Planning a trip to Paris, whether it's your first trip or a return visit, almost always brings questions - sometimes lots of them.
In the Sunday edition of my free Paris Discoveries Newsletter, I draw upon experiences from my own numerous trips to the City of Light as well as research to answer Paris travel questions from subscribers.
To give you easier access to this information, I've set up this Paris Discoveries Q&A Archive with newsletter readers' original Paris trip planning questions and my answers organized by topics such as where to stay, how to get around, what to book, what to skip, how to plan your days, what to expect in different seasons, and more.
I typically add new questions and answers to the archive each week. (As you can see from the following list of articles, I'm just beginning to add content! But look for more in the coming weeks.) From time to time, I may add a brief note, update a link, or connect you to a related PDG article if that will make my answer more useful. I also add photos from my own trips to help you visualize the actual places being discussed.
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Top photo: Notre Dame Cathedral, (c) Paris Discovery Guide
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Planning Your Trip to Paris? Start Here
Whether you're planning a first trip to Paris or a return visit, these Paris travel Q&A topics are a good place to begin:
Tips for Planning Your First Trip
Neighborhoods & Hotels: Where to Stay
Best Paris Neighborhoods & Hotels for Your Paris Visit - Find questions and answers about which neighborhood to choose for your Paris visit, whether to split your stay between two or more locations, top attractions and things to do and enjoy in specific neighborhoods, and hotel recommendations.
Paris Attractions & Activities
- Paris Attractions: Tips for Choosing What to See & Do - Which ones are worth your time?
- Paris Attraction Tickets: What to Book in Advance
Paris Itineraries: Day-by-Day Plans
Find ideas for planning your days, and tips for making the most of your time in Paris.
- How to Plan Your Own Paris Itinerary
- How to Spend 3 Days in Paris in Late November - Christmas Markets plus top seasonal attractions to enjoy during late fall in Paris
Practical Paris Logistics
Paris By Season: Planning by Month & Season
What to Pack & What to Wear
Christmas & New Year
Tips about top activities and things to do, Christmas markets, New Year's Eve, typical French holiday meals, and where to eat on Christmas Eve and Day.
Christmas Markets
Holiday Dining & Special Foods
Transportation: Airports to Paris
Getting to Paris from Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and Beauvais Airports.
Day Trips
Tips and recommendations for planning a day trip from Paris to Versailles, Giverny, Normandy D-Day Beaches, Chantilly, London, and more.
Paris with Kids & Teens
Ideas for what to do with children and teens, as well as tips for planning multigenerational trips.
Accessibility
Questions and answers about how get around Paris easily, comfortably, and safely to enjoy your visit when you or a travel companion need to accommodate mild-to-moderate accessibility challenges.
After You Arrive in Paris
Here are topics that you may find especially useful once you're in Paris:
Attractions & Activities
Best things to see and do in Paris.
Food Tours
Museums
Cruises
Seine River sightseeing cruises, dinner cruises, Canal Saint-Martin cruises.
Cabarets
Moulin Rouge and other cabarets.
Shopping
Best places to shop - designer boutiques, department stores, vintage, flea markets.
Food: What & Where to Eat
Where to Eat in Paris: Local Favorites & Practical Dining Advice - Plus restaurant recommendations, reservations, where to shop for food, and more.
Transportation / Getting Around
Getting around Paris and beyond by metro, bus, RER/trains, taxis, and Uber.
Trip-Planning Articles with More Paris Travel Advice from Paris Discovery Guide
Here are Paris Discovery Guide's 10 most popular articles to help you plan your trip to Paris:
- Top Paris Attractions - Planning your first trip? Start with these famous attractions and destinations
- Paris Arrondissements Guide & Map - Find the top attractions and neighborhoods in each Paris district
- Where Should You Stay in Paris? - Recommended Paris neighborhoods and hotels for first-time visitors
- Paris Christmas Markets - Where to find the best, the biggest, & the most tranquil - plus the markets where you'll find the best food
- Best Day Trips from Paris - Giverny, Versailles, Wine Tasting, Castles, Normandy D-Day Beaches, Mont Saint-Michel, & more
- Eiffel Tower Tickets - Want to go to the top without spending hours in line? Here's how to do it
- Paris Concerts - From classical to jazz to electronic dance music - find schedules and ticket info
- Covered Passages - Discover these hidden 19th Century shopping & dining arcades
- Top Things to Do in Paris - Find out what's happening each month
- Paris Weather - What weather conditions to expect each month plus packing tips
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Top photo: Notre Dame Cathedral, (c) Paris Discovery Guide
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