Our Standout Paris Experiences (After More Than 10 Trips)

We hated Paris the first time we visited. It was scorching hot, famous landmarks like the Louvre and Eiffel Tower were jam-packed with tourists, and eye-watering hotel prices crushed our tiny travel budget. But this was back in July 2018 when we were overwhelmed by the size of the city, we didn’t know what was worth doing, and we had no idea how to fit the major tourist sights into our days.

Since then we’ve been back to the City of Light more than 10 times across every season, including an amazing 8-day trip in November 2023 when we ticked off every single attraction on our long Paris bucket list. It was this trip in particular that made us fall in love with Paris – and now we can’t get enough of the city’s stunning architecture, rich history, delicious food and lively atmosphere.

The style of trip we’ve taken to Paris has changed over the years. Our first few visits were all about rushing around ticking off every major attraction and museum. Then we transitioned into skipping attractions altogether in favor of indulging in the unique cafe culture, watching chic Parisians rushing around, and slowly eating and drinking our way around charming arrondissements like Le Marais, St Germain or Montmartre.

We’ve stayed in 6 different arrondissements (here’s our guide on where to to stay in Paris), visited most attractions more than once, been disappointed by a few places (like the Champs-Élysées), endured serious museum fatigue, and eventually figured out exactly what we think is worth doing. Based on our 10+ trips, we’re going to walk you through the experiences we consider unmissable on a first vacation to Paris. Let’s dive in.

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Climbing The Eiffel Tower

Okay, let’s kick things off with the most famous attraction in Paris – the Eiffel Tower. Is it worth it? A resounding oui. We’ve been up the Eiffel Tower at least 5 times over the years, exploring the 1st floor, 2nd floor and top floor at various times of day. We love how easy it is to visit, the prices are surprisingly affordable and the views are awesome.

Each time, we bought the cheapest and most basic tickets (€15 for 2nd floor or €28 for summit, per person). That means we climbed 327 metal steps to the first floor and then 347 more steps up to the second floor, before taking an elevator to the top floor. Steps to the top aren’t open to the public, otherwise we’d have climbed them too.

If that doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, you can pay a bit more for your tickets to include elevator access to each level so you wouldn’t have to take a single step. Here’s the official website to book your tickets – select a date, level (choosing either the 2nd floor or summit as the highest point you’ll go) and time slot. Ticket prices vary significantly for different age groups, and whether you want to reach the 2nd floor or summit by stairs or by lift.

The first time we climbed the Eiffel Tower in July 2018, we naively turned up in the mid-morning without booking tickets in advance thinking we’d be fine. We weren’t. Safe to say we haven’t made that mistake again – we made sure to book our tickets in advance every other time. Not only did we avoid waiting in long lines, but it also allowed us to plan more efficient itineraries.

Not sure which floor to book? We enjoyed seeing Gustav Eiffel’s office at the summit, but we actually think the views are better from the 2nd floor because everything just looks so tiny from the top. Our advice is to save a few euros and a lot of time waiting in line for the elevators by booking 2nd floor access.

Thinking about a guided tour? Honestly, we don’t think a guided tour of the Eiffel Tower is worth it. We’d save our tour money for the Louvre and a foodie or wine tour instead. That said, if you have a deep interest in learning about the famous landmark, this Viator tour and this Get Your Guide tour are highly rated.

Want to learn more? Read our guide on visiting the Eiffel Tower for the first time so you know exactly what to expect.

Exploring The Louvre Museum

Along with the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum was the other experience we absolutely couldn’t wait to try the first time we went to Paris in 2018. We pre-booked a 9:00 AM time slot for €17 each (tickets are now €22) and we both got audio guides for €6 each once inside (here’s the official site to book tickets). Each time slot line was swarming with people, and we joined the back of our line despite arriving at 8:45 AM.

We eventually got inside at 9:30 AM, put our bags in the free locker room, got audio guides, and followed huge crowds rushing to see the Winged Victory of Samothrace, Venus de Milo and of course the Mona Lisa (which was massively underwhelming). Then we walked around all 4 floors for hours trying to see as much as we could – we were utterly exhausted and totally museum-ed out by the end.

