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đŸ—Œ MUST VISIT IN PARIS

Top attractions & experiences:

  1. Eiffel Tower – Go at sunset or night for stunning lights.

  2. Louvre Museum – Home of Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.

  3. Notre-Dame Cathedral – Iconic Gothic masterpiece (partly reopened after restoration).

  4. Sainte-Chapelle – Gorgeous stained-glass chapel near Notre-Dame.

  5. MusĂ©e d’Orsay – Impressionist masterpieces in a former railway station.

  6. Champs-ÉlysĂ©es & Arc de Triomphe – Classic Parisian avenue.

  7. Montmartre & SacrĂ©-CƓur – Artistic hilltop district with city views.

  8. Seine River Cruise – Best at night for illuminated landmarks.

  9. Palace of Versailles – Grand royal palace (half-day trip).

  10. Le Marais – Trendy neighborhood for boutiques and cafĂ©s.

  11. Luxembourg Gardens – Ideal picnic spot.

  12. Latin Quarter – Bookstores, history, student life.

  13. Disneyland Paris – Family-friendly fun (1-hour from city).

đŸ„ MUST EAT IN PARIS

Classic French foods:

  • đŸ„– Baguette & croissants from artisan boulangeries

  • 🧀 Cheese: Brie, Camembert, ComtĂ©, Roquefort

  • 🐌 Escargots (snails) – adventurous option!

  • đŸČ French onion soup (soupe Ă  l’oignon)

  • 🐄 Steak frites

  • 🍼 CrĂšme brĂ»lĂ©e, macarons (LadurĂ©e or Pierre HermĂ©), eclairs

  • đŸ„© Duck confit or boeuf bourguignon

  • 🐟 Moules mariniĂšres (mussels in wine sauce)

  • đŸ· French wine or champagne

  • 🧈 CrĂȘpes (sweet or savory galettes in Breton style)

Foodie areas: Le Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Montmartre, Rue Cler, Rue des Martyrs.

🚇 PUBLIC TRANSPORT GUIDE TO PARIS

Main transport types:

  • Metro: 16 lines, extensive, fast, cheap (€2.15 single ticket).

  • RER trains: Connect suburbs & airports (RER B to CDG, RER A to Disneyland).

  • Buses: Great for scenic rides but slower than metro.

  • Trams (T1–T9): Run mostly in suburbs.

  • Velib’ bikes: Rentable bicycles.

  • Navigo Pass: Reloadable transport card (best for multi-day stays).

🧭 HOW TO USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN PARIS

  1. Buy a ticket/pass:

    • Single ticket (Ticket t+) for metro, RER (within zone 1), and buses.

    • Navigo Easy card (rechargeable) or Navigo DĂ©couverte pass for unlimited travel (weekly pass ~€30, covers all zones).

  2. Validate: Tap your card/ticket at metro gates or bus validators.

  3. Connections: Free transfer between metro/metro or metro/RER (within 90 mins).

  4. Apps: Use Bonjour RATP, Citymapper, or Google Maps for routes.

  5. Airport transfers:

    • CDG ⇄ City: RER B or RoissyBus.

    • Orly ⇄ City: OrlyBus or OrlyVal + RER B.

💡 TRANSPORTATION TIPS & TRICKS

  • Avoid rush hours (8–10 AM, 5–7 PM).

  • Keep your ticket till exit (random checks happen).

  • Always mind pickpockets, especially on Metro Line 1.

  • Use RATP official site for live updates: https://www.ratp.fr.

  • For savings: get Navigo Weekly Pass if staying Mon–Sun.

✈ PUBLIC TRANSPORT FROM & TO AIRPORTS

Charles de Gaulle (CDG):

  • 🚆 RER B: ~€11.45, 35–45 min to Gare du Nord.

  • 🚌 RoissyBus: ~€14, 1 hr to OpĂ©ra.

  • 🚌 Le Bus Direct (premium coach): ~€18, 45–60 min (discontinued, replaced by RoissyBus).

  • 🚖 Taxi flat rate: €55–€62 (Right/Left bank).

Orly Airport (ORY):

  • 🚈 OrlyVal + RER B: ~€12.10, 35–40 min.

  • 🚌 OrlyBus: €11.20 to Denfert-Rochereau (metro).

  • 🚖 Taxi flat rate: €35–€42.

