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Paris

The eternal city of light

Boulevards lined with limestone, café terraces that spill into evening, and a skyline punctuated by an iron lattice that has watched over the Seine for more than a century.

Best season

Apr – Jun · Sep – Oct

Currency

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Language

French

Visitors / yr

19.1M

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Getting around

Transit & arrivals

Dense metro, RER suburban rail, trams, and Vélib bikes — almost everywhere is reachable in under 40 minutes.

Airport → City

CDG → Gare du Nord on RER B (~35 min, €11.80)

Day pass

Navigo Easy day pass €8.65

Network size

4 primary modes

Metro

16 lines

Trains every 2–4 min from 5:30 to 1:15 (2:15 Fri/Sat)

Train

RER A–E

Express rail linking Paris with Versailles, Disneyland, airports

Tram

T1–T13

Outer-ring trams crossing the suburbs

Bus

350+ routes

Noctilien night buses run 0:30–5:30

Operating hours

Metro 5:30 – 1:15 (2:15 Fri/Sat & holidays)

Ticketing

Île-de-France Mobilités · Bonjour RATP

Taxis & rideshare

G7 & Uber widely available; metered taxis from official stands

Accessibility

Line 14 fully step-free; most other metro lines remain stair-only (RER, trams & buses better)

Local tips

Navigo Easy card (€2) holds day passes and t+ tickets — beats paper
RER B to/from CDG is faster but skip it late at night for safety
Vélib's first 30 min are free on the V-Plus tier — great for short hops

Paris Itineraries

Plan Your Perfect Paris Trip

Professionally curated day-by-day itineraries that combine Paris's iconic landmarks, local favourites, practical travel tips, realistic budgets, and efficient routes—helping you experience more while spending less time planning.

Paris · Suggested itinerary

3-Day Paris

Icons, art, village charm and evening lights — Paris's essential first-timer route.

At a glance

Your trip at a glance

Duration

3 days

Walking level

Moderate

Difficulty

Estimated budget (total)