The second time we visited the Louvre in November 2023 you’d think we might learn from our mistakes, but we didn’t. We pre-booked €17 basic tickets for the 11:00 AM time slot hoping it would be quieter after the early morning rush, but it was just as crowded (despite being November). We entered through the same long line at the main entrance, and we still spent 4 grueling hours trying to see every single room in the museum. It just doesn’t work.

So how would we do it next time? If we booked basic tickets again, we’d pick the 3:00 PM time slot because the museum gets so much quieter later in the day. We’d create an efficient 2.5-3 hour route instead of trying to cram everything in with no real plan. We would enter the museum via its hidden underground entrance in the shopping mall (we didn’t know this existed until after our second visit) to save time waiting in our time slot line. And finally, we’d plan our itinerary to visit the Louvre on a Wednesday or Friday when it stays open until 9:00 PM to give us plenty of time to explore at a relaxing pace without the crowds.

Honestly, next time we do the Louvre we will 100% book a guided tour like this top rated one with Viator or preferably this special closing time tour with Take Walks (we’ve always had amazing experiences with Take Walks tours). Doing it ourselves has been our biggest mistake across both visits because we were trying to keep costs down. Next time, we want a professional guide to navigate the maze-like museum, take us straight to the most important works of art and explain things in more detail. That’s worth a few more dollars to us these days!

Want to learn more? Read our guide on visiting the Louvre for the first time so you know exactly what to expect.

Taking A Day Trip To The Palace Of Versailles

It wasn’t until our 8-day trip in Paris in November 2023 that we finally made it to the Palace of Versailles. We always wanted to go, but we didn’t want to use up a full day on any of our other shorter visits. Overall, we loved the experience (apart from the intense overcrowding early in our visit), but it was a massive time-sucker so we only recommend going if you have enough time on your Paris itinerary.

Our RER C train from Invalides to Versailles Château Rive Gauche took around 40 minutes each way, the walk between the train station and palace took 15 minutes each way, and we spent around 6 hours exploring 60,000 works spread across the Main Palace, Gardens, Trianon Estate and Queen’s Hamlet. So in total, it was a long and tiring 8-hour day.

Mark’s logistics tip: We bought single train tickets at each station, but the line was enormous on the way back to Paris. Don’t make the same mistake we did – buy round trip tickets when you get the train in the morning.

We pre-booked 9:30 AM time slot tickets which cost €21 each, and we paid €8 each to get audio guides for the palace and extra areas (here’s the official website to book basic entry tickets). Despite arriving in good time, we still ended up at the very back of the 9:30 AM line – it took at least 30 minutes for us to get inside and it was hammering down with rain. Our umbrella (and plenty of others!) broke under strong winds, so it was a pretty miserable start to the day.

Once we eventually got inside the main palace and dried off, it didn’t get much better because the crowds were almost unbearable – even on a rainy, blustery midweek day in November. We had the same packed-in-like-sardines feeling as our visit to the Vatican Museum in July. And everyone was moving in the same direction, so for the first 30 minutes every room was full of tourists and the Hall of Mirrors was wall-to-wall.

But it did get better after a while inside the main palace, and it got much quieter once we exited the palace to explore the grounds and other estates. We enjoyed the day so much more once the crowds thinned, so if we did the Palace of Versailles again we’d either book a later time slot around 12:00 PM to skip the early morning rush. Or we’d just book a guided tour like this one with Take Walks or this one with Viator which includes transport, entry and tour of the palace grounds to make life easier.

Want to learn more? Read our guide on visiting the Palace of Versailles from Paris so you know exactly how to plan the day trip.

Cruising On The Seine River

Paris is a massive city with attractions spread far and wide. We love walking as much as we can because it’s the best way to see everything and fall into hidden cafes or bars – and one of our favorite walks is along the banks of the Seine with a croissant and a coffee. But sometimes, you just need to sit back, put your feet up and let the attractions come to you. And that’s where the Seine cruise excels.

We’ve cruised the Seine a few times now, and it never gets old. Paris really has got the classic 1-hour river cruise down to a tee. It’s always quick, easy, cheap and scenic – with views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Musee d’Orsay, Louvre and iconic bridges like Pont Neuf, Pont Alexandre III and Pont des Arts.

Our first cruise was for sunset on a warm evening in July 2018 with Bateaux Parisiens, which started and ended close to the Eiffel Tower (here’s the map location). And our second cruise in November 2023 was on a cold and grey afternoon with Bateaux-Mouches, which started and ended near the Pont de l’Alma (here’s the map location).

