Planning a trip to Paris almost always comes with questions - sometimes lots of them. 

Perhaps you're wondering if a specific hotel or Paris neighborhood is a good choice, or where to eat near your hotel, or best nearby things to do. 

Or maybe you need to know how early you should reserve tickets to top attractions such as the Eiffel Tower and Galerie Dior, or is booking the dinner show at Moulin Rouge really worth the cost, or what is the best place to shop for vintage clothing.

This Paris Travel Q&A Archive includes questions from subscribers to my (free) twice-weekly Paris Discoveries newsletter, and my answers based on my own experiences as a long-time and frequent Paris visitor, plus research.

I've gathered them here so that they're easier to find and browse later. 

You'll find lots of tips and information about various neighborhoods and hotels, best places to eat, where to shop, what to reserve in advance, things to do, itineraries, and much more.

Top photo: Hotel du Petit Moulin, located in a former bakery in the Upper Marais Paris district - Photo courtesy of Hotel du Petit Moulin

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Start Here: Paris Travel Topics

Here are quick links to the major topics for the tips and information you'll find in the Paris Travel Achives:

  • Paris Itineraries Q&A - Tips for planning your days, pacing your sightseeing, and making the most of your time in Paris
  • Paris Neighborhoods Q&A - Suggestions about where to stay, should you split your stay between two or more hotels, and neighborhood vibes and top attractions
  • Paris Things to Do (Seine River Cruise) Q&A - Recommendations for sightseeing cruises, dinner cruises, seating, dress, and what's worth booking
  • Paris Shopping Q&A - Advice about where to shop in Paris, what to expect, and tips for finding what you want

A Note about the Paris Travel Archives Content

In some cases, I've lightly edited, expanded, and/or updated my original answers to questions in order to keep them current.

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