When traveling abroad, there are always many questions around all those little things that can create a certain insecurity – how do I get to my hotel? Where do I buy a Metro ticket? Which shoes should I pack? Do I need a converter for my devices?
This category on Salut from Paris covers everything that will assure you a smooth trip to Paris. The key is to know about the tweaks beforehand and to gather info before you go!
Public Transportation
Most travellers are having difficulties figuring out the Parisian public transport system and honestly, it’s not easy! Especially if you also have to figure out which ticket you need to buy and what is the most beneficial ticket option for your stay! Check the following guides and learn everything you need to know!
- How to get from CDG Airport to Paris? THE complete guide
- Ultimate guide to Paris’ Transportation System
Packing Guides
Packing for Paris can be tricky – the season might be a completely different one than at home and the fact that Paris is the world’s fashion capital is adding an extra layer of pressure. And this is without talking about potential converters or visas!
Check out the following packing guides to know more about what you need to bring to Paris!
- Best walking shoes for Paris
- What to wear in Paris? – Packing guide
- Paris essentials – don’t travel to Paris without these items!
Know before you go!
If all this is a bit too overwhelming – I get it! – I suggest you read the following 2 posts and you are good to go! These are the essentials everyone should know before traveling to Paris and not much can go wrong anymore!
- 15 mistakes you should not make when visiting Paris
- Everything you need to know before traveling to Paris for the first time
Blog Posts
How to use the Parisian Metro in 2021!
Last updated on 19th of September 2021 by Lena Very common questions in my Paris travel group (join here, it’s free!) are about how to get around in Paris, but also about what is the best Paris Metro pass or travel card for…
Paris by bike – How to rent a bike in Paris in 2021!
Last updated on 21st September 2021 by Lena Who would have thought that renting a bike in Paris would ever be a good idea? The days when cycling in Paris was mainly something for the brave, the drunk, or for bicycle couriers are…
15 Mistakes Tourists Make While Visiting Paris
Last updated on 21 September 2021 by Lena Even though visiting Paris for the first time is fairly easy, there are a few Paris mistakes you easily can make – rookie mistakes that either cost you money, time, or comfort. But I am…
Scams in Paris! How to avoid the most common cons
Last updated on 21st September 2021 by Lena If you are traveling to Paris soon, read this post and know how to avoid the most common scams in Paris! Know better! Know how not to get scammed as a tourist. Whenever you are…
How to learn French – 23 tips to progress
Whether you’ve fallen in love with the French language or you are preparing a trip to Paris: It’s proven that learning French is one of the easiest languages to learn for English speakers! Isn’t it fantastic news and very motivating? However, a bit of…
Best walking shoes for Paris 2021
Last updated on 16th September 2021 by Lena A city trip to Paris means inevitably that you’ll be on your feet all day long, and there is no bigger showstopper than uncomfortable shoes. But the question of what are the best walking shoes…
Don’t travel to Paris without these essentials in 2021!
Last updated on 28 June 2021 by Lena You probably read our style guide on what to pack for Paris and are ready now to submerge into your Parisian life. But there are a few more items that absolutely need to be in…
5 ways to get from Charles de Gaulle airport to Paris – THE complete guide!
Last updated on 20th September 2021 by Lena Salut! You are flying to Paris, isn’t that exciting?! And now you are wondering how you’re getting from Charles de Gaulle airport to Paris, right? I know that transportation in Paris can be a bit…
Everything you need to know before traveling to Paris for the first time
If you are reading this, you are probably planning a trip that brings you for the first time to Paris! Isn’t that exciting? Paris is stunning, especially if it’s your first to Paris .. I remember spending my very first Parisian night at the…
What to wear in Paris 2020? Pack for a trip in style!
Updated August 2020 You booked your epic trip, you know what to do in Paris – and what not to do, and are now wondering what to wear in Paris? I know!! It can be so difficult to pick the right outfits for an…
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