Both times we sat on the open and exposed upper deck because we wanted to see more. But there was an option to sit under cover on the lower deck. We’ve only ever booked the cheapest tickets for €17 each, and we would do the same thing again next time. We love a low-key, affordable, must-do quintessential attraction like this.

Kristen’s romance tip: If you want to do something a bit more special, there are options to upgrade and include champagne, lunch or dinner. Shop around and read reviews to make sure you choose the right cruise – a lot of the dinner tours we can find online get mixed reviews, but this one has good ratings.

Walking Around Montmartre

We spent 2 nights at Hotel des Arts in Montmartre during our November 2023 trip and it was fantastic, mostly because they had the best breakfast we’ve had at any hotel in Paris. And we seriously loved exploring the unique, charming and artsy neighborhood of Montmartre (the 18th arrondissement).

Montmartre’s focal point is the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, which sits atop the natural highest point in Paris and has far reaching city views. We paid €8 each to go up to the dome and the views were great, despite it being a frustratingly cloudy day. There was a line to get inside the main part of the basilica, but it didn’t take long and it was well worth the wait.

We knew we’d like Sacré-Cœur but honestly we ended up really enjoying the wider area. Place du Tetre was a tourist trap but it had a vibrant atmosphere, so it was fun to just sit and drink a quick beer in the evening. We ate in restaurants on side streets like Le St. Graal (burgers and beer) and Autour du Moulin (traditional French spot) rather than in the main square, to avoid overpaying for below-par food.

Instead of writing it all out, here’s a list of what we recommend seeing in Montmartre:

• Sacré-Cœur Basilica – Entrance is free, but it’s €8 to climb the dome
• Moulin Rouge – Birthplace of the can-can dance and Europe’s first cabaret shows
• La Maison Rose – Picturesque pink restaurant occasionally visited by Picasso
• Musee de Montmartre – Museum filled with works about Montmartre
• Place du Tertre – Lively square with artists selling their work
• Bouillon Pigalle – Extremely popular restaurant that always has a long line
• La Mascotte Montmartre – Popular 1889 art nouveau brasserie serving seafood
• Caves des Abbesses – Very popular wine bar

Our legs got a real workout walking up and down those endless steep and winding cobblestone streets, but we loved the hidden away restaurants and cafes with such a chilled vibe. We even pulled out our books in a quaint coffee shop and read for an hour, which we’ve never done in Paris!

Visiting The Musée d’Orsay

After the Louvre, our favorite museum in Paris is the Musée d’Orsay, which showcases Europe’s largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art through paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects. We loved seeing the vast old railway station setting for the first time and we really liked how easy it was to get around. The Louvre is a beast to explore, but the Musée d’Orsay is much simpler.

The most important thing we learned about the Musée d’Orsay was that priceless art works by the likes of Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Van Gough, Seurat, Toulouse-Lautec and Cézanne begin at the exact time period where the Louvre ends. We’re happy to admit we don’t know a huge amount about the history of art, but at least knowing the timelines followed on from each other helped us understand more about the two most famous Paris museums.

After initially feeling overwhelmed by the 5 floors inside the Musée d’Orsay, we actually found the simple layout to be such a relief. And it ended up being even easier because most of the famous works were located on the 5th floor. Our advice if you’re in a rush – just do the 5th floor and leave, you’ll see the major highlights.

We paid €16 each and €6 to rent one audio guide to share (here’s the official website to book your tickets ahead of time). We’d already eaten so we didn’t grab lunch in the museum’s beautiful restaurant which is filled with French frescoes, but we’d definitely do it next time. There are also smaller cafes inside if you’d prefer a lighter (or cheaper!) bite.

Kristen’s guided tour tip: If you’re really interested in art and want to make the most of your visit to the Musee d’Orsay, this top rated guided tour is unmissable. It has sky high ratings and a 1:30 PM starting time.

Mark’s photography tip: Head to the 5th floor and look for an enormous clock face near the gift shop in the back of the museum. We had a clear day, and we could see the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in the distance. Plus, Mark loved getting a silhouette photo of Kristen standing in front of the clock.

Climbing The Arc de Triomphe

We’d been to base of the Arc de Triomphe plenty of times, but it wasn’t until our eighth or ninth trip to Paris that we finally made it up to the observation deck – and we thought it was well worth paying for. Exploring the base of the famous Arc de Triomphe was always free, but it costs €16 each to climb up to the observation deck. Here’s the official site to book tickets.