đŸ—“ïž 3-NIGHT ITINERARY (4 DAYS)

Day 1:

  • Eiffel Tower → Seine Cruise → Champs-ÉlysĂ©es → Arc de Triomphe
    Day 2:

  • Louvre → Tuileries Gardens → Notre-Dame → Sainte-Chapelle → Latin Quarter
    Day 3:

  • Montmartre → SacrĂ©-CƓur → Moulin Rouge (evening show optional)
    Day 4:

  • Versailles half-day → back to Paris cafĂ©s or shopping.

đŸ—“ïž 5-NIGHT ITINERARY (6 DAYS)

Days 1–3: Same as 3-night plan.
Day 4:

  • MusĂ©e d’Orsay → Saint-Germain → Luxembourg Gardens → PanthĂ©on
    Day 5:

  • Le Marais → Pompidou Center → evening Seine cruise
    Day 6:

  • Disneyland Paris day trip (optional) or modern art in La DĂ©fense.

đŸ—“ïž 10-NIGHT ITINERARY (11 DAYS)

Days 1–5: Same as 5-night plan.
Day 6:

  • Day trip to Giverny (Monet’s garden).
    Day 7:

  • Explore Montparnasse & Catacombs.
    Day 8:

  • Day trip to Reims (Champagne region).
    Day 9:

  • Canal Saint-Martin, shopping & cafĂ©s.
    Day 10:

  • Relax in parks, local markets (Rue Mouffetard or MarchĂ© d’Aligre).
    Day 11:

  • Departure, souvenir shopping at Galeries Lafayette.

đŸ’¶ BUDGET TRAVELER TO PARIS

Money-saving tips:

  • Stay in hostels or budget hotels near Gare du Nord or Latin Quarter.

  • Get Navigo Weekly Pass (unlimited rides).

  • Use Paris Museum Pass (covers 50+ museums).

  • Eat from boulangeries, street crĂȘpe stands, or set lunch menus.

  • Visit free sights: SacrĂ©-CƓur, Tuileries, Luxembourg Gardens, Notre-Dame grounds.

  • Picnic by the Seine or Eiffel Tower.

💕 HONEYMOON IN PARIS

Romantic experiences:

  • Sunset Eiffel Tower visit.

  • Dinner cruise on the Seine (e.g., Bateaux Parisiens).

  • Walk through Montmartre’s cobbled streets.

  • Picnic at Luxembourg Gardens or Pont Alexandre III.

  • Day trip to Loire Valley castles or Champagne tasting in Reims.

  • Luxury stays: Le Meurice, Shangri-La, or boutique hotels near the Seine.

đŸ‘šâ€đŸ‘©â€đŸ‘§ FAMILY TRIP WITH SMALL KIDS TO PARIS

Kid-friendly activities:

  • Jardin du Luxembourg playground & puppet show.

  • CitĂ© des Sciences (science museum).

  • Parc Zoologique de Paris (zoo).

  • Disneyland Paris (1-hour train).

  • Seine river cruise (short and fun for kids).

  • Carousel near the Eiffel Tower.
    Tips:

  • Use strollers (metro may have stairs).

  • Family rooms in apart-hotels (like Citadines).

  • Book tickets online to skip queues.

đŸŒ€ïž BEST TIME TO VISIT PARIS

Ideal months: April–June and September–October

  • Spring (Mar–May): Mild weather (10–20°C), blooming parks, fewer crowds.

  • Summer (Jun–Aug): Warm (20–30°C), long daylight, many festivals—but busy and pricier.

  • Autumn (Sep–Nov): Crisp air (10–18°C), colorful leaves, fewer tourists.

  • Winter (Dec–Feb): Cold (0–8°C), fewer crowds, romantic ambiance, Christmas markets.

Best for:

  • 🌾 Spring: Flowers, outdoor cafĂ©s, photography.

  • ☀ Summer: Festivals, river life, open-air cinema.

  • 🍂 Autumn: Art events, wine harvest season.

  • 🎄 Winter: Christmas lights & shopping.

Worst time to visit:

  • Late July–August — hot, many locals on vacation (some shops/restaurants close).

  • Mid-winter (Jan–Feb) — gray skies, short days (good for budget travelers though).

đŸ›Ąïž SAFETY LEVEL IN PARIS

Overall: Safe for tourists, but stay alert in crowded places.

Crime:

  • Petty theft (pickpocketing) is common in metro stations, near Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, and around Gare du Nord.

