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Paris, France
The classic city break, and a genuinely easy meeting point between most of Europe and North America.
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Paris pairs an enormous, walkable historic core with one of the world's densest museum and food scenes. It's compact enough to cover the highlights on foot over a long weekend, and well connected enough by rail and air to work as a meeting point for travelers coming from very different directions.
Best time to visit
Late spring (April–June) and early autumn (September–October) bring mild weather and thinner crowds than peak summer.
Top attractions
- •The Louvre and Musée d'Orsay for art, on opposite banks of the Seine
- •The Eiffel Tower and the Trocadéro gardens across the river for the classic view
- •Notre-Dame and the Île de la Cité, the historic heart of the city
- •Montmartre's hilltop streets and Sacré-Cœur
- •The Marais neighborhood for shopping, galleries, and food
Practical tips
- •The RER B train connects Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) directly to central Paris in under an hour.
- •Many major museums are closed one day a week (often Monday or Tuesday) — check before planning around one.
- •A multi-day transit pass is usually cheaper than single tickets if you're covering the city on foot and metro.
Frequently asked questions
What airport serves Paris?
Paris's main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
When is the best time to visit Paris?
Late spring (April–June) and early autumn (September–October) bring mild weather and thinner crowds than peak summer.
Is Paris a good place to meet someone flying from a different city?
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