Paris is just as easy to explore on a short break as it is over several days. Whether it’s your first visit, a romantic weekend, a family holiday or a trip with friends, a bit of planning will ensure you make the most of the capital. Choosing accommodation, booking museums and monuments, activities, guided tours, current events, transport or even top tips: Paris je t’aime is here to help you before you arrive and throughout your stay.
Before you set off, start by deciding on the length of your trip and the experiences you’d like to prioritise. Three days, for example, will allow you to discover the must-see attractions whilst also spending time exploring a few neighbourhoods and activities. For a weekend, it’s best to select a few attractions and group them by area to minimise travel time.
Choosing the right neighbourhood to stay in is also important. For your first visit, opt for accommodation that’s well served by public transport and located close to the places you want to visit. Le Marais, the Quartier Latin, Saint-Germain-des-Prés or even the area around the Louvre make it easy to explore Paris. For a quieter stay or a tighter budget, other neighbourhoods also offer good links to the city centre.
You can also choose your accommodation based on the type of trip: a family holiday, a romantic getaway, a business trip or a holiday dedicated to cultural exploration. Paris boasts a wide variety of hotels and accommodation options to meet these different needs.
Finally, when planning your itinerary, do remember to check the events and exhibitions scheduled for your travel dates. Concerts, shows, festivals, exhibitions or sporting events can easily become one of the highlights of a stay in Paris.
Would you like to organise a bespoke trip, book an activity or receive personalised advice? The local travel agencies and professional partners of Paris je t’aime can help you plan your trip.
What are the opening hours of the Arc de Triomphe, where Notre-Dame de Paris? The official Paris je t’aime Conciergerie is here to answer your tourist enquiries before and during your stay. It can provide information on tours, activities, getting around and useful services to help you explore Paris. It’s a handy point of contact if you need information or personalised advice, whether before you set off or once you’ve arrived in Paris.
For a personalised stay, Paris je t’aime’s partner travel agencies offer a range of services: creating itineraries, tours, excursions, experiences, personalised services and organising trips for individuals and groups.
Some specialise in leisure travel, whilst others focus on business tourism, guided tours or bespoke experiences.
Discover the list of Paris je t’aime’s partner agencies and concierge services and find the professional best suited to your travel plans.
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To help you plan your stay, Paris je t’aime offers a range of booking services. This means you can organise part of your trip in advance and tailor your itinerary to suit your preferences.
Whether it’s a hotel, accommodation to suit your budget or a place in a specific neighbourhood: choose your accommodation based on the length of your stay, your preferences and your plans.
The Paris je t’aime hotel booking platform allows you to search for and book your accommodation in Paris.
Museums, monuments, river cruises, tours, shows or leisure activities: certain experiences are particularly popular with visitors and may require advance booking.
The official Paris je t’aime ticket office brings together a selection of activities and tours that can be booked online: must-see monuments, museums, cruises on the Seine, excursions, guided tours, family activities and even unique experiences.
Booking before you arrive makes it easier to plan your itinerary and allows you to spend your time in Paris exploring the city.
A guided tour is a great way to discover Paris in a different light. Accompanied by a guide, you can explore a neighbourhood, learn about the history of a monument, follow a themed itinerary or discover lesser-known spots.
Walking tours, cultural tours, panoramic tours, excursions or river cruises: check out our suggestions for tours and excursions and cruises in Paris to find an experience to suit your stay.
You can book certain tours and experiences directly via our official ticketing service.
Paris’s cultural programme changes throughout the year. Before your stay, check out the exhibitions, shows, festivals and other events scheduled for your travel dates.
Our selection of current events in Paris helps you spot the cultural highlights and outings not to be missed. For exhibitions that require booking, you’ll also find a selection on our ticketing page.
You can therefore plan your itinerary around a few major museums or monuments, then add a temporary exhibition, a show or an activity to suit your tastes.
Booking agencies act as preferred intermediaries with venues in Paris. They enable you to book tickets for the opera, the theatre, ballet, concerts and cabarets, as well as certain exhibitions and sporting events.
Still not sure what to do in Paris? Let our suggestions guide you.
For a short break, check out our suggestions for exploring Paris in 1, 2 or 3 days, with ideas for monuments, museums, neighbourhoods and walks. For a weekend, you can also tailor your itinerary to your interests: culture, food, shopping, architecture or exploring the neighbourhoods.
Paris is also ideal for themed breaks: a romantic getaway, a family holiday, a trip with friends, a cultural break or exploring Paris on foot. And if you’d like to extend your trip beyond the capital, there are plenty of excursions to help you discover the areas around Paris.
If Disneyland® Paris is on your itinerary, do remember to plan this day in advance and book your tickets before you set off.
Your preparations don’t stop when you arrive. Paris je t’aime also supports you throughout your stay via its app, concierge service and information points.
The Paris je t’aime app is designed to make exploring Paris easier. It uses your location to show you places nearby that match your interests: museums, monuments, restaurants, shops, nightlife spots and handy services.
A wide range of filters allow you to refine your search and create a map tailored to your plans. The app also offers useful information for your stay, an events calendar and content to help you find new ideas for things to do. You can also book certain activities directly through the app.
Useful both before you set off and during your stay, it helps you find your way around, discover Paris and find activities nearby.
A Paris je t’aime Handicap version also allows you to search for establishments and venues based on various accessibility criteria.
Any questions during your stay? The official Paris je t’aime Concierge Service is on hand to provide information and guidance.
Need advice on a visit, tourist information or help organising an outing? You can contact our advisers!
Would you prefer to get advice directly on the spot? Paris je t’aime has a network of tourist information points where advisers can help you with your enquiries.
In particular, you can get information on getting around and tips on visiting Paris to help you find your way around.
Public transport, getting around on foot or by bike, practical information, useful apps, accessible services: be sure to check out our practical guides before and during your trip.
The transport network makes it easy to reach the different neighbourhoods of Paris and to combine the metro, RER, bus, tram, cycle or walking, depending on your route. To plan your journeys, also check out our advice on transport in Paris.