  • Violent crime is rare.

  • Avoid displaying valuables openly.

Political stability:

  • Stable democracy.

  • Occasional protests or transport strikes (mostly peaceful).

Scams:

  • “Friendship bracelet” near SacrĂ©-CƓur.

  • Petition scammers (pretend to be deaf/mute asking for donations).

  • Fake charity collectors.

  • Taxi overcharging (use official taxis or apps like Bolt/G7).

  • “Gold ring” trick — someone “finds” a ring and demands money.

👉 Tip: Ignore strangers offering unsolicited help or asking for donations.

đŸ“¶ INTERNET ACCESS & SIM CARD OPTIONS

Wi-Fi:

  • Free Wi-Fi in many cafĂ©s, hotels, and public spots (Paris Wi-Fi network).

Best SIM cards for tourists:

  1. Orange Holiday Europe – ~€20, 30GB, valid 14 days, calls & texts in Europe.

  2. SFR La Carte – ~€15, flexible top-ups.

  3. Bouygues Telecom My European SIM – ~€20, 30GB data.

  4. Free Mobile – €20/month plan (can buy from vending machines).

Where to buy:

  • Airport shops, operator stores, Relay newsstands, or vending machines.

  • Need passport for registration.

đŸ’¶ CURRENCY & EXCHANGE RATE

  • Currency: Euro (€)

  • Exchange rate (Oct 2025): ~€1 = USD 1.08 (check latest before travel).

  • ATMs widely available.

  • Credit/debit cards accepted almost everywhere (contactless preferred).

  • Avoid currency exchange kiosks at airports—use ATMs for better rates.

đŸ—Łïž LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN

  • Official: French đŸ‡«đŸ‡·

  • English: Common in hotels, tourist sites, and younger locals.

  • Useful phrases:

    • Bonjour (Hello)

    • Merci (Thank you)

    • S’il vous plaĂźt (Please)

    • Parlez-vous anglais ? (Do you speak English?)

💰 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY IN PARIS

  1. Paris Museum Pass:

  2. Navigo Weekly Pass:

    • €30 for unlimited Metro/RER/bus/tram rides (zones 1–5).

    • Valid Monday–Sunday.

  3. Free first Sundays:

    • Major museums (Louvre, Orsay) free on 1st Sunday of each month (off-season).

  4. Markets for cheap eats:

    • MarchĂ© Bastille, MarchĂ© d’Aligre, Rue Mouffetard.

  5. Picnics:

    • Grab a baguette, cheese, and wine for a Seine picnic.

  6. Skip cabs:

    • Metro is fast and cheap.

  7. Lunch menus:

    • Many bistros offer menu du jour (2–3 courses for €15–€20).

🎉 SEASONAL & CULTURAL EVENTS IN PARIS

Season

Major Events

Jan–Feb

Paris Fashion Week, Chinese New Year Parade

Mar–May

Paris Marathon, Nuit des Musées (free museum night), Foire du TrÎne fair

Jun–Aug

FĂȘte de la Musique (June 21), Paris Plages (Seine beaches), Bastille Day (July 14)

Sep–Oct

Heritage Days (free monument access), Wine Harvest Festival (Montmartre), Nuit Blanche

Nov–Dec

Christmas markets (Champs-ÉlysĂ©es, HĂŽtel de Ville), Ice rinks, Illuminations

🔌 POWER PLUG TYPE & VOLTAGE

  • Plug type: Type C and E (two round pins).

  • Voltage: 230V / 50Hz

  • Bring a universal adapter with surge protection for electronics.

🚑 EMERGENCY NUMBERS & HOSPITALS

Emergency numbers:

  • 🚓 Police: 17

  • 🚒 Fire brigade: 18

  • 🚑 Medical emergency (SAMU): 15

  • ☎ EU emergency (works on any phone): 112

  • đŸ„ Poison control: 0 800 59 59 59

Major hospitals (with English support):

