Country Guide
Paris
The City of Light — cafés, icons, and neighborhoods worth wandering.
Overview
Paris is a city best explored on foot, one arrondissement at a time. Beyond the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, the real character of the city lives in its neighborhoods — the Marais' narrow streets, Montmartre's hilltop views, and the Left Bank's bookshops and cafés.
Best Time to VisitApril–June, September–October
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
LanguageFrench
WeatherTemperate, mild winters
Top Cities & Regions
The Marais for boutiques and history, Saint-Germain-des-Prés for cafés and bookshops, Montmartre for hilltop views, and Le Marais/Canal Saint-Martin for a local pace.
Must-See Attractions
- Eiffel Tower & Trocadéro viewpoint
- Louvre Museum
- Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité
- Sacré-Cœur, Montmartre
- Musée d'Orsay
Food & Drink
Bakeries on every corner, market streets like Rue Mouffetard, and bistro classics from steak frites to onion soup.
Getting Around
The Métro covers the whole city efficiently and cheaply. Most central sights are also comfortably walkable between arrondissements.
Safety & Travel Tips
- Book Louvre and Eiffel Tower tickets online in advance
- Many museums are free on the first Sunday of the month
- A Navigo Easy card saves money on multiple Métro rides