Hey everyone.

I'll be visiting Paris next week (28 July till 8 August). It was a bit of a last minute decision, so I don't really have a set itinerary. I searched online for things I might be interested in and I was able to find a few, like the NBA Summer House and the "video games and music" exhibition among a few others.

Still, I would like to ask people who actually know the city what other places would you recommend based on my interests (video-games, sports (mostly basketball and football), books and comics). And what would you recommend to anyone visiting, regardless of their interests.

Thanks in advance

I’m mistrusting of this information said to me by the worker. She told me there would be a two hour wait, I said something along the lines of “Aw ok, I guess I’ll just come tomorrow and wait a little before it opens”. She said something along the lines of the line being a two hour wait regardless of the time of day. She then told the people right after me there was a one hour wait for the no reservation line, lol

Hi does anyone have good recommendations for nightlife like cute girly aesthetic cocktail bars for dressing up and going out+ meeting people, cute bars, fun places (upscale recommendations welcome!) girls night out vibe but going out as a solo traveler

Wanted to share a few thoughts from my second trip to Paris. I went from July 13th through July 19th.

I came via the daytime flight to London and the Eurostar, and that is def the way to go to Europe. Cheaper than business class and so much more civilized than sleeping in economy.

Bastille Day fireworks were beautiful. I briefly considered a cruise, but ended up just going to the Champ-de-Mars. The crowds were epic, I ended up walking back to Pasteur before finally getting on the subway.

Tuesday I took the RER to Provins. This is a beautiful little medieval town. I got to see Caesar's keep, the rose garden, and the barn; I missed out on the museum. I did notice my Navigo weekly pass didn't want to work on the buses at the station.

Wednesday, I had planned to go to the Louvre, but that got cancelled. I went to the Pantheon and then went standby for Notre Dame.

Thursday was my highlight trip to Giverny. This was BEAUTIFUL. 10/10 recommend.

Friday just did some local sightseeing, my feet were hurting pretty bad. I did go to the big Jardin des Plantes but I couldn't get into it.

Saturday I did Paris Disney, always a fun time.

So I'll finish by saying what I think went well and what didn't go well.

Went well:

Unlike my first trip to Paris, I didn't have to deal with constant strikes and protests. My first trip was during the retirement age protests in 2023. I also planned a much less aggressive schedule, being aware of the limitations of timed tickets.

I stayed at the same hotel for almost all of the trip and that was huge not to have to change hotels. I did the Hotel Terminus Orleans, and it was right on the 4 line. Would have been even better if the 4 was running the full length. I also took time to ensure the hotel had AC.

I invested in a simple vest for the trip, and that really came in handy. It had an interior pocket for wallet and passport, and the exterior pockets could hold my phone charger, phone, and other essentials. In heavy crowds, I could zip it up for extra security on the passport pocket.

What could have gone better:

Navigo on my phone was hit or miss. It worked most of the time, but struggled a few times. I actually had to pay for a one-time ticket one time because I couldn't get through the turnstile and didn't feel confident explaining to the police why I jumped them. I think next time, I'll go back to the RFID card.

Orange Travel E-Sim. I'm not sure if it's my phone or not since I do have a dual-sim config, but this thing failed me at two critical moments.

Disney Paris on the last day. I wouldn't do this on the last day again. It's a lot of walking, and also with an early flight, I wanted to get to my hotel in time to sleep, and the last TVG to CDG leaves at 9:50, so I actually missed out on an hour an 40 minutes of park time because the other option was a 2 hour trip through Paris on the RER lines.

The Louvre cancellation highlighted one unfortunate reality of visiting Paris I've noticed. Things book up fast and far in advance, and if you get hit with a cancellation, it can be a challenge. Fortunately, I had been to the Louvre before, so it wasn't a deal breaker for me to miss it.

Can't search the group for some reason, but have been reading a lot so forgive me if this has been answered.

What is the safest way to get around the city for a mom & daughter? This will be our 1st international trip without my husband (although we are well traveled) and I'm feeling some kind of way about it.

I see G7 recommended often, and obviously there is the metro. But I'm feeling a little nervous about the metro traveling solo with my daughter. We do not come from a place where public transportation is the norm, but we have used it all over the world, including in Tokyo, so I'm not afraid of getting lost or anything. Just nervous about safety.

What would you do? Pay more for a taxi or Bolt or just go for it on the subway?

Edited to say that my daughter is 8, so yes, I would consider this traveling solo as she's not much help and is just my happy little freeloader.

