Paris

Cafés, boulevards and the greatest museums on earth.

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18.3M international visitors (2025) · #1 in Euromonitor's overall city ranking

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Paris rewards slow days: long lunches, river walks and a museum or two in between.

Top attractions in Paris

Louvre and Musée d'OrsayBook timed tickets; go early or on late-opening nights.
Eiffel TowerGo up at sunset, or picnic on the Champ de Mars.
Le MaraisFalafel on Rue des Rosiers, galleries and the Place des Vosges.
MontmartreSacré-Cœur views and the old painters' square.
Seine at nightA river cruise or a walk along the lit quays.
Day trip to VersaillesAbout 40 minutes by RER C.

Where to stay

Saint-Germain for classic Paris, Le Marais for energy.

LuxuryLe MeuriceTuileries

Mid-rangeHôtel des Grands Boulevards2nd arrondissement

ValuecitizenM Paris Gare de Lyon12th arrondissement

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Getting there and around

From the airport. Charles de Gaulle (CDG): RER B to the center in about 35 min, or taxi at a fixed fare. Orly (ORY) for many European flights.

In the city. Metro and RER are fast and frequent. Walk between neighborhoods; the center is compact.

Train and bus tips

Metro and RER cover the city; use a Navigo Easy card or phone tickets.
TGV high-speed trains to Lyon 2h, Bordeaux 2h, Marseille 3h.
Eurostar to London about 2h20; to Brussels 1h20.
Night buses (Noctilien) run after the metro closes.

Events, nightlife and sports

July 14Bastille DayMilitary parade and Eiffel Tower fireworks.

June 21Fête de la MusiqueFree concerts on every street.

Early OctoberNuit BlancheAll-night art across the city.

Late Feb–Mar and Sep–OctParis Fashion WeekShows and parties citywide.

Nightlife and parties. Le Marais and Pigalle for bars, Oberkampf for late nights, Seine-side barges for summer parties.

Sports. Roland-Garros tennis (late May–June), Tour de France finish (July), Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes, rugby at Stade de France.

Dates change every year; check official sites before booking. The concierge can get tickets.

What to eat

Croissant from a neighborhood bakerySteak frites in a bistroFalafel in the MaraisMacaronsCheese and wine bar evenings

Local tours in R Travel

Our picks for Paris, plus more options once you search.

Coming soonLouvre highlights, skip the line2.5 hours

Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and the masterpieces with an art historian.

Reserved entry
Small group
Headsets included

Coming soonVersailles palace and gardensHalf day

Hall of Mirrors, royal apartments and gardens with transport from Paris.

Priority entrance
Marie Antoinette's estate option
Hotel pick-up

Coming soonSeine dinner cruise2.5 hours

Three-course dinner gliding past lit-up monuments.

Eiffel Tower sparkle
Live music
Window table

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Practical info

When to go

April–June and September–October.

Money

Euro (EUR)

Language

French

Visa (US passport holders)

No visa needed for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen area). Since April 2026, first entries are registered biometrically (EES) at the border — no advance application. The EU's ETIAS pre-registration has been delayed to 2027 and isn't required yet.

R Travel tip

Many museums close Monday or Tuesday; check before planning your week.

Entry rules shown are for US passport holders and change often — always confirm with the destination's embassy or your airline before booking. Other nationalities should check separately.

Good to know

Greet shopkeepers with "Bonjour".
Many museums close Monday or Tuesday.
Book the Louvre and Eiffel Tower ahead.

Opening hours, prices, event dates and entry rules change. Check official sites before you go. Written by the R Travel team.