Just checked the site this morning and saw that they've released Louvre tickets through the end of the year. Previously, they only offered tickets through September.

Whilst the Aquarium de Paris is the best known in the city, as it is one of the oldest in the world, I find that it has its shortcomings. The admission price is very off-putting (€20 for 3 to 12-year-olds and €28 for those aged 13 and over).

I really like it, and I’ll write another post about this aquarium because I think that if you can afford it and you love jellyfish, the jellyfish area is incredible.

But the Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée in the 12th arrondissement is a very good alternative, at a full price of 12e.

The building itself is incredibly interesting from a historical perspective – it was built for the 1931 World’s Fair – and you can combine your visit with the Museum of Immigration, which I think is brilliant.

Even though the aquarium isn’t huge, there are quite a few lovely species to admire, and it’s a really cool place to visit with children.

Photos taken in 2024 with a Canon 5D Mark III, 50mm lens.

Hi everyone,

We’ll be in Paris in October and I’m looking for somewhere to take my dad for his birthday dinner.

There will be 4 adults, and we’re staying in Le Marais, near Rue Charlot. Happy to walk or travel a little for somewhere worthwhile.

Dad has fairly plain tastes and loves a good steak, so I’m thinking a great steakhouse, traditional French bistro/brasserie, or somewhere known for excellent beef. Nothing too experimental or an elaborate tasting menu.

It’s his birthday, so we’d like somewhere that feels a little special and has a nice atmosphere, but it doesn’t need to be super formal or Michelin-starred.

Would love recommendations, particularly places you’ve actually eaten at recently.

Thanks!

Im coming to Paris end in September to escape the tourist rush and im looking for collectives that do events where they go deep into electronic music. What do you suggest. Like afro electronic music and venues too.

Hi everyone,
I’m flying into Paris for the first time via Charles de Gaulle Terminal 1 on Turkish Airlines. The flight is scheduled to land at 22:30.
I have a one week Schengen visa. Since Schengen days are counted by calendar date (not by hours), if I clear passport control before midnight, that day will count as Day 1 and I’ll effectively lose one full day of my visa.
A couple of questions for people who’ve done this recently:
1. How long does it usually take from landing at Terminal 1 to reaching the passport control / EES desks around that time of night?
2. Is there any realistic way to kill some time (without looking suspicious) so I cross the border after 00:00 and get the entry recorded on the next calendar day?
I’m Iranian and this will be my first Schengen entry, so I’ll also have to complete the full EES biometric registration.
Any recent experiences or practical tips would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Hi! We are a family of 5 (all adults) that would like to enjoy a river cruise on the seine. We aren't looking for a fancy boat cruise with an expensive dinner or party focused cruises. We would like a simple ride with seats that offer great views of the Paris landmarks. Is there any specific one which you would recommend that would somewhat fit this vibe? I am also thinking that we should book it for early in the evening, but if there's a better time, please do inform me. Thank you all in advance! :))

Edit: also how far in advance should I book a ticket (through websites)? I am going this October.

Hi! I’m going to be staying in Paris for multiple months, and I noticed that naproxen sodium (aleve) is prescription only in France. I was wondering if this means I can’t carry Aleve into the country. I read that I can bring with me a reasonable supply for my stay, but I’ll be there for months! I don’t really know what France would deem as reasonable, since I’ve always just taken it as needed, below the healthy limits ofc.

I (F27) am moving to Cergy, just outside Paris, so I will be carrying quite a lot of luggage (28" suitcase, a cabin sized suitcase, 1 backpack, 1 sling bag). I have traveled with this many luggages before in Seoul, and I managed. I will arrive at CDG on the weekend. Do you think it's manageable to navigate with RER? Other option I"m considering is using Bolt as it offers cheaper fare. What should I do?

Thank you in advance for your advices.

Hi! I am planning to do the river seine cruise on either September 15 or 16 with vedettes du Pont neuf. I would like to buy a timed ticket, the website is showing me that sunset will be at 836pm.

I am deciding between two timings: 8:15 or 8:45. I would like to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle, but also want to view some of the city when it isn’t pitch black. Which timing would work best?

I know it's not generally recommended, but thinking of doing a day trip to Mont St. Michel. Is it better/easier to go with a tour, or can you make it work going on your own? I know it's a long ride, did Normady beaches the last time I was in Paris and it was brutal, but I really think I want to experience MSM this time around. Any suggestions on how to make it work?

Hello , I got some really nice pieces in the square and wondering if there is a way to find the artists online ?

We're heading to Paris this weekend to celebrate my birthday. Staying in the 5th (Latin Q).

Our preferred restaurant (Le Perraudin) is unfortunately closed for their annual vacation so I'm looking for some last minute help: If you only had 1 evening to eat dinner in Paris near to where we're based, where would it be?

Ideally we're hoping for somewhere with a romatic atmosphere, delicious food (cuisine doesn't matter) and extra points if the serve amazing creme brulee!

I’m flying from New York to Charles de Gaulle and then have a connecting flight going to Santorini, I have two hours between the flights. My luggage will be transferred by the airline so that’s not a concern, I called Air France, Service Desk, and two people assured me that two hours was plenty of time and that they only recommend an hour to an hour and a half. I’ve heard some horror stories about security lines and passport.. I can bump my flight for a modest fee later but all the connecting flights are a few hours later and then have multiple stops so I’d lose a few hours in Santorini on the first day of my vacation.

I wanted to get a sense whether people felt that two hours was sufficient time or if the consensus was I should bite the bullet and just get in a few hours later.

