Canal Saint-Martin for hipster Paris. Belleville for multiculturalism and street food.
✈️ How to get there
Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is the main hub. Orly (ORY) serves European flights. Beauvais (BVA) handles low-cost carriers.
💡 Practical tips
- The Museum Pass gives access to over 60 museums without queues.
- The metro is the best way to get around: buy the carnet of 10 tickets or the weekly Navigo pass.
- Climb the Tour Montparnasse instead of the Eiffel Tower: same view, no queue.