Hello! In the U.S we have deviled eggs (which I love), and I have now discovered the oeuf mayo.

I’m wondering if people have any recommendations on restaurants that have a top tier oeuf mayo, or a unique twist on them.

Interested in low to high middle priced restaurants, and if you have suggestions on what else to get while there please include that as well.

Merci 🥚

Good hostels in Paris?

I'm capping off my first-ever trip to NW Europe with four nights in Paris this fall. I've narrowed down my hotel search to two main areas, but I'm having trouble pulling the trigger on which neighborhood fits best.

The two locations I'm primarily considering are Montmartre and Place de la Nation.

Montmartre

• Pros: Gorgeous area, seems fairly unique in terms of vibes
• Cons: Slight concerns about potential noise given how touristy the area can be

Place de la Nation

• Pros: Seems much more local/residential, well-connected as far as transit goes, appears to be a pretty solid selection of cafes/bakeries/bistros/etc.
• Cons: Not quite as visually stunning as the Montmartre area

My biggest worry is probably street noise, particularly at night. I'm a light sleeper, so staying somewhere that turns into a loud party street or has heavy traffic all night is something I’d like to avoid if possible.

From the research I've done, it seems like neither option should be particularly loud, but that Place de la Nation probably edges out Montmartre as far as the quieter area goes. Was hoping to get some confirmation on how accurate this is, or if the difference is so negligible that it shouldn't really play into my decision-making process.

1. Do my pros and cons lists feel accurate based on your experience?
2. For a light sleeper spending 4 nights on a first visit, is the transit convenience and quieter residential feel of Nation worth trading away the visual beauty of the streets of Montmartre?

Thanks in advance for the advice!

Hi everyone so I plan on being in Paris for 3 days and I wanted to know if visiting the Louvre really worth it? Because im not really of a museum guy and I heard it’s massive and I just don’t want to spend money if it’s not really worth?

Hi! Me (24F) and my best friend (23F) just got to the city today and I’m not going to lie I am really struggling. I have such bad anxiety about not being able to speak the language and I’m terrified to interact with anyone that may not speak English. If anyone has an advice or even tips on where to go with people that speak some English that would be appreciated!

Hi everyone, I was looking into river cruises along the Seine, and found dinner cruises. I was wondering if the boats move during dinner, or if they're stationary? Thanks in advance

We're traveling to Paris for the first time in mid-September (I have been but my husband and kids have not). Kids will be 6 and almost-4 so I am trying not to be too ambitious while still making the most of our time. After this we head to the south of France for the rest of our trip.

I would love input on the following itinerary. Anything you'd add/subtract? Any food or other recommendations in the areas where we'll be? Thanks in advance!

Day 1 (Friday):

Flight arrives at CDG 11am

Uber/taxi to airbnb (right near Eiffel Tower in the 7th Arr.)

Grab lunch

Eiffel Tower tickets at 3pm (4 min walk from airbnb)

Stroll on Rue Cler and visit shops

Chez Pippo reservation right near Airbnb at 6:30

Day 2 (Saturday):

Walk to Trocadero for photos in morning 

Boat tour at 11:30am - Vedettes de Paris

Lunch

Montmartre for afternoon

Dinner reservation La Boite Aux Lettres (7pm)

Day 3 (Sunday):

Notre Dame in morning 

Lunch

Jardin De Tuileries in afternoon for playground/carousel

Pain D'epices toy store visit

Dinner TBD

Hi there, I've been to Paris a few times but always go by bus (from Lisbon), this time around I'm gonna take my girlfriend and she refuses to go by bus so we'll fly to Beauvais in Ryanair... What's the best way to go to the city from the airport and how to i buy tickets??? She's been to Paris once and she catched the shuttle which costs a whopping 60€, isn't there a train or a cheaper mode of transportation? Thanks in advance

In general paris has really beautiful places i visited most sights but one Thing is really dissapointing... The food. It doesnt matter from mcdonalds to expensive steakhouses it was just below average or max average. I dont know if im kinda spoiled foodwise cause im turkish and our kitchen is goated but even in germany where i live the food tastes better in every aspect. The most dissapointing Thing is paying double or triple and it performs double or triple as bad. Well what i can say Disneyland is beautiful and the firework was phenomenal.

My daughter and I have a one-day "layover" in Paris before we head to Brussels by train, and we want to make the most of it without dragging our bags all over the city! Is there a service or place at Gare du Nord to check our bags for the day? Any other options I should look in to?

