Preparing a trip to Paris can be a mammoth job – Paris has insanely many sights and museums, many interesting activities and so many nice quarters and corners, that it’s can feel tough to gain an overview!
But it doesn’t have to be that tough really 🙂 Traveling to Paris is an amazing experience and even if you won’t check off each and every item on your list, you will definitely have a great time.
To help you plan your trip, I assembled quite some information about what you can do in Paris and how you can make the very most out of your trip.
The Paris Classics
Visiting the Eiffel Tower and enjoying a Seine River Cruise are belonging definitely on every bucket list, but there is more!
Check our Paris Bucket List AND the our popular list of top things to do and what you could do instead list!
If you have little time to prepare your trip, have a look at our 4 days Paris itinerary and be sure not to miss anything! .. and if you are in Paris only for one day, I’ve got you covered as well: How to see Paris in 1 day!
For the budget traveler: there are many sights and activities in Paris for free! For example a huge range of interesting museums are admission free!
Hidden gems and unusual things to do in Paris
If you have been already to Paris or you have enough time to discover also some hidden gems, the following posts are exactly what you’re looking for!
- 80+ unusual things in Paris – our most read article!
- the off the beaten tracks neighbourhood guides – Belleville, Batignolles, and Montmartre
- rather unknown: the flea market at Porte de Vanves
- or set out for a walk on rails at the Petite Ceinture or on the Parisian highline, the Coulée Verte!
Day trips from Paris
If you have enough time in Paris for exploring more, check out the 10 best day trips from Paris or read the extensive guide on the following day trip destinations:
And if you are traveling to Paris with Kids and Teenagers those are for you!
Blog Posts
Vegan and vegetarian Paris – Where to eat out?
Updated January 2021 When I wrote this article back in early 2018, vegetarian restaurants in Paris were a rare find. Vegan options were basically nonexistent and plant-based food options in regular restaurants limited to french fries and green salads. Good news: things have changed,…
The Ultimate “Emily in Paris” – Paris Guide!
To be honest, I wasn’t too interested in watching “Emily in Paris” in the first place. Influenced by French reviews that declared the new Netflix show as being ridiculous, and obviously called out the number of clichés and the general lack of authenticity, I…
Paris in Autumn 2020 – everything you need to know for your fall trip to Paris
If you are wondering if Paris in autumn is worth the trip… I can just say YES, YES, and YES. Good reasons to visit Paris in the fall Content of this post Good reasons to visit Paris in the fallCovid-19: Book your tickets in…
75 gift ideas for Paris Lovers!
Updated November 2020 “There are only two places in the world where we can live happy: at home and in Paris.” Ernest Hemingway We all have this one friend. The one that is all about Paris, that will correct your poor attempt to pronounce…
