Paris Travel Guide
La Ville Lumière — Romance, Art & French Elegance
About This Guide
Your Complete Europe Travel Companion
Paris needs no introduction — the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame (restored 2024), Montmartre's artists' quarter, and the Seine winding through it all. But Paris rewards those who go deeper: the covered passages, the canal Saint-Martin, the covered market halls, and the arrondissements each with their own distinct personality.
Inside the Guide
Must-Visit Destinations
Every location is covered with practical tips, maps, and curated recommendations.
Eiffel Tower & Champ de Mars
Gustave Eiffel's 1889 iron masterpiece rises 330 m above the city. Spectacular by day and magical when it sparkles at night.
The Louvre & Tuileries
The world's largest art museum with 35,000 works including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace.
Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur
Hilltop village atmosphere with the white domed basilica, artists' studios, Place du Tertre, and sweeping views over Paris.
Le Marais & Saint-Germain
The Marais is Paris's most fashionable quarter — Jewish delis, gay bars, Place des Vosges, and the Picasso Museum. Saint-Germain for Café de Flore.
What's Covered
10 Curated Experiences
Climb the Eiffel Tower at sunset
Explore the Louvre (allow a full day)
Wander Montmartre's village streets
Visit Notre-Dame (restored 2024)
Walk along the Seine at night
Day trip to Versailles Palace
Browse Shakespeare and Company bookshop
Eat croissants from Du Pain et des Idées
Canal Saint-Martin picnic on a sunny afternoon
Explore the covered passages (Galerie Vivienne)
Insider Knowledge
Pro Tips from Experts
Book Eiffel Tower tickets 60 days in advance — they sell out
Visit the Louvre Wednesday or Friday evenings — less crowded
Paris Museum Pass saves time and money at multiple sites
Paris is very walkable — the Métro is faster but you miss so much
Aperitivo culture: wine and snacks on the Seine banks in summer
Try the plat du jour at a neighbourhood bistro — €12–15 for 2 courses
Notre-Dame reopened December 2024 — book entry in advance
Avoid eating on the Champs-Élysées — tourist trap prices
Practical Information
Everything You Need to Know
Getting Around
Paris Métro is excellent and cheap. Vélib' bike share everywhere. RER B to CDG airport. Walk between central sights — city is compact.
Museum Pass
Paris Museum Pass (2/4/6 days) covers 50+ museums including Louvre, Orsay, Versailles. Skip the queues. Buy online.
Best Views
Eiffel Tower (book months ahead), Montmartre, Arc de Triomphe roof (no queue, great value), Sacré-Cœur steps at dusk.
Eating in Paris
Croissant at a boulangerie, lunch at a bistro (plat du jour excellent value), crêpes from street stands, wine with everything.
Budget Tips
Picnic from market is very Parisian. Sunday museum free entries. Boulangeries for breakfast — far cheaper than cafés.
Etiquette
Always say 'Bonjour' when entering a shop. 'S'il vous plaît' and 'Merci' go a long way. Don't expect English to be the default.
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