Budget traveller

€250–€400

Mid-range traveller

€650–€950

Luxury traveller

€2,000+

Best for

First-time visitorsCouplesFamiliesArt loversFood lovers

Best season

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Day
1
Theme
Classic Paris
The Eiffel Tower, a Seine cruise and the dazzling Aura Invalides show — Paris's postcard-perfect day.
- Morning9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
  Eiffel Tower & Trocadéro Gardens
  Eiffel Tower — climb or lift to the second floor for city views
  Trocadéro Gardens — the classic postcard viewpoint across the Seine
  Eiffel Tower lift≈ €35Trocadéro GardensFree
- Lunch12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
  Café near Champ de Mars
  Classic French lunch in a bistro close to the Eiffel Tower
  TryCafé ConstantBistro 121Les Cocottes
- Afternoon2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
  Seine River Cruise & Left Bank
  Seine River Cruise — pass the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the historic bridges
  Stroll along the Left Bank quais and browse the bouquinistes
  Seine River Cruise≈ €16–25
- Evening6:30 PM onwards
  Aura Invalides light show
  Immersive light and sound show inside the Dôme des Invalides
  Dinner in the Invalides or Saint-Germain area
  Aura Invalides≈ €20–30
  TryLa Fontaine de MarsCafé de l'EsplanadeBistro Volnay
HighlightsEiffel Tower viewsTrocadéro GardensSeine River CruiseLeft Bank quaisAura Invalides
Walking
≈ 7 km · 1 hr 45 min walking
Comfortable walking shoes — riverbanks, gardens and city streets.
Sightseeing
≈ 9 hours sightseeing
Family
Couples
Transport tips
- Bir-Hakeim
  Metro 6 / RER C
  Direct access to the Eiffel Tower and Seine cruise docks.
- Pont de l'Alma
  RER C
  Closest RER stop for Seine River cruise departures.
- Invalides
  RER C / Metro 8, 13
  Short walk to the Dôme des Invalides for Aura.
Estimated daily budget
Budget traveller
€70–€110
Mid-range
€170–€250
Luxury
€450+
Travel tip
Book the Eiffel Tower first lift of the day to avoid the longest queues.
Money saver
The Seine cruise is often cheaper as a combo with the Eiffel Tower.
Best photo spot
Eiffel Tower from the Trocadéro central fountain at sunrise or late afternoon.
Best time to visit
Morning for the Eiffel Tower; evening for Aura Invalides.
Book ahead
Book Eiffel Tower, Seine cruise and Aura Invalides online in advance.
Transport tip
RER C links the Eiffel Tower, Seine cruise docks and Invalides in one straight line.
Food recommendation
Café Constant near the Champ de Mars serves classic French bistro dishes at fair prices.
Rainy day alternative
Swap the Seine cruise for a covered passage tour of Galerie Vivienne or Passage des Panoramas.
Alternative option
Instead of Aura Invalides: Take an evening walk up to Montparnasse Tower for a panoramic night view.
Packing tips
- Refillable water bottle
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Portable charger
- Light jacket
Accessibility
- Eiffel Tower has lifts to the second floor
- Trocadéro Gardens are step-free
- Seine cruise boats have accessible boarding on request
- Invalides is step-free and accessible
Today's highlights
- 5 major attractions visited
- ≈ 9 hours sightseeing
- ≈ 7 km on foot
- Mid-range budget ≈ €170–€250
- Evening around Invalides / Saint-Germain
End the day around Invalides / Saint-Germain
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Day
2
Theme
Art & History
The Louvre's masterpieces, the medieval island of Notre-Dame and an evening in the Latin Quarter.
- Morning9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
  Louvre Museum
  Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory
  Denon wing and French Crown Jewels
  Louvre Museum≈ €22
- Lunch12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
  Café in the Louvre district
  Light lunch in a classic Parisian café near the museum
  TryCafé MarlyAngelina ParisBouillon Chartier
- Afternoon2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
  Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité
  Notre-Dame Cathedral — reopened after restoration
  Sainte-Chapelle — stunning stained-glass chapel
  Conciergerie and the medieval heart of Paris
  Notre-Dame CathedralFreeSainte-Chapelle≈ €13Conciergerie≈ €13
- Evening6:00 PM onwards
  Latin Quarter dinner & riverside stroll
  Dinner on Rue Mouffetard or Boulevard Saint-Germain
  Evening walk along the Seine
  TryLe Petit ClerBouillon RacineShakespeare & Company Café
HighlightsMona LisaSainte-ChapelleNotre-DameLatin QuarterSeine evening stroll
Walking
≈ 6 km · 1 hr 30 min walking
Comfortable walking shoes — museum galleries, island bridges and cobbled lanes.
Sightseeing
≈ 9 hours sightseeing
Family
Couples
Transport tips
- Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre
  Metro 1, 7
  Direct exit into the Louvre complex.
- Cité
  Metro 4
  Steps from Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle.
- Saint-Michel
  RER B / C
  Gateway to the Latin Quarter and riverside.
Estimated daily budget
Budget traveller
€60–€100
Mid-range
€160–€240
Luxury
€450+
Travel tip
Enter the Louvre through the Carrousel du Louvre to avoid the pyramid queue.
Money saver
Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie offer a combined ticket that saves a few euros.
Best photo spot
Sainte-Chapelle's upper chapel with sunlight streaming through the stained glass.
Best time to visit
The Louvre is quieter on Wednesday and Friday evenings; Sainte-Chapelle is best in bright morning sun.
Book ahead
Book Louvre timed entry and Sainte-Chapelle in advance.
Transport tip
Metro 1 and 7 connect the Louvre to the island and Latin Quarter in minutes.
Food recommendation
Bouillon Chartier is a historic, budget-friendly restaurant near the Louvre district.
Rainy day alternative
Stay inside the Louvre longer or explore the Conciergerie's medieval halls.
Alternative option
Instead of Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie: Visit the Panthéon and its dome for sweeping Left Bank views.
Packing tips
- Refillable water bottle
- Umbrella
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Portable charger
Accessibility
- Louvre is fully accessible
- Sainte-Chapelle has narrow spiral stairs to the upper chapel
- Notre-Dame is step-free
- Latin Quarter has cobblestones in places
Today's highlights
- 5 major attractions visited
- ≈ 9 hours sightseeing
- ≈ 6 km on foot
- Mid-range budget ≈ €160–€240
- Evening around Latin Quarter
End the day around Latin Quarter
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Day
3
Theme
Parisian Charm
Montmartre's village atmosphere, the Orsay's Impressionists and a food-and-wine evening.
- Morning9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
  Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur
  Sacré-Cœur Basilica and panoramic terrace
  Place du Tertre artists and cobbled lanes
  Moulin Rouge exterior
  Sacré-CœurFreeSacré-Cœur dome≈ €7
- Lunch12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
  Traditional French bistro in Montmartre
  Classic French lunch in the village atmosphere of Montmartre
  TryLa Maison RoseLe Moulin de la GaletteChez Plumeau
- Afternoon2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
  Musée d'Orsay
  Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces
  Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir and Degas
  Musée d'Orsay≈ €16
- Evening6:00 PM onwards
  Paris Food & Wine Walking Tour
  Tastings at cafés, bakeries, cheese shops and wine bars
  Explore Saint-Germain or Le Marais with a local guide
  Food & Wine walking tour≈ €80–120
HighlightsSacré-Cœur terraceMontmartre villageMusée d'OrsayImpressionist mastersFood & wine tour
Walking
≈ 6 km · 1 hr 30 min walking
Comfortable walking shoes — Montmartre hills and museum galleries.
Sightseeing
≈ 9 hours sightseeing
Family
Couples
Transport tips
- Anvers / Abbesses
  Metro 12
  Base stations for Montmartre; funicular to Sacré-Cœur.
- Solferino
  Metro 12 / RER C
  Short walk to the Musée d'Orsay.
- Saint-Germain-des-Prés
  Metro 4
  Meeting point for many Saint-Germain food tours.
Estimated daily budget
Budget traveller
€70–€120
Mid-range
€180–€280
Luxury
€450+
Travel tip
Take the funicular or walk up Rue Foyatier to Sacré-Cœur early in the morning.
Money saver
The Musée d'Orsay is free on the first Sunday of the month.
Best photo spot
The Sacré-Cœur dome from the steps with Paris spread below.
Best time to visit
Montmartre is quietest before 10 AM; Orsay is least crowded on weekday afternoons.
Book ahead
Book the Musée d'Orsay and the food & wine tour online.
Transport tip
Metro 12 connects Montmartre, the Orsay and Saint-Germain in a single line.
Food recommendation
Pick up a warm baguette from a Montmartre boulangerie before heading down.
Rainy day alternative
Stay in the Orsay galleries and extend the food tour — tastings are mostly indoors.
Alternative option
Instead of the Musée d'Orsay: Visit the Musée de l'Orangerie in the Tuileries to see Monet's Water Lilies.
Packing tips
- Refillable water bottle
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Portable charger
- Light jacket
Accessibility
- Sacré-Cœur has a lift to the terrace
- Montmartre has steep cobblestones
- Musée d'Orsay is fully accessible
- Food tour routes are generally walkable
Today's highlights
- 5 major attractions visited
- ≈ 9 hours sightseeing
- ≈ 6 km on foot
- Mid-range budget ≈ €180–€280
- Evening around Saint-Germain-des-Prés / Le Marais
End the day around Saint-Germain-des-Prés / Le Marais
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Tours & experiences

