Paris
Everything you need for your Paris trip: where to stay, landmarks, weather, currency, and a ready-to-follow daily plan.
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Power plug
Type Type E
Coming from Saudi Arabia: Needs a shape adapter (from Saudi type G to Type E)
France's official standard (230V) — Type E sockets also accept standard Type C (ungrounded) plugs.
Type Type C
Coming from Saudi Arabia: Needs a shape adapter (from Saudi type G to Type C)
Most modern chargers (phone/laptop) automatically support 220-240V — check the label on the back of the charger before use.
Airports & getting there
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris's main international airport, about 25km northeast of central Paris; directly connected by the RER B line.
RER B train direct to central Paris stations (Gare du Nord, Châtelet-Les Halles, Denfert-Rochereau) — about 30-35 minutes, with a recent unified flat-fare airport ticket
Official flat-fare taxi (higher fare to the Left Bank) — the fastest door-to-door option but the most expensive, still subject to traffic despite the fixed price
Express bus 9517 to the Saint-Denis Pleyel hub (direct connection to Metro Line 14) — a newer alternative after the Roissybus service was permanently discontinued in March 2026
Uber/Bolt apps — price varies with traffic and time of day
Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris's second-largest airport, about 13km south of central Paris; geographically closer but with more varied and changing access options.
Metro Line 14 extension directly from the airport — the fastest option to central Paris and the Right Bank (Châtelet), with a unified flat fare
Automated Orlyval shuttle to Antony station, then the RER B — a practical alternative for Left Bank destinations
Tramway T7 to Villejuif-Louis Aragon (the terminus of Metro Line 7) — the cheapest option, but a much longer ride with a line change
Official taxi — usually cheaper than from Charles de Gaulle given the shorter distance, fare varies with traffic
Transit & the transit card
Unified metro/RER ticketA unified ticketing system across the metro, RER, and buses within Paris; a Navigo pass (weekly or daily) is worth it for stays of more than two or three days.
Paris MétroA very dense network of 16 lines covering nearly all of central Paris; stations are close together, but many older stations have stairs only and no elevators.
RER (regional express train)Faster for longer distances within Paris and for airport access; lines B and C are the most used by visitors.
Buses (RATP)An extensive network useful for destinations the metro doesn't reach directly, with better city views than the underground.
TramwayLines around the edge of the city, mainly useful for reaching some nearby suburbs and Orly Airport.
WalkingCentral Paris (roughly the 1st-8th arrondissements) is relatively compact, and walking along the Seine between major landmarks is often practical and enjoyable.
Connectivity & eSIM
⚠ Important notice
No known restrictions on internet voice/video calls in France; this is general information, unlike the restrictions common in some Gulf countries.
Orange / SFR / Bouygues Telecom / Free Mobile (tourist SIMs)
Practical recommendation
Cheapest for a short tripA basic tourist SIM from any local provider for a few days
Best for heavy dataA large monthly plan instead of relying on an unverified 'Unlimited' label
Best for a family (hotspot)Needs individual confirmation from each provider at purchase time
Activate before travelAn eSIM before travel is a convenient option from most international providers
Recommendation by trip length
3-5 daysA small fixed plan (3-5GB)
7 daysA medium plan (10GB)
10-14 daysA larger plan (15-20GB)
More than two weeksA local monthly SIM instead of a short-term tourist eSIM
Paris weather month by month, and the best time to travel
January
High/Low7.6° / 1.7°
Rainy days10
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
February
High/Low8.8° / 1.6°
Rainy days9
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
March
High/Low12.8° / 3.8°
Rainy days10
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
April
High/Low16.6° / 6.0°
Rainy days9
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
May
High/Low20.3° / 9.6°
Rainy days10
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
June
High/Low23.7° / 12.8°
Rainy days9
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsHigh
Seasonal price levelHigh
July
High/Low26.3° / 14.7°
Rainy days8
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsHigh
Seasonal price levelHigh
August
High/Low26.1° / 14.4°
Rainy days7
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsHigh
Seasonal price levelHigh
September
High/Low21.8° / 11.2°
Rainy days8
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
October
High/Low16.7° / 8.2°
Rainy days9
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
November
High/Low11.2° / 4.6°
Rainy days10
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
December
High/Low8.1° / 2.2°
Rainy days11
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
Best months
For familiesMay, June, and September — good weather with somewhat lower crowds and prices than peak July-August
For budgetOutside June-August (peak season) — noticeably lower hotel prices and demand
For the mildest weatherMay, June, and September — a good balance between weather, crowds, and price
Approximate daily budget
BudgetAbout $85-125/day per person — hostel/budget hotel, bakery breakfast plus casual market/restaurant meals, public transit, free or discounted museum access at times
Mid-rangeAbout $170-260/day per person — 3-4 star hotel, mid-range bistro dining, public transit with occasional taxis, paid museum tickets
LuxuryStarting around $400+/day per person — Palace-tier hotels, upscale or Michelin-starred dining, private car
Where to stay
Hôtel-de-Ville / Île Saint-Louis — price 5/5 · families 4/5Details ›
Saint-Germain-des-Prés — price 5/5 · families 4/5Details ›
Invalides / Eiffel Tower — price 5/5 · families 5/5Details ›
Gare du Nord area — price 2/5 · families 2/5Details ›
Passy / Trocadéro — price 4/5 · families 5/5Details ›
Montmartre — price 3/5 · families 3/5Details ›
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Hotels in Paris by area and budget
Hôtel-de-Ville / Île Saint-Louis
Hôtel Caron de Beaumarchais — 3★Mid-range ›
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Relais Christine — 5★Luxury ›
Invalides / Eiffel Tower
Cler Hotel — 3★Mid-range ›
Le Narcisse Blanc — 5★Luxury ›
Passy / Trocadéro
Best Western Au Trocadéro — 3★Mid-range ›
Montmartre
Hotel Elysee Montmartre — 4★High ›
8th arrondissement (Élysée)
Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel — 5★Ultra-luxury ›