France

Paris

Paris is the capital and largest city of France, with an estimated city population of 2.04 million in an area of 105.4 km2 (40.7 sq mi), as of January 2026, and a metropolitan population of 13.3 million (2023). Located on the Seine in the centre of the Île-de-France region, it is the largest metropolitan area and fourth-most populous city in the European Union (EU). Paris is nicknamed the "City of Light" mainly due to its leading role in the Age of Enlightenment. Administratively, Paris is divided into twenty arrondissements (districts), each with their own cultural identity.

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Must-see in Paris

The most notable places, ranked by how widely they are documented on Wikipedia.

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Eiffel Tower

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More places in Paris

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Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne - Centre Sorbonne

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Garden of the Plants

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Musée Grévin

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Église Saint-Sulpice

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Catacombs of Paris

culture · Tu-Su 09:45-20:30Details & map

Montparnasse Tower

landmark · Mo-Su 09:30-23:30Details & map

Le Bataclan

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Saint-Jacques Tower

landmark · May 15-Nov 15: We-Su 10:00-18:00Details & map

Conciergerie

culture · Mo-Su 09:30-18:00Details & map

Moulin Rouge

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Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie

culture · Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-19:00Details & map

Quai Branly Museum

culture · Tu-We, Fr-Su 10:30-19:00; Th 10:30-22:00Details & map

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Plan your days in Paris

Your Paris day plan

Grouped by neighbourhood, lunch included. Built from places we verified recently.

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Climate in Paris

Best time to visit: May–Jul, Sep

Average temperature

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6°

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9°

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12°

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15°

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19°

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21°

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21°

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17°

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Flights to Paris

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Day trips and nearby cities from Paris

Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Paris; times are rough estimates by road.

From Paris you can reach Orleans (111 km), Rouen (112 km), Amiens (116 km), Reims (131 km) and Le Havre (178 km) in about 1 h 45 min to 2 h 45 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.

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Questions about Paris

The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 9°C in November.

Among the most notable places are Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysées, Père Lachaise Cemetery, Ruins of Bastille, Pantheon. Browse photos and opening hours for more on this page.

You can fly into Beauvais-Tillé airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Paris-Orly Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.

Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.

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