Tours & Experiences

Curated cruises, day trips, walking tours and iconic experiences worth building a day around in Paris.

River cruiseFamily friendly

Paris

🚤Seine River Cruise

Glide along the River Seine past the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre and Paris's historic bridges. The classic way to see the city's landmarks lined up along the water.

Duration

About 1 hour

Best for

First-time visitors, couples and families

Departure

Port de la Bourdonnais, near the Eiffel Tower

Highlights

Panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower from the water
Passes Notre-Dame, the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay
Audio commentary in multiple languages
Illuminated evening cruises available

Official website Google Maps

Iconic landmarkFamily friendly

Paris

🗼Eiffel Tower Experience

Climb or take the lift up Gustave Eiffel's 330-metre iron lattice tower for the definitive Paris view. Three observation levels reach a summit champagne bar with 360° panoramas.

Duration

2 – 3 hours

Best for

First-time visitors, couples and families

Departure

Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, Paris

Highlights

Three observation decks up to 276m
Summit champagne bar with 360° views
Glass floor on the first level
Sunset views over the Paris rooftops

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Art & cultureFamily friendly

Paris

🖼️Louvre Museum Guided Tour

The world's most-visited museum houses over 35,000 works across former royal palace galleries. A guided tour cuts through the crowds to the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory in under three hours.

Duration

About 2.5 – 3 hours

Best for

Art lovers and first-time visitors

Departure

Louvre Pyramid, Rue de Rivoli, Paris

Highlights

Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo
Winged Victory of Samothrace
Napoleon III apartments
I.M. Pei's iconic glass pyramid

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Countryside day tripFamily friendly

Paris

👑Versailles Palace Day Trip

Louis XIV's baroque palace and its 800 hectares of formal gardens sit just 45 minutes from central Paris. Tour the Hall of Mirrors, the King's State Apartments and the vast landscaped grounds.

Duration

Full day (6 – 8 hours)

Best for

History lovers, couples and families

Departure

RER C from central Paris to Versailles Château Rive Gauche

Highlights

Hall of Mirrors and State Apartments
Gardens of André Le Nôtre
Marie-Antoinette's Trianon estate
Musical Fountain Shows in summer

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Guided walkingFamily friendly

Paris

🎨Montmartre Walking Tour

Wander Paris's bohemian hilltop village on foot — cobblestone lanes, artists' squares, hidden vineyards and the white domes of Sacré-Cœur crowning the whole city.

