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Paris

The Louvre, the Seine and Montmartre in a city we know well from our coach tours. Fly in for a short break, or ask us about travelling with a group.

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About Paris

In short

  • Eiffel Tower
  • The Louvre
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Montmartre
  • A Seine river cruise

At a glance

Country
France
Region
Europe
Local time
GMT+1
Time difference
1 hour ahead of London
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
French
Main airports
  • CDGCharles de Gaulle International Airport
  • ORYParis-Orly Airport
Flight time
About 1.5 hoursFrom London
Best time to visit
April to June and September to October
Deals
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We know Paris well. Our coach tours have taken groups to the Eiffel Tower and Disneyland Paris, and many travellers come back to see more of the city on a short break.

The classic sights

The banks of the Seine are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an hour on a river boat passes many of the best known sights, from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre. The Musée d'Orsay has a major collection of Impressionist paintings. Up in Montmartre there is an artists' square and a view over the rooftops. Notre Dame reopened in December 2024 after its restoration following the fire of 2019.

Beyond the centre

Disneyland Paris is about 40 minutes east by train, and the Palace of Versailles is an easy half day.

Our Paris holidays

Stay three nights at Le Meurice, opposite the Tuileries Garden, with direct flights from Heathrow. British Airways and Air France fly London to Paris in about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Before you go

Entry and visas

Entry rules depend on your passport and the purpose of your trip, and they can change, so check the official sources below before you book. France uses the EU's Entry/Exit System for short stay visitors who are not EU nationals. The EU's official Travel to Europe site explains it, along with the ETIAS travel authorisation.

Health

Read TravelHealthPro's France page and book a travel health appointment well before your trip if you have any health questions. Summer days can be warm, so carry water and use sun protection when you spend long hours outdoors. Travel insurance that covers medical care is sensible.

Money

The currency is the euro (EUR). Carry some cash for small purchases and markets, tell your bank before you travel, and check what your card charges for payments abroad.

General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.

Checked on 14 October 2026

When to go

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Mild and fairly sunny days are most likely in May, June and September. July and August are the warmest months; November to February are cool, with little sunshine. It rains in every month, so a light waterproof is sensible.

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    Paris: three nights at Le Meurice

    From London Heathrow Airport · Three nights at Le Meurice, between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde, with direct flights from Heathrow. Paris at its most central, planned by the team behind our Paris coach tours.

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What currency is used in Paris?

The euro (EUR). Keep some cash for small purchases, tell your bank you are travelling and check what your card charges for payments abroad.

Checked on 23 October 2026

Do I need a visa to visit Paris?

That depends on your passport and why you are travelling. Rules change, so check the official entry requirements for France before you book. If you are not an EU national, the EU's official Travel to Europe site explains the Entry/Exit System and the ETIAS travel authorisation.

Checked on 23 October 2026

What is the easiest way to get around Paris?

Usually the Métro. The RER suburban rail network was built to complement it and reaches further out, including to Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Checked on 23 October 2026

Which airports serve Paris?

Two main airports: Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), about 23 km northeast of the centre, and Paris Orly (ORY), about 13 km south. Both have rail links into the city, the RER B from Charles de Gaulle and Métro line 14 from Orly.

Checked on 23 October 2026

When is the best time to visit Paris?

May, June and September usually bring mild, fairly sunny days. July and August are the warmest months, and November to February are cool with little sunshine. Rain is possible at any time of year.

Checked on 23 October 2026