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Paris

The city that invented elegance. Rooftop bistros above the Seine, the Louvre's endless galleries, and a café on every corner.

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130+
Michelin stars
20M
Visitors/year
300+
Museums
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About Paris

Discover Paris

Paris is more than a destination — it's a state of mind. The city that gave the world haute cuisine, impressionism and the concept of the boulevard packs more culture per square kilometre than almost anywhere on earth.

Whether you have a single afternoon or a full week, Paris rewards those who slow down. The grand monuments are unmissable, but it's the hidden courtyards, the Sunday markets and the hour spent watching the Seine that make it permanent.

130+
Michelin stars
20M
Visitors/year
300+
Museums
EUR · €
Currency
Where to eat

Dining in Paris

The best restaurants, cafés and food experiences — curated for travellers who eat well.

★ Michelin
Septime
Bistronomie · Bastille

The most coveted reservation in Paris. Modern French cooking at its most creative — book six weeks ahead.

Since 1887
Café de Flore
Brasserie · Saint-Germain

Simone de Beauvoir and Picasso were regulars. The croque-monsieur and café au lait are still perfect.

Local favourite
Le Chateaubriand
Natural Wine · 11th arr.

No menu — just what the kitchen feels like cooking. The most exciting dinner in Paris, five nights a week.

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MUST EAT · FOOD DESTINATION

Marché d'Aligre

One of Paris's oldest and most beloved food markets — fresh produce, cheese and the best street food in the city.

🕐 Tue–Sun 09:00–13:00 📍 Marché d'Aligre, 12th arr. 🚶 10 min from Bastille
ADDRESS
Marché d'Aligre, 12th arr.
HOURS
Tue–Sun 09:00–13:00
BEST DAY
Saturday — most vendors
GETTING THERE
10 min from Bastille
BUDGET
€10–30
🧀
Fromagerie Laurent

Aged Comté, Brie de Meaux and over 60 French cheeses.

Award-winning
🥖
Boulangerie Aligre

Sourdough, croissants and the best pain au chocolat in the 12th.

From 07:00 daily
🫒
Épicerie Fine

Olive oils, tapenades and Provençal specialties.

Local producers
🐟
Poissonnier du Marché

Fresh Atlantic catch delivered daily. Oysters on weekends.

Daily catch
Must see

What to do in Paris

The essential experiences that define Paris.

01
🏛️
The Louvre

8.9 million artworks. Go early, book online, and accept you'll only scratch the surface.

€17 · Book ahead
02
🗼
Eiffel Tower

Yes, it's touristy. Yes, you must go — especially at dusk.

From €11.80
03
🎨
Musée d'Orsay

The world's finest Impressionist collection, in a converted 1900 railway station.

€16 · Closed Mon
04
Sainte-Chapelle

Gothic stained glass from 1248. The most beautiful interior in Paris, by far.

€13.50 · Hidden gem
05
🌿
Luxembourg Gardens

The Left Bank's living room. Bring a book, rent a chair by the fountain.

Free · Open daily
06
🏘️
Le Marais

Medieval streets, Jewish delis and the best falafel in Europe.

Free · All day
07
🎭
Palais Royal Gardens

A secret garden in the heart of the city. Best people-watching in Paris.

Free · Hidden gem
08
🚢
Seine River Cruise

One hour on the water gives the best overview of Paris. Best at sunset.

From €15 · 1 hour
Insider knowledge

Local tips for Paris

What guidebooks don't tell you — straight from people who know Paris well.

01
Lunch is the smart meal

Parisian restaurants serve the same dishes at lunch for 30-40% less. The €25 formule is one of Europe's best values.

02
Museum pass saves money

The Paris Museum Pass (€52/2 days) covers 50+ museums including the Louvre and Orsay with no queuing.

03
Sundays are quiet magic

Paris empties on Sunday morning. The markets, parks and bakeries are full of locals rather than tourists.

04
Metro over taxi

Paris traffic is brutal. The metro goes everywhere faster and costs €1.73 per journey.

05
Tipping is optional

Service is always included in French restaurants. Leaving a euro or two is appreciated but never expected.

06
Bakeries close on Monday

Many bakeries close Monday — check before making a special trip.

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Getting around

Transport in Paris

How to navigate Paris like a local.

🚇
Métro

16 lines, 302 stations — goes everywhere.

€1.73/journey
🚌
Bus

Slower but scenic. Line 69 crosses the city east to west beautifully.

€1.73/journey
✈️
From CDG Airport

RER B direct to central Paris in 35 minutes. Runs every 10-15 minutes.

€11.80
🛵
Vélib' Bikes

1,400 stations across the city. Perfect for short journeys along the Seine.

From €1/30min
Useful phrases in French
Bonjour
Good morning / Hello
Merci beaucoup
Thank you very much
L'addition, s'il vous plaît
The bill, please
Parlez-vous anglais?
Do you speak English?
Où est le métro?
Where is the metro?
Au revoir
Goodbye
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