Even without paying to go up, there’s plenty to see on the ground floor like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and intricate carvings of battles. And we’d always stand for a few minutes to watch the chaotic traffic circling around the monument, which is always a real eye opener. But from experience we can tell you it’s much better to go up for the views.

We actually used our Paris Museum Passes to gain entry, before climbing 284 steps to the observation deck at the top – it was a bit of a lung-buster. First, we climbed 202 steps to the attic room which highlighted important information about the monument. Then we climbed another 82 steps to the terrace which had far reaching views over Paris and the 12 avenues leading away from the Arc like spindles on a bike wheel. And it was so much more fun to watch the traffic aggressively circling from above.

After we’d finished taking photos from the observation deck, we took a slow walk down the world famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées, which we thought was massively overrated. We bought overpriced and sub-par coffee, walked past high-end shops with $1,000 t-shirts but no people inside, and scoffed at the prices for basic meals in restaurants. We were ready to get back into less commercial areas like Le Marais and Saint Germain.

Kristen’s safety tip: Don’t cross traffic to visit the Arc de Triomphe. Instead look for an underground tunnel on the Avenue de la Grande Armee which connects directly to the base of the landmark.

Admiring Notre-Dame de Paris

We’ve had bad luck with Notre-Dame de Paris. The line was so ridiculously long during our July 2018 trip that we gave up, and then it sadly burned down in April 2019 so we couldn’t go inside during any of our subsequent trips. In the end it took more than 5 years to carefully reconstruct, so we still haven’t been inside – even on our most recent visit in July 2024 when it wasn’t quite ready for reopening.

The famous medieval Catholic cathedral is located on the Île de la Cité, and it’s a stunning example of Gothic-style architecture from the Middle Ages with beautiful stained glass windows, an ornate flying buttress and gargoyles surrounding the entire perimeter. We prefer the York Minster in England because it’s where Mark grew up (we have a built-in bias!) but we’ll admit Notre-Dame is a beautiful building.

Next time we visit, we’ll take advantage of this relatively unknown online reservation system to book free advanced entry tickets and skip the line to get into the main area. Importantly, we’ll also pre-book €16 tickets each to go up the towers. They can only be booked in advance, at the official site.

While the cathedral was closed, we did pay €9 each to go down to the Archaeological Crypt underneath the structure, which was a small but interesting museum showing the foundations of buildings constructed between the Gallo-Roman era and the 18th century. We thought it was worth a quick hour of our time because we had a week, but we wouldn’t do it if we only had a few days in Paris.

Mark’s money-saving tip: If you plan to tick off tons of attractions, you should seriously consider buying a Go City Paris Pass to bundle and save – click the link and enter promo code MORGANS5 to get 5% off your entire order. Or, if you’re only interested in seeing museums, take a look at a Paris Museums Pass to see how much you can save.

Being Wowed By Stained Glass Inside Sainte-Chapelle

Sainte-Chapelle was another place we didn’t visit until our super-touristy 8-day trip in November 2023. And honestly we didn’t do a very good job of planning it. We turned up around 3:00 PM thinking we’d be able to get inside with no issues – you know, it’s not the Eiffel Tower or Louvre. But we were mistaken.

We stood in a long line for walk-ins, which seemed to take an eternity to go down as the pre-booked time slot lines shuffled in ahead of us. Don’t make our mistake, make sure you book a time slot ahead of your trip. Finally, we made it to the front, paid €19 each to get in and €3 more each for audio guides (here’s the official site for tickets). Was it worth the wait and pretty high entry cost? 100%.

After exploring the world non-stop since 2018, it takes a lot to make us say “wow” these days. Laying eyes upon the 15 large stained glass panels inside Sainte-Chapelle was one such moment. We loved the intense purple color that almost felt like it was wrapping itself around us in the dark chapel, and it was easily one of our favorite photo spots in Paris.

Next time we’d book the 9:00 AM time slot to get in early before the rush. Or we’d take this top rated guided walking tour of Notre Dame and Ile de la Cite with skip the line tickets to Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie with Take Walks – which ticks a lot of boxes for a great price.