Duration

About 2 – 2.5 hours

Best for

First-time visitors and neighbourhood lovers

Departure

Blanche or Abbesses metro station

Highlights

Sacré-Cœur Basilica and city panorama
Place du Tertre artists' square
Picasso, Dalí and Van Gogh haunts
Hidden Clos Montmartre vineyard

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Food & drink

Paris

🥐Paris Food Tour

Eat your way through a Paris neighbourhood with a local guide — flaky croissants, artisan cheese, charcuterie, chocolate and wine tastings at family-run shops the guidebooks miss.

Duration

About 3 – 3.5 hours

Best for

Food lovers, couples and small groups

Departure

Le Marais or Saint-Germain-des-Prés (depending on operator)

Highlights

Artisan boulangerie and pâtisserie tastings
French cheese and charcuterie board
Chocolatier and macaron stops
Wine or champagne pairing

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Cabaret & nightlife

Paris

💃Moulin Rouge Show

The world's most famous cabaret has run its Féerie revue since 1889. Sixty Doriss Girls, elaborate feathered costumes, live orchestra and champagne under the red windmill in Pigalle.

Duration

About 2 hours (show only) or 3.5 hours with dinner

Best for

Couples, groups and adult travellers

Departure

82 Boulevard de Clichy, Pigalle

Highlights

The legendary Féerie revue
Cancan finale with 60 dancers
Half bottle of champagne included
Optional French dinner before the show

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Immersive experienceFamily friendly

Paris

✨Aura Invalides Experience

An immersive after-hours light and sound show inside Les Invalides. Colossal projections wash over the marble tomb of Napoleon and the golden dome above in a 50-minute sensory journey.

Duration

About 50 minutes

Best for

Couples, families and photographers

Departure

Hôtel National des Invalides, 129 Rue de Grenelle

Highlights

Projections across the Dôme des Invalides
Napoleon's tomb reimagined in light
Original orchestral soundtrack
Rare after-dark access to the monument

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Countryside day trip

Paris

🥂Champagne Region Day Trip

A day trip from Paris into the vineyards of Reims and Épernay — the only region on Earth allowed to call its sparkling wine champagne. Cellar tours, tastings at grande marque houses and small growers.

Duration

Full day (10 – 12 hours)

Best for

Adults, couples and wine lovers

Departure

Paris Gare de l'Est or organised tour pick-up

Highlights

Cellar tour at a grande marque house
Tastings of vintage and rosé champagnes
Vineyard drive along the Route du Champagne
Reims Cathedral and Épernay's Avenue de Champagne

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History & cultureFamily friendly

Paris

⛪Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité Tour

Walk the medieval heart of Paris on the Île de la Cité — the reopened Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle's stained-glass masterpiece and the Conciergerie where Marie-Antoinette was held.

Duration

About 2 – 2.5 hours

Best for

History lovers and first-time visitors

Departure

Parvis de Notre-Dame, Place Jean-Paul II

Highlights

Newly restored Notre-Dame Cathedral
Sainte-Chapelle's 13th-century stained glass
Conciergerie medieval royal palace
Pont Neuf and the tip of Île de la Cité

Highlights

Disneyland Park
Walt Disney Studios Park
Disney Village

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Tours & experiences

Hop-on hop-off bus tours

See the city's headline sights on your own schedule — open-top buses, audio commentary, unlimited hops.

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Big Bus Tours

Paris

Explore the city's most famous landmarks with unlimited hop-on hop-off access. Enjoy panoramic open-top buses, informative audio commentary, and the flexibility to explore at your own pace.

Hop-on hop-off service
Audio guide in multiple languages
Stops at major attractions
Mobile & online ticket options
Great for first-time visitors

Vegan / French

Le Marais

price

€€

Petite Marais spot doing French classics — cassoulet, magret — completely plant-based.

Why we recommend it

Where Paris proves vegan cooking can still taste French.

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What to try

Iconic dishes of Paris

Croissant & pain au chocolat

Butter-laminated pastries from a proper boulangerie — best before 10am.

Steak frites

Seared entrecôte with béarnaise or maître d'hôtel butter, and hand-cut fries.

Escargots de Bourgogne

Snails baked in shells with garlic-parsley butter.

Coq au vin

Rooster braised in red wine with lardons, mushrooms and pearl onions.

Macarons

Delicate almond-meringue sandwiches — Pierre Hermé and Ladurée are the temples.

