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Paris

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Paris

Charles de Gaulle Airport

👥2.1 millionPopulation

💬FrenchLanguage

💱Euro (EUR)Currency

🕐CET (UTC+1); CEST (UTC+2 in summer)Timezone

💰120–200 EURDaily Budget

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👥Population

2.1 million

💬Language

French

💱Currency

Euro (EUR)

🕐Timezone

CET (UTC+1); CEST (UTC+2 in summer)

💰Daily Budget

120–200 EUR

🛡️Safety

Safe

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Paris stirs romance, art, and wonder at every corner.

For first-time travelers, Paris is a living masterpiece—where grand boulevards meet hidden courtyards, and every walk feels like a scene from a film. From iconic landmarks and world-class museums to charming cafés along the Seine, the city invites you to linger, explore, and fall in love with its rhythm.

Eiffel Tower viewsLouvre masterpiecesSeine sunset cruisesCharming café cultureRomantic Parisian streets

Best Time to Visit

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May· Ideal

Mild temperatures and frequent dry spells make walking the Seine, parks, and museum-heavy days especially comfortable.

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👥2.1 millionPopulation

💬FrenchLanguage

💱Euro (EUR)Currency

🕐CET (UTC+1); CEST (UTC+2 in summer)Timezone

💰120–200 EURDaily Budget

🛡️SafeSafety

At a Glance

👥Population

2.1 million

💬Language

French

💱Currency

Euro (EUR)

🕐Timezone

CET (UTC+1); CEST (UTC+2 in summer)

💰Daily Budget

120–200 EUR

🛡️Safety

Safe

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AI summary

Paris offers a dense mix of iconic landmarks, major art museums, historic sites, parks and family attractions. Many top sights are concentrated in central arrondissements, and several national museums are free on the first Sunday of the month.

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Iconic landmarks

Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower

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The symbol of Paris and one of its most visited choke-point sights.

Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile

Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile

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Grand monument with a central city view from the arch.

Champs-Élysées

Champs-Élysées

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One of the world’s most recognizable avenues.

Notre Dame de Paris

Notre Dame Cathedral

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Impressive Gothic cathedral linked to Victor Hugo’s novel.

Sacré Coeur

Sacré Coeur

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Church on Paris’s highest point, with wide city views and nearby artists’ area.

Panthéon

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Resting place of major French figures and a place for city views.

Sainte-Chapelle

Sainte-Chapelle

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Known for its exquisite stained glass interior.

Museums and galleries

The Louvre

The Louvre

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One of the world’s finest art museums, home to the Mona Lisa and an enormous collection.

Musée d'Orsay

Musée d'Orsay

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Major 19th-century art collection in a former railway station.

Rodin Museum

Rodin Museum

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Dedicated to Auguste Rodin in a charming house with garden.

Picasso Museum

Picasso Museum

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Houses Picasso’s own collection.

Musée Marmottan-Monet

Musée Marmottan-Monet

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Strong Monet collection, including Impression, Sunrise.

Musée de l'Orangerie

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Famous for Monet’s Water Lilies and other impressionist/post-impressionist works.

Centre Georges Pompidou

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Museum of modern art; the building and Stravinsky Fountain are attractions, but it is closed for renovation until 2030.

l'Eglise du Dome, church of Les Invalides, site of Napoleon's tomb

Les Invalides

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Impressive arms-and-armor museum that also contains Napoleon’s tomb.

Musée national du Moyen Âge

Musée national du Moyen Âge

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Medieval museum with the Lady and the Unicorn tapestries in a Roman/medieval building.

Carnavalet

Carnavalet

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Museum of Paris history with permanent free exhibitions.

Historic and atmospheric sites

A few of the 6 million bodies in the Catacombes de Paris

Catacombes de Paris

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Underground ossuary holding the bones of more than 6 million bodies.

Père-Lachaise Cemetery

Père-Lachaise Cemetery

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Famous cemetery with ornate graves and the resting places of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde and Frédéric Chopin.

Grande Arche de la Défense

Grande Arche de la Défense

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Modern office-building variant of the Arc de Triomphe.

Opera Garnier

Opera Garnier

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19th-century theatre-architecture masterpiece and home of the Paris Opera.

Sports and major events

French Open

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One of tennis’s four Grand Slam tournaments, played on clay courts in late May/early June.

Stade de France

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France’s national stadium, hosting concerts and other major events.

Paris Saint-Germain

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Top-tier football club playing at Parc des Princes in the 16th arrondissement.

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Rugby union club playing at La Défense Arena in Nanterre.

Stade Français

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Rugby union club that plays big games at Stade de France and others at Stade Jean-Bouin.

Photography and culture

Maison Européene de la Photographie

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Important contemporary photography center with exhibitions, library, auditorium and café; free on Wednesdays 17:00–20:00.

Address: 5/7 Rue de Fourcy
Metro Saint-Paul, Pont Marie
Hours: W-Su 11:00-20:00

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One of Paris’s premier photography exhibition sites.

Better Paris Photos

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Instructional photo tours and workshops with English-speaking photographers.

Address: 32 Avenue de Suffren
Phone: +33 6 74 04 21 84
Email: register@betterparisphotos.com

Paris Photo

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One of the world’s most important art fairs, held in autumn.

For children

Cité des enfants

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Interactive kids’ museum inside the Cité des Sciences, with separate areas for ages 3–5 and 5–12.

Metro Porte de la Villette (7)

Jardin du Luxembourg

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Classic Paris park for children with rides, sail boats, puppets, pony rides and playgrounds.

RER Luxembourg (B) or Métro Odéon (4, 10)

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont

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Adventure-friendly park with cliffs, caves, waterfalls, a suspension bridge, playground and puppet theater.

Métro Buttes-Chaumont (7bis), Botzaris (7bis), or Laumière (5)

Parc Zoologique

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Zoo with a central artificial mountain, elevators to the top, and family-friendly animal exhibits.

RER/Métro Gare d'Austerlitz (5, 10, C)

The Jardin d'Acclimatation

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Amusement park with rides, mini-zoo and Musée en Herbe.

Métro Les Sablons (1)

The Parc Floral

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Bois de Vincennes park with themed playgrounds, ping-pong tables and picnic areas; entrance is free in winter.

Tips

Arrive at choke-point sights like the Eiffel Tower, Sainte-Chapelle and the catacombs at least 30 minutes before opening to avoid long waits.
Many museums and galleries close on Monday or Tuesday; check before going.
The first Sunday of the month brings free entry to all national museums and monuments, but expect crowds.
City-run museums have free permanent exhibitions; special exhibitions usually cost extra.
For the Eiffel Tower, walking the first two levels before taking the elevator to the top can reduce waiting time.

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