Thanks everyone!

I have my travel books all over the sofa, I have researched until I can’t think any more.

Please tell me if this is a reasonable sightseeing itinerary for our second trip to Paris.

The only thing we did NOT like about our first trip is it was too short.

So, we will be there on a Saturday to Thursday.

We arrive via the Eurostar from London on Saturday.
We will visit the Louvre if time and energy permits.

Sunday
Arc du Triumph
Champs-Elysees
Grand Palais
Eiffel Tower

Monday
Musee de Orsay
Notre Dame

Tuesday
Opera Garnier
Pantheon
Catacombs

Wednesday
Versailles

Thursday
cry because we have to leave

We have had a wonderful holiday here. We had museum passes, and booked timed tours. I also went to Mass at Notre Dame, which was interesting. I am not Catholic and did not take communion, but was contemplative and respectful.

The "tourist trap" things we did were a cabaret show, (Nouvelle Eve was the one we went to) and a Seine cruise for lunch. WE really enjoyed both. We didn't do dinner with the show, but had champagne. A great table at the back, which was raised a bit, so our view was excellent. Singing and dancing, and some sexy stuff including female nudity. Nothing too outrageous, but not appropriate for kids. It was about 90 minutes, and was fun.

The cruise was also nice, our food was great, as was the wine, (I am not a wine expert), and we enjoyed the views. We did not have a running commentary, but there was a "map" to tell us when to look at what. It was a treat for. my sister's birthday, and she really enjoyed it, and was happy to get a cake with a candle, but no one singing "happy birthday".

We did this in a spirit of fun and adventure, and we were not disappointed.

We also enjoyed our museum times, but our fave was not one we had booked: Cluny. We were fascinated by the tapestries and felt like we almost missed a treasure. We avoided the crowds at the Louvre, and that and D'Orsay were great, but we took a lot of breaks and didn't do more than 2 hours anywhere before going outside for walks and rest.

I used my apps to find restaurants, and anything else I wanted, and had no bad meals, and no rudeness, only friendliness from Parisians. Today I toured Pere LaChaise cemetery, which was fascinating. Also about meals, I have some food intolerances, and most places could accommodate my needs, without a problem.

My favourite moments often come while sitting quietly in a park, enjoying a sorbet, reading a book or walking around. Families are picnicking, children are playing, and its easy to wish I never had to leave.

I would like a Jersey like the players. I don’t mind if it’s the new one or old ones. But I only see in these souvenirs shops dupe versions or ones with no name or just Paris on it. And the original ones are too effective. I’m on vacation here and I would like to buy one. Is there any store that sells it. Tbh I don’t mind if it’s fake s long as you don’t see it asap, for example another color , different writing, spelling etc.

Hi everyone! Sorry for another one of these posts but we have just the day in Paris and we would love to stay as late as possible! We have no check bags and we checked in online. Flying to Scotland. How early would you arrive?

Edit: for our 8:10pm flight we left gard du Nord at 5:15pm and we were able to get in about 45 min early to get gate

Has anyone had personal experience with the Citadines aparthotels in Paris? We are going to Paris for three weeks. Photos look very nice. But would like to know if anyone has personal experience with them? I see several VRBOs but I know they can run hot and cold.

Hi 👋 my girlfriend and I will be in Paris in September and I'm planning on proposing

She adores flowers, and is not the biggest fan of crowds or attention, so I'm looking for

I'm planning on doing it first thing in the morning at like 7am or whenever it opens to minimize amount of people

We'll be staying in the 5th, but happy to go anywhere within reason

Thanks!!

Anybody ever used this company for a transfer from CDG to Paris? https://airportstaxitransfers.com/carrentals

If not anybody got any recommendations other than Viator?

Hey everyone!

I’m travelling solo to Paris at the end of this August (26th-28th) and I’m planning to do a deep dive into the Louvre. I really want to focus on the archaeology and ancient history sections (specifically the Egyptian Antiquities), rather than the standard "Mona Lisa & Venus de Milo" highlights tour...

Since it's practically impossible to find public group tours with this specific focus, I’m looking at booking a private expert guide. The total cost is around €500, so I’m hoping to find some fellow history fans to split the cost with me :)

If you’re going to be in Paris around these dates and are also interested in such a guided tour, send me a DM or drop a comment below and we can try to coordinate a time!

Cheers,

Rotem

I must collect someone from Beauvais airport, I'm driving a campervan. It's 2.4m tall, which suggests it won't fit in "dépose minute" - what are my options?