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Paris travel guides
Straight answers to the questions people ask before and during a trip to Paris: how to get from the airport, how to use the metro, how many days to plan, which day trips work by train and where to stay. Each guide ends with tours that fit the question, so you can book if you want to and skip it if you don't.
CDG to Paris: Train, Bus, Taxi or Transfer
The easiest way from CDG to Paris for most travellers is the RER B train, which leaves every 6 to 15 minutes.
Best Time to Visit Paris: Month by Month
The best time to visit Paris is April to June or September, when daytime highs run from about 62°F to 74°F and the gardens are open.
How to Use Paris Metro: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to use Paris metro in 2026 comes down to this.
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Orly to Paris: Metro vs Taxi vs Shuttle
The quickest cheap way from Orly to Paris is metro line 14, which costs €14 and reaches central Paris in about 20 to 25 minutes.
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Paris Museum Pass vs Single Tickets: Which Saves More
The Paris Museum Pass is worth it if your single tickets would cost more than the pass over the days you visit, which takes about four or five big sights.
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Places to Stay at Disneyland Paris: 6 Options Compared
The best places to stay at Disneyland Paris are a Disney hotel by the gates, a partner hotel in Serris or Chessy near the RER A train, or a room in central Paris with a train ride each day.
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Beauvais Airport to Paris City: Shuttle vs Train vs Taxi
Beauvais airport to Paris city takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by the Aérobus shuttle, which costs €17.90 one way when you book online.
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Train to Normandy from Paris: A Step-by-Step Guide
A train to Normandy from Paris runs from Saint-Lazare station to Bayeux in about 2½ hours, and from Bayeux you reach the D-Day beaches by bus, car or taxi.
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Luxembourg Gardens: A Step-by-Step Visit Guide
The Luxembourg Gardens are a 25-hectare park on Paris's Left Bank, run by the French Senate, and the official pages list no entry ticket.
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Paris to Versailles Train: A Step-by-Step Guide
The simplest Paris to Versailles train is the RER C, which stops about a 10 minute walk from the Palace and runs on the €2.55 Métro-Train-RER ticket.
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Paris to Disneyland Train: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Paris to Disneyland train is the RER A, and the ride from Châtelet takes about 40 minutes to a stop that is a 2-minute walk from the park entrance.
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Eurostar Prices London to Paris: How It Compares
Eurostar prices from London to Paris start at £39 on Eurostar's UK page, and the fare you pay depends on the day, the time and the ticket type.
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Paris Train Station: Which of 6 to Use
Your Paris train station depends on where the train goes.
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Paris Itinerary: 3 to 7 Day Plans
A Paris itinerary of three to seven days works best when you group sights by area.
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Paris to Reims Train: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Paris to Reims train takes about 45 minutes on the TGV, the high-speed train, so Reims works well as a day out for champagne.
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Paris in Winter: Weather, Closures and Plans
Paris in winter is cold and grey, with daytime highs of about 46°F to 48°F from December to February and a few big sights closed on 25 December and 1 January.
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Paris CDG to Bordeaux Train: A Step-by-Step Guide
A Paris CDG to Bordeaux train runs direct from the CDG 2 TGV station and takes about 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours, so check SNCF Connect for a departure on your date.
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Paris Neighborhoods: 5 Best Areas to Stay
The best Paris neighborhoods for visitors are Le Marais, the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain, Montmartre, the Louvre and Opéra area and the Eiffel Tower area.
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Paris to Giverny Train: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Paris to Giverny train runs from Gare Saint-Lazare to Vernon-Giverny in about 50 minutes, and a shuttle, bike or walk covers the last 5 km to Monet's house.
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Paris to Mont Saint-Michel by Train: A Step-by-Step Guide
Paris to Mont Saint-Michel by train means a TGV or a Nomad train from Paris-Montparnasse plus a bus, because the nearest station, Pontorson, lies 9 km from the Mont.
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How Many Days in Paris: 5 Trip Lengths Compared
How many days in Paris you need depends on what you want to see, but 3 full days cover the big sights and 5 days leave room to slow down.
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Free Things to Do in Paris: 6 Picks That Cost Nothing
The best free things to do in Paris are Notre-Dame, the Sacré-Cœur basilica and the Luxembourg Gardens.
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Is Paris Safe for Tourists: A Step-by-Step Guide
Is Paris safe for tourists is a fair worry, and the short answer is yes for most visitors, with pickpocketing as the main risk.
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Is Paris Worth Visiting: Who Will Love It
Paris is worth visiting if you like walking, museums, good food and long café stops, and it disappoints people who want empty sights and no planning.
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Things to Do in Paris at Night: Seven Ideas After Dark
The best things to do in Paris at night are a lit-up Seine cruise, the Eiffel Tower after dark, a cabaret show and a late museum visit.
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Paris Perfume Workshop: 5 Ways to Pick One
A Paris perfume workshop lets you blend your own scent in 45 minutes to 2 hours and take a bottle home, for about €31 to €98 per person.
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Things to Do in Paris for Couples: 8 Ideas by Budget
Things to do in Paris for couples run from free evenings at Sacré-Cœur to a Moulin Rouge dinner show from €255 per person.
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Can You Leave Paris Airport During Layover: 5-Step Guide
Can you leave Paris airport during a layover?