Skip to main content

Planning a trip to Paris?

Grab your free Paris Trip Checklist

We’ve made your Paris itinerary for you— no research time required.

Planning an itinerary for a city you’ve never visited can feel impossible. Let our Paris expert show you how to (realistically) explore it all without ended up exhausted.

Find out more

Plan your fun and stress-free day trips for your Paris visit in minutes.

Escape the city with ease—this guide features 7 unforgettable day trips from Paris, including Reims, Giverny, Versailles, and more. Includes must-see stops, local eats, and travel tips—all ready on your phone.

Find out more

Tips for your Paris trip, from local experts.

Avoid the overhyped and overdone.

Airport and Train Guides

Festive Season Guides

Paris Area Guides

Paris Food and Drinks

Paris Planning Tips

Paris with Kids

Things to Do in Paris

Tours and Experiences in Paris

Transport in Paris

Where to Stay in Paris

See all Paris articles

Not sure which websites and companies you should be using to book and buy everything for your trip?

See our Booking Resources section

Everything to eat, see, and do in Paris.

Our latest articles.

This is an image of a big birdseye city view with the Eiffel Tower in between.Paris Planning TipsThings to Do in Paris
February 17, 2026

10 Paris Mistakes First-Time Visitors Always Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Your first trip to Paris can be absolutely amazing and go off without any hitches, but it can also throw you a few curveballs. I still remember my very first…
Lily Heise 0
Love0
This is an image of Notre Dame in the sun, with spring flowers surrounding it and a blue sky.Paris Planning TipsThings to Do in Paris
February 13, 2026

Everything you need to know before you visit Notre Dame Cathedral

If you’re planning a trip to Paris, you might be hoping to visit Notre Dame Cathedral. Loved by millions of people all over the world, the gorgeous cathedral has been…
Lily Heise 0
Love7
This is an image of a garden with a big, pink cherry blossom tree in it.Things to Do in Paris
February 10, 2026

Top Things to Do in Paris in March

March is one of my favorite months in Paris, and it’s actually one of the best times to visit the city. Spring is waking up, the days are getting longer,…
Lily Heise 0
Love0
This is an image of a top dining meal on the Eiffel Tower with sun streaming in the weekend.Things to Do in Paris
February 2, 2026

8 Things to Do for a Romantic Valentine’s Day Weekend in Paris

A lot of people say Paris is one of the most romantic cities in the world, and they aren’t wrong. The city is ridiculously beautiful and seems designed for romantic…
Lily Heise 0
Love0
This is an image of a view from L'Arc De Triomphe that looks out on to the city of Paris. You can see the roundabout lanes and the tree-lined streets of Champs Elysees. You can also see the Eiffel Tower in the distance.Paris Planning TipsThings to Do in Paris
January 29, 2026

10 Incredible Viewpoints in Paris (that aren’t the Eiffel Tower)

Simply walking around Paris, you’re going to have some really fabulous views of streets and buildings, pretty much around every corner. But if you’re keen to check out some sweeping…
Lily Heise 0
Love0
This is an image of a big, red building with books lining the front area/ There are also big glass windows showing the inside that contains plenty more books.Paris Planning TipsThings to Do in Paris
January 13, 2026

Best Bookshops in Paris for English Speakers

Paris is an absolute dream for book lovers. Parisians are obsessed with reading, and there are actually over 700 bookstores in the city. Even if your French is limited to…
Lily Heise 0
Love1
This is an image of an amazing little crafty shop in Paris with a bunch of fun little pieces in the window. To the right is someone inside the store looking at some ceramics.Things to Do in Paris
December 23, 2025

10 Best Unique Souvenir Shops in Paris

Paris is bursting with FANTASTIC shops, so if you’re hoping to scoop up a few treasures to take home, you’re absolutely in luck. Sure, you’ll find plenty of “souvenir shops”…
Lily Heise 0
Love4
This is an image of the Eiffel Tower in the evening with fireworks all around it.Things to Do in Paris
December 9, 2025

8 Cool Things to Do in Paris on New Year’s Eve

If you’re spending New Year’s Eve in Paris, prepare for an evening with extra sparkle. The City of Light positively glows during the festive season, and everything builds toward one…
Lily Heise 0
Love0