  1. American Hospital of Paris – Neuilly-sur-Seine (private, English-speaking).

  2. HĂŽpital EuropĂ©en Georges-Pompidou – 15th arrondissement.

  3. Hîpital Saint-Louis – near Canal Saint-Martin.

  4. HĂŽpital de la PitiĂ©-SalpĂȘtriĂšre – 13th arrondissement.

⚠ COMMON TOURIST SCAMS TO AVOID

  1. Bracelet scam:
    Someone ties a “free” string bracelet around your wrist, then demands payment.

  2. Petition scam:
    Teens approach with a clipboard asking for signatures/donations—ignore them.

  3. Gold ring trick:
    A person “finds” a gold ring and tries to sell it to you.

  4. Fake charity collections:
    People pretending to collect donations for the deaf/blind.

  5. Street gambling (cups or cards):
    Always rigged—stay away.

  6. Taxi overcharge:
    Only use official taxis (look for “Taxi Parisien” sign) or book via G7 app.

  7. Pickpocket teams:
    Be cautious in metro lines 1 & 4, and crowded attractions. Keep bags zipped and in front of you.

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Preparing your trip to Paris: hours of operation

Weekdays, the metro operates from 5:30 a.m. to about 1:15 a.m. On Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as on the eve of bank holidays, trains run until about 2:15 a.m.
The RER operates daily from 5:30 a.m. to about 1:20 a.m.
When the metro is closed, the Noctilien night bus network takes to the road. Night buses operate from 0:30 a.m. to about 5:30 a.m.

Public Transport Tickets in Paris: Key Information

1. Ticket Types and Validity

  • Metro and bus tickets are not interchangeable; they serve different transit systems.

  • Bus tickets are generally more affordable than metro tickets.

  • In Paris, taxi fares are regulated and determined by the prefecture, meaning all taxi companies must follow the same pricing structure. Airport trips to specific areas of Paris have fixed fares, like €56 to the Right Bank and €65 to the Left Bank from Charles de Gaulle Airport.

2. Fare Options

  • Children aged 4 to 10 qualify for a reduced fare, which is nearly half the adult price.

  • A standard €2.50 ticket is valid for metro travel within Paris, including visits to museums.

  • For trips to/from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, a one-way ticket costs €13 per adult. This ticket remains valid for 2 hours, allowing travel within Paris without exiting the station (no additional €2.50 ticket required within this timeframe).

  • Paper tickets are being phased out. Instead, consider:

    • Purchasing a reusable Navigo Easy card at any RATP station or airport.

      • The card can be used to purchase tickets at vending machines.

      • Limitation: If a valid ticket is already stored on the card (e.g., an active €2.50 ticket), the system will not allow you to add another ticket (e.g., the €13 airport ticket) until the first expires. In such cases, you must buy a second Navigo Easy card.

    • Using the Île-de-France MobilitĂ©s app (available for iOS and Android) for mobile tickets.

  • Avoid vending machines when possible, as they may:

    • Malfunction.

    • Reject foreign credit cards.

    • Have long queues.

    • Lack staff assistance.

4. How to Validate Tickets

  • Metro/RER:

    • Upon entering a station (marked with an “M” or “Metropolitan” sign), tap your card or phone at the validator to open the gate.

    • Exits are marked with “Sortie” (French for “Exit”).

  • Bus:

    • Validate your ticket only when boarding.

    • Important: If your Navigo card holds multiple tickets, tapping it again within the validity period will invalidate a second ticket unnecessarily. Only validate once per trip.

  • No validation is required when exiting the station.

  • Warning: Failure to validate may result in a fine during ticket inspections.

5. Additional Tips

  • Use Google Maps to check routes and ticket prices.

  • The €2.50 ticket can also be used for trips to Versailles Palace.

Key Notes for Navigo Easy Card Users

  • The system does not support storing multiple active tickets simultaneously. Plan ahead to avoid purchasing extra cards.

  • For airport transfers, ensure your existing ticket has expired before loading the €13 fare—otherwise, you’ll need a separate card.

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Foods you must try

Famous food top 5

  1. The croissant
  2. Escargots: Escargot is the French word for “snail,” from the Latin conchylium, “edible shellfish.” Definitions of escargot. edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic.
  3. Macarons: A macaron or French macaroon is a sweet meringue-based confection made with egg white, icing sugar, granulated sugar, almond meal, and often food colouring.
  4. Jambon-beurre: A jambon-beurre is a French ham sandwich made of a fresh baguette sliced open, spread with butter (salted or unsalted) and filled with slices of ham.
  5. Steak tartare: In France, a less-common variant called tartare aller-retour is a mound of mostly raw ground meat lightly seared on both sides. artare, a French word that means to be served raw, is a dish of finely chopped meat. Traditionally, it was made from the ground muscle tissue of wild horses; today, it is most often made with beef or salmon. It’s usually eaten as an appetizer, but it can also be used in sandwiches and burgers.

