Paris Travel Guide (2026)
The capital of art and romance, unfolding along the Seine. Iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame are scattered across the city, which is captivating enough just for its cafés and strolls through its lanes.
- Recommended stay
- 4–5 days recommended
- Budget feel
- About USD 900–1,500 per person (excl. flights, 3-star hotels & local meals)
💰 As of 2026, a 5-night Paris trip for two costs about $2,680–$6,130 in total — $1,340–$3,065 per person. See full cost breakdown →
Food & dining
The heart of bistro and café culture. Famous for croissants and baguettes, escargot, steak-frites and desserts like macarons. Daily life revolves around neighborhood bakeries and sidewalk cafés.
Getting around
Connected to the city by RER trains and airport buses from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY). The dense Métro (subway) network makes getting around easy.
Highlights
Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur, Musée d'Orsay.
Places to visit
Croissant — Paris's best boulangeries
Flaky, buttery croissants from a city that crowns a best-boulangerie every year.
Macarons — Ladurée vs. Pierre Hermé
Paris's two great macaron houses: classic Ladurée and innovator Pierre Hermé.
Montparnasse Tower observation deck
A 210m, 59-floor tower whose deck frames the Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur and Arc de Triomphe at once.
Seine dinner cruise
A three-course dinner cruise past the Eiffel Tower, Orsay and Notre-Dame.
Saint-Ouen Flea Market
Seven hectares, 1,700+ vendors — the world's largest antiques market at the end of Métro line 4.
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