Tarte Tatin

Upside-down caramelised apple tart served warm with crème fraîche.

Getting here

Airport information

Which airport to fly into for Paris and how to reach the city centre.

Which airport should I choose?

Quick guide for Paris

Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

International & long-haul flights

Orly (ORY)

Domestic and short-haul European flights

Beauvais (BVA)

Ultra-budget carriers (85 km from Paris)

International airport

Paris Charles de Gaulle

France's largest airport and a global Air France hub with three terminals.

CDG

Distance to centre

~25 km northeast of central Paris

Travel time

30–70 min

Best for

Long-haul & international

Getting to the city

Train

RER B

€

Direct suburban rail into central Paris.

⏱ 35 min to Gare du Nord· Every 10–15 min

Bus

Roissybus

€

Direct express bus to Opéra.

⏱ 60 min to Opéra· Every 15–20 min

Taxi

Taxi flat rate

€€€

Fixed government tariff to the Right/Left Bank.

⏱ 40–70 min

Car Rental

Airport car rental

€€

All major agencies at all terminals.

⏱ On-site

Airport services

Duty freeRestaurantsCafésCurrency exchangeFree Wi-FiBaggage storageCar rentalAccessibilityAirport hotels

Travel tip

The RER B is usually faster than a taxi at rush hour, but keep valuables close on the platforms.

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International airport

Paris Orly Airport

Paris's second airport, closer to the city with strong short-haul and domestic networks.

ORY

Distance to centre

~13 km south of central Paris

Travel time

25–45 min

Best for

Short-haul European & domestic

Getting to the city

Metro

Line 14 (extension)

€

Automated metro line directly serving Orly since 2024.

⏱ ~25 min to Châtelet· Every 3–5 min

Train

Orlyval + RER B

€€

Automated shuttle to Antony, then RER into the city.

⏱ 35 min to central Paris· Every 4–8 min

Bus

Orlybus

€

Direct express bus to the Left Bank.

⏱ 30 min to Denfert-Rochereau· Every 8–15 min

Taxi

Taxi flat rate

€€€

Fixed rate to Right/Left Bank.

⏱ 30–45 min

Airport services

Duty freeRestaurantsCafésCurrency exchangeFree Wi-FiBaggage storageCar rentalAccessibilityAirport hotels

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International airport

Paris-Beauvais Airport

A regional airport used by ultra-low-cost carriers like Ryanair and Wizz Air.

BVA

Distance to centre

~85 km north of Paris

Travel time

75–90 min by shuttle

Best for

Ultra-budget carriers

Getting to the city

Bus

Beauvais shuttle bus

€€

Official coach linking the terminal with Paris Porte Maillot.

⏱ ~75 min to Porte Maillot· Aligned with flights

Taxi

Long-distance taxi

€€€

Expensive due to distance — book in advance.

⏱ ~90 min

Airport services

RestaurantsCafésCurrency exchangeFree Wi-FiCar rentalAccessibility

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Travel times and prices are approximate. Please check the official airport and transport websites for the latest schedules and fares before travelling.

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Transit & arrivals

Plan Your Perfect Paris Trip

Your trip at a glance

Classic Paris

Eiffel Tower & Trocadéro Gardens

Café near Champ de Mars

Seine River Cruise & Left Bank

Aura Invalides light show

Art & History

Louvre Museum

Café in the Louvre district

Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité

Latin Quarter dinner & riverside stroll

Parisian Charm

Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur

Traditional French bistro in Montmartre

Musée d'Orsay

Paris Food & Wine Walking Tour

Tours & Experiences

🚤Seine River Cruise

🗼Eiffel Tower Experience

🖼️Louvre Museum Guided Tour

👑Versailles Palace Day Trip

🎨Montmartre Walking Tour

🥐Paris Food Tour

💃Moulin Rouge Show

✨Aura Invalides Experience

🥂Champagne Region Day Trip

⛪Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité Tour

Beyond Paris

Versailles

Giverny

Reims

Fontainebleau

Rouen

Chantilly

Provins

Disneyland Paris

Hop-on hop-off bus tours

Big Bus Tours

Hotels & stays

Le Bristol Paris

Hôtel Providence

Hôtel Jeanne d'Arc

Generator Paris

Best places to eat

Bistrot Paul Bert

L'As du Fallafel

Du Pain et des Idées

Chez L'Ami Jean

Le Potager du Marais

Iconic dishes of Paris

Croissant & pain au chocolat

Steak frites

Escargots de Bourgogne

Coq au vin

Macarons

Tarte Tatin

Airport information

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Paris Orly Airport

Paris-Beauvais Airport

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