Mark’s attraction tip: Unless you have a deep interest in Marie Antoinette, we don’t think the Conciergerie is an essential attraction to visit. We wouldn’t pay for individual entry again, but we would definitely go back inside Sainte-Chapelle.

Exploring The 5th & 6th Arrondissements

Our earlier trips to Paris were focused entirely on typical attractions like museums and landmarks, and we tended to stay close to areas like the Louvre because they were more touristy. And looking back now, this was probably the biggest mistake we made. Why? Because there’s so much more to Paris than the Eiffel Tower.

We finally made it south of the Seine into the Latin Quarter (5th arr.) and Saint Germain (6th arr.) in November 2023, and we were instantly hooked. When we went back to Paris twice in 2024, we spent most of our time in Saint Germain because we loved the more residential feel and fun atmosphere.

In the Latin Quarter, we visited the Pantheon to see the tombs of famous French figures like Marie Curie, Victor Hugo and Voltaire. We also explored the Musee de Cluny, walked around the labyrinthine Shakespeare and Co bookstore and grabbed a beer on Rue de la Huchette. One of the few Kozy brunch locations is in the Latin Quarter too, it’s one of our favorites.

In Saint Germain we love walking around the lovely Luxembourg Gardens and people watching along Rue de Buci. We ended up having a few too many cafe au lait’s and glasses of wine in this area, before finishing with a fantastic ramen at Kodawari Ramen Yokocho because we needed a break from beef bourguignon.

Do you prefer to chill, get stuck into the local way of life, eat and drink your way through new cities? If so, the 5th and 6th arrondissements are places you can’t miss. We love ticking off attractions, but they’re all done now so you’ll find us hanging out somewhere near Rue de Buci next time we’re in Paris.

Mark’s bonus attraction: Bordering the far southwest side of Saint Germain (a bit out of the way) is the Montparnasse Tower, which has an observation deck at the top. We paid €21 each to do it, and our sunset views over Paris were excellent. We wouldn’t say it’s essential for a first visit, but it’s a great one to add in if you enjoy observation decks.

Indulging In Parisian Café Culture

It took us so many trips to Paris to really commit ourselves to the idea of cafe culture, and understand what it actually was. At first we sat at tables spilling out into the streets, ordered espressos and thought people watching was the whole point. But the more we did it, the more we realized locals were using the cafes as almost like a second home. They’d read, work, chat, or just sit alone for ages nursing a coffee or glass of wine.

Once we got the hang of it, we couldn’t stop doing it. We’d find a great spot on the corner of two streets and just sit there for hours, ordering drinks and snacks, facing out to the world, watching life happen before us, and enjoying not rushing around for once. That’s the way see Parisian cafe culture as tourists who have been a bunch of times.

Some cafes offer non-stop service from morning until night, whereas other more upscale places will close for a few hours between lunch and dinner. Always check the hours of operation before visiting any restaurant, and in peak tourist months you should always reserve a table when possible.

Our favorite parts of Paris to sit and relax in cafes are Montmartre (18th arr.), Saint Germain (6th arr.) and Le Marais (3rd arr.). All three arrondissements have tons of foodie options. We thought Montmartre was best for a romantic meal, Saint Germain was more upscale, and Le Marais was the most charming despite being touristy.

We haven’t made it to any of these places yet, but they’re among the most iconic places to eat in Paris:

• Café Procope – Oldest and most established café dating back to 1686
• Au Pied de Cochon – Open 24 hours a day
• Les Deux Magots – Opened in 1885, it’s been a favorite for famous artists and writers
• Bofinger – One of the most magnificent brasseries in Paris
• La Poule au Pot – A brasserie with 2 Michelin stars
• Le Train Bleu – Lavish spot inside Gare de Lyon train station

Kristen’s least favorite thing: For us, the major downside to sitting in a Parisian café is cigarette smoke. If you’re a non-smoker like us, this is the one thing we just can’t get on board with. If you want to avoid most of the smoke, pick a seat inside because all the smokers will sit outside on the patio.

Taking A Wine Or Food Class

Wine and food are kind of a big deal in France. Mark has family living in Normandy and he cycled from St Malo to Narbonne a few years ago so he’s been lucky enough to experience a lot of different regional cuisines. Paris might not be the “best” place to take a wine or foodie class (real foodies should head for Lyon and wine-lovers should try Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Loire or Alsace) but it’s far more convenient for lots of visitors to France.

