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Things to Know
Here are a few practical tips and social tricks to better understand Paris and make the most of your first visit to France's capital.
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Best Neighborhoods
Here's a quick guide to all 20 Paris arrondissements, from the raucous jazz bars of the Latin Quarter to the leafy parks of the 19th Arrondissement.
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Day Trips
Whether you want to see exquisite gardens, medieval cathedrals or rambling forests, Paris has many great day trips on offer.
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Transportation
Paris has one of the most efficient public transport systems in the world, but exploring on foot is part of the fun. Here are the best ways to get around.
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Free Things to Do
Paris isn't known for being cheap, but if you know where to look, there are plenty of great free things to do France's capital city.
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Traveling with Kids
Spending time in Paris with children? Here are the best things to do with kids in the French capital.
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Festivals & Events

Get into Parisian hip-hop and rap

May 11, 2023 • 9 Min read

Learn about Paris' diverse communities through the city's hip-hop and rap scene.

Sports
Is it too late to get tickets to the Paris Olympics?
Apr 20, 2023 • 5 Min read
The 2024 games in Paris promise to the the most spectacular ever. There are still ways to snap up tickets – here’s how.
Health & Safety
Protests in Paris: how unrest could impact Easter travel plans
Mar 31, 2023 • 5 Min read
Is it still safe to travel to Paris in light of the recent unrest on the streets? If you’re cautious and flexible, yes. Here’s all you need to know.
Architecture
Notre Dame to reopen in 2024: what travelers going to Paris need to know
Mar 13, 2023 • 5 Min read
It’s official: the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen its doors in December 2024. Here’s what travelers need to know about visiting.
Architecture
Why this public toilet in Paris is worth the €2 entry fee
Mar 3, 2023 • 5 Min read
There are public toilets, and then there’s the Lavatory Madeleine in Paris, an art nouveau beauty that’s just reopened after a stunning renovation.
Art and Culture
10 major Paris art exhibitions worth traveling for in 2023
Jan 18, 2023 • 6 Min read
Paris always brims with exciting art exhibitions. These are 10 worth planning a visit for in 2023.
Books
Inside Paris' opulent new reading room (and other book-lover havens)
Dec 16, 2022 • 6 Min read
Bookworms will love the newly restored Oval Room at the historic Richelieu library – as well as these other storied reading spots all over Paris.
Museums
Why you could skip Musée d’Orsay in Paris to visit this artist’s house-museum instead
Nov 26, 2022 • 4 Min read
Paris culture expert Lindsey Tramuta sings the praises of the Musée Gustave Moreau, whose intimacy and eccentricity might beat out the Musée d’Orsay.
Activities
16 top things to do in Paris: experience the best of this unforgettable city
Aug 17, 2022 • 12 Min read
A visit to Paris is an unforgettable experience. Here are the best things to do in France's capital.
Art and Culture
Paris in summer: 6 questions to ask yourself before visiting this year
Jul 11, 2022 • 7 Min read
If Paris is on your travel itinerary this summer, brace yourself for the crowds and book ahead.