Arrival by Plane & Train

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) Paris's main airport, 25 km northeast. Three terminals. Most international flights land here. Flight Connections from Germany Air France / Lufthansa — The major airlines from Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Düsseldorf. Flight time: 1–1.5 hours. easyJet / Vueling — From m

Metro — The Best Transport System in Europe The Paris Metro (RATP) is fast, cheap, and covers the entire city: 16 lines, 308 stations — no address in central Paris is more than 500 meters from a metro station. Operating hours: 5:30–1:15 AM (Fri/Sat until 2:15 AM). Ticket t+: 2.15€ per ride (at mach

EU Citizens As an EU citizen, you need no visa. France is a Schengen member — you only need a valid ID card or passport. Swiss Citizens Same rules as EU citizens (Schengen Agreement). Passport or ID is sufficient. Taxe de Séjour (Tourist Tax) Paris charges a tourist tax depending on the accommodat

Paris is generally a safe city — but like any major metropolis, it has its problem areas. Violent crime against tourists is rare, pickpocketing is the main issue. Pickpocket Hotspots Metro (all lines): Especially Line 1 (Louvre, Champs-Élysées) and Line 4 (Montmartre, Gare du Nord). In crowded car

Parisians have a reputation for being rude — and that is not true. What is true: They have very strict rules of courtesy, and those who don't know them are treated coldly. The most important rule: Bonjour — The Open Sesame “Bonjour!" is the first thing you say — always, everywhere, to everyone. Whe

Packing List & Travel Tips

What to Pack? Comfortable Shoes: Paris is explored on foot — cobblestones, stairs, and long museum corridors. Elegant yet comfortable is the Parisian motto. Layers: Parisian weather is unpredictable — cool in the morning, warm at noon, windy in the evening. A light jacket and a scarf are sensible y

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Travel Guide Paris

Your complete travel guide for Paris

Region:Île-de-France, France

Language:French

Currency:Euro (€)

Best Travel Time:Apr–Jun / Sep–Oct

Flight Time:1–1.5 hours from DE

Visa:Not required (EU/Schengen)

Last updated: 20 March 2026 · 11 Chapters · 36 Sections

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Paris as a culinary journey: croissants in boulangeries, formule menus in bistros, macarons at Pierre Hermé, natural wine at Canal Saint-Martin, and market visits on Rue Cler and at Marché d'Aligre. Louvre as a side dish, not the main course.

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All Chapters

Planning· 3 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Paris

4 Sections

Chapter 2

Best Time to Visit & Climate

3 Sections

Chapter 3

Budget & Costs

3 Sections

Regions· 4 Chapters

Chapter 4

Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars & Musée d'Orsay

4 Sections

Chapter 5

Louvre, Marais & Île de la Cité

4 Sections

Chapter 6

Montmartre, Sacré-Cœur & Canal Saint-Martin

4 Sections

Chapter 7

Versailles & Surroundings

2 Sections

Understanding· 2 Chapters

Chapter 8

History — From Lutetia to the City of Light

3 Sections

Chapter 9

Culture & Lifestyle

3 Sections

Practical· 2 Chapters

Chapter 10

Arrival & Transport

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Chapter 11

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