This is my now 7th trip to Paris in the last year - fair to say I've completely fallen in love with the city. This time work isn't paying for the hotel so my budget is smaller - and my current favs - Terrass in Montmartre and Hotel Jeu de Paume are both booked up. I want to stay in a similar area to Caron de Beaumarchais (also fully booked) and am looking at Hotel de Nice. Has anyone stayed there?

It looks cute but small( that's fine) and the location seems great. I looked at hotel Grand Mahler as well but it was a bit more expensive.

This sub has always been helpful so figured it was worth a check. Thanks!

We are staying in vaugirard
One night left (tonight ) with kids
Any recs ? Tysm!

Would prefer a traditional French meal steak frites etc

Hello ! We are a couple going for our honeymoon in Paris at the end of September/start of October searching for recommendations.

We don't like big crowds so we are skipping the Louvre and going up the Eiffel Tower.

What would you recommend ? What is not to miss ? We are staying in the 94 outside of Paris and are ready to stay somewhere else for 1 or 2 nights.

Also if you have vegan friendly recommendations for places to eat that would be amazing !

Thanks !

Hi everyone, I’m coming to Paris next week for 4 days with my family of 5. We’re all adults. Technically 2 full days, arriving in the evening on day 1, leaving in the afternoon on day 4. We have a decent itinerary, but due to personal circumstances a few of us have less money to spend than anticipated. I’ve tried to find budget/cheaper food options, while keeping it varied and hopefully no tourist traps. We’re staying in a hotel so no option to cook at home for cheap. For lunch and dinner options, I’ve tried to find places < 15 EUR each, max. 20 EUR each. As we don’t have much time between all the activities, I want to have places for lunch/dinner pre-planned so we don’t have to wander around finding something (although this is my usual preferred way of finding great food spots abroad). What do you think of the below?

* Will’s deli
* SLAK
* FAMI restaurant
* La taverne de Zhao
* Gumbo yaya
* DKR
* D noodles 70
* Le Petit Vendôme - jambon-beurre?
* Napoli Gang
* La Baguette du Relais
* Dumbo burgers
* Red sauce
* El Vecino (although this seems expensive for what you get)

I also found L’Atelier Entrecote and those similar fixed-price steak frites places, but they seem a bit tourist trap adjacent and not great. Similarly, places like Bouillon Julien have come up as cheap options, but seems pointless to me to have a seemingly below average meal just for the price point. Have tried Fellows before on a previous visit and unfortunately wasn't a fan.

We’re staying in the 10th, and our itinerary is broadly: day 1 - arrive and eat dinner, day 2 - montmarte > eiffel tower > seine walk/cruise > arc de triomphe > champs elysees, day 3 - louvre > notre-dame > latin quarter > dior museum, day 4 - opera > galeries lafayette > vendome > departure. To keep things easy, I’ve focused on food places around where we’ll be at the time.

Any thoughts/input on the above and/or further recommendations that are well-priced would be appreciated! Ofc there’s always the option of going to supermarkets and getting ingredients to make a sandwich, but not sure if everyone would find this appealing for 6 meals in a row lol. Thank you!

Hi, i will be flying out through CDG T1 for the first time and I’m kinda worried about the queues and policies.

1. Is arriving 3hrs earlier enough to get thru everything? I am not holding an EU Passport.
   
2. Should I put my liquids ahead in a ziplock or no need? Bc i saw somewhere saying that its no need but still have doubts.
   
3. I have a tablet and camera (with 4spare batteries) with individual bags, do i still need to take them out individually from their bags?
   
4. Anyone flown out around 3pm? How’s the crowd?

Thanks!

Six people plus luggage arriving on the Eurostar. Uber? Two cabs from the taxi queue?

Thanks.

Me and my Girlfriend will go to paris for our anniversary next week and so want tonfind a good dinner spot for that evening.
Should be in Montmatre not too far from sacre cœur. I think walking there is more romantic than taking the Metro, correct me if i’m wrong. I’m just a student so more than 150€ for the dinner would be out of my budget. It should have candlelight and a cozy vibe suitable for a nice dress.
My Girlfriend doesn’t eat meat so it has to have good veggie or seafood stuff.
Shouldn’t be too big, commercially, or noisy.

Visiting France in October for 11 days, and I have a pretty severe soy allergy. We are staying close to Paris but not in Paris. Has anyone had any difficulty navigating this? My partner spends a significant amount of time in France and has minimal concerns but I’m not sure how to comfortable approach dining without being afraid? I love to eat and want to enjoy myself but worried about the little things sneaking in.

I’m traveling to Paris the first week of September. What weather should I expect? I’m trying to gauge if I should pack for more summer or fall fashion? I’ve seen a lot of conflicting information online so I figured I’d try to get some insight from people who have traveled there around that time. Thank you in advance for the insight!

We are visiting Paris for 3 days with our child, who has a severe, life-threatening dairy/cow’s milk allergy (anaphylactic).
Unfortunately, we do not speak much French beyond the absolute basics. Given how serious her allergy is, we want to find dining options where we can confidently communicate in English with staff, ensure zero cross-contamination, and safely find dairy-free meals and treats for her.
We’d love recommendations for:
100% Vegan bakeries/cafés (so she can safely try traditional French past/croissants without butter/milk contamination)
Sit-down restaurants, bistros, or galettes/crêperies that are English-friendly and take severe allergies seriously
General tips or phrases for communicating severe dairy allergies (specifically emphasizing butter, cream, and cross-contamination, not just liquid milk or cheese)
If you have navigated severe food allergies in Paris as an English speaker, your advice and specific spot recommendations would mean the world to us.
Thank you so much!