Rather than taking long day trips or visiting completely different regions of France, you can still get a taste for wine or how to make pastries and macarons for example. We’ve taken both a wine tasting class and a macaron making class in Paris, and we highly recommend both. There are lots of companies offering similar tours, so it’s best to read the detailed descriptions and reviews. Here are the classes we took:

Wine Tasting At Les Caves du Louvre

Our super easy and laid back tour through a wine cellar near the Louvre Museum that was once used by the royal family was fantastic.

We took a guided tour with premium tasting and our sommelier was fantastic. After it finished, we walked away amazed at how much we learned, and it was really cool to see the historic cellar at Caves du Louvre. You can book it here.

Macaron Making Class At Galeries Lafayette

We loved learning how to make 2 different types of macarons – the classic French pastry. It was such a fun cooking class, the other tourists all made a lot of effort to take part and our hand-made macarons were delicious.

It was actually a lot harder than it looks, and it has a steep learning curve! The class leader showed us how to create the shells and make the ganache – chocolate was Kristen’s favorite and pistachio was Mark’s favorite. You can book it here.

Next time we visit Paris we will 100% book this ultimate food tour with Devour Tours. It has excellent reviews and we want to immerse ourselves into the cuisine culture now that we’ve taken a few hands-on cooking classes. Or if we wanted another hands-on class, we’d book this pastry and chocolate making foodie tour with Devour Tours instead.

Special bonus: If you book any Devour Tours or Take Walks tour through our links in this guide, send your tour booking confirmation to markandkristen@wherearethosemorgans.com and we’ll reply with a 100% discount code for our Paris Guidebook.

Here’s a few more of the top rated foodie tour options on Viator:

Taking Day Trips

Other than the Palace of Versailles, we’ve never taken a day trip from Paris. But that’s only because we’ve been lucky enough to spend a lot of time exploring other parts of France on various other trips. If we were flying into Paris from abroad for the first time and had 5+ days in the city, we would definitely figure out at least one of the following popular day trips:

Giverny: Claude Monet lived in this famous village and you can take this guided tour to his house, flower gardens, and water-lily pond. It’s perfect for art-lovers who want the full Monet experience (including a visit to the Musee de l’Orangerie which holds massive “water lilies” murals) – we enjoyed the Orangery Museum but it wasn’t as impressive as Musee d’Orsay or the Louvre.

Loire Valley: Next time we go to France we’re going to take 3-4 days to cycle the Loire Valley, stopping in at popular chateaux and plenty of wine tastings. But from Paris, you can take this long guided tour day trip.

Normandy D-Day Beaches: We’ve spent a lot of time around Omaha Beach with family living just a few miles from the sand. The D-Day Beaches are doable as part of a long day trip from Paris, and they’re a must-do for history-lovers or those with military connections. Here’s a top rated guided tour.

Mont Saint-Michel: We finally made it to the medieval village on the tidal island in October 2023 and it was just as striking as we’d hoped it would be. This guided tour would be a long day trip from Paris, but it saves driving a long way yourself.

Champagne: The classic wine-tasting day trip spot from Paris. We’d love to do this and it’s not too far to do it yourself by train, but sometimes a guided tour like this highly rated one is an easier option.

Disneyland: Families visiting Paris might want to add on a few days exclusively for visiting Disneyland, but it’s also an easy day trip distance if you don’t want to overstimulate the kids for too long! Now that we’ve had our daughter, Disneyland might be on our radar in a few years.

Fontainebleau: One place we’ve never done but would like to go is Chateau de Fontainebleau and the nearby Barbizon – which is a preserved “village of painters”. It’s 60 km south of Paris and can be reached in one hour by train.

Next Steps

We hope our guide helps you figure out exactly what to do when you visit Paris.

Don’t forget you can book a travel planning video call with us if you’d like our expert help organizing your first trip to the city. We can answer any questions you have or adapt our itinerary to suit your travel style.

Still researching for your trip?

• Here’s our ultimate first time visitor guide to Paris.
• Read our 2 day Paris highlights itinerary.
• Book your Paris hotel in one of these arrondissements.
• Here’s what it’s like to visit Paris in November.

Finally, if you’ll be visiting more places on the same trip, we recommend reading our France travel guide for helpful tips and advice.

Happy Travels,

Mark and Kristen

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