This perennial champ, having had its thunder taken by cities like London and Tokyo, now is back with a vengeance with a crop of pilgrimage-worthy restaurants, top-to-bottom overhauls of the world's most iconic hotels, and the elevation of the concept store. And you still can't turn a corner without running into a Rodin.
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Plan Your Paris Trip
10 Best Things to Do in Paris (And What Not to Do)
Without some insider intel, it can be easy to make a misstep.
By Christina Henry de Tessan and Lindsey