Famous Sweets

  1. Tarte Tatin: The tarte Tatin, named after the Tatin sisters who invented it and served it in their hotel as its signature dish, is a pastry in which the fruit is caramelized in butter and sugar before the tart is baked.
  2. Chocolate soufflĂ©: SoufflĂ© is a French word meaning “blown” or “puffed up.” It’s an airy dish made by whipping egg whites and folding them into a flavored base before baking. The goal is to make something light and airy, but soufflĂ©s aren’t always fluffy.
  3. CrĂšme brĂ»lĂ©e: Why does crĂšme brĂ»lĂ©e mean? burnt cream French for “burnt cream,” crĂšme brĂ»lĂ©e is one of those desserts that seems simple to make, but in reality, requires quite a bit of finesse. The staple ingredients are cream, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk. The best part? The crackly, caramelized top, thanks to either a kitchen torch or an oven broiler.
  4. Canelé: A soft pastry cake flavoured with rum and vanilla, the canelé is distinguished by its perfectly identified cylindrical shape and the thin caramelised rind which gives it such a flavour.
  5. Galette des Rois: A king cake, also known as a three kings cake, is a cake associated in many countries with Epiphany. Its form and ingredients are variable, but in most cases a fĂšve such as a figurine, often said to represent the Christ Child, is hidden inside. After the cake is cut, whoever gets the fĂšve wins a prize.

Famous Drinks

  1. Vin: French wine
  2. Pastis: Pastis is an anise-flavoured spirit and apĂ©ritif traditionally from France, typically containing less than 100 g/L sugar and 40–45% ABV (alcohol by volume).

Food trivia

  1. C’est Bon means “It’s delicious”
  2. February 2: is La Chandeleur (Candlemas), the feast day commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple, and also France’s national crĂȘpe day.
  3. FĂȘte du Pain (Bread Festival in Paris): This food festival begins on the Monday preceding May 16, the day of Saint-HonorĂ© the patron saint of bakers, and ends the following Sunday.

Other famous foods

  1. Cheese

  2. French onion soup: French onion soup is a soup of onions, gently fried and then cooked in meat stock or water, usually served gratinéed with croutons or a larger piece of bread covered with cheese floating on top. Onion soups were known in France since medieval times, but the version now familiar dates from the mid-19th century.

  3. Boeuf Bourguignon: is a French beef stew braised in red wine, often red Burgundy, and beef

  4. Bouillabaisse: Bouillabaisse is a traditional Provençal fish soup originating in the port city of Marseille.

  5. CrĂȘpes: French crĂȘpes are soft, tender, and paper thin.

  6. Salade Niçoise

  7. Cassoulet: A meaty stew of poultry, sausage, pork, and beans, all under a rich, dark brown crust.

  8. Quiche Lorraine: Quiche Lorraine is made of eggs, bacon and cheese.

  9. Confit de canard: Duck confit is a French dish made with whole duck. In Gascony, according to the families perpetuating the tradition of duck confit, all the pieces of duck are used to produce the meal.

  10. Ratatouille: is a hallmark of summer. Filled with late summer veggies and fragrant herbs. An easy oven-baked dish, versatile and even freezer friendly.

  11. Sole meuniĂšre: sole meuniĂšre (meaning “in the style of the miller’s wife”) is an exercise in simplicity: Dredge sole fillets in flour (the mill connection), sear them in butter, and finish them with a nutty brown butter pan sauce.

  12. Terrine: A terrine (French pronunciation: [tɛ. ʁin]), in traditional French cuisine, is a loaf of forcemeat or aspic, similar to a pĂątĂ©, that is cooked in a covered pottery mold (also called a terrine) in a bain-marie.

  13. Steak frites

  14. Blanquette de veau: Blanquette de veau is a French veal stew. In the classic version of the dish the meat is simmered in a white stock and served in a sauce velouté enriched with cream and egg. It is among the most popular meat dishes in France.

  15. Pot-au-feu: Pot-au-feu is a French dish of slowly boiled meat and vegetables, usually served as two courses: first the broth and then the meat and vegetables. The dish is familiar throughout France, and has many regional variations. The best-known have beef as the main meat, but pork, ham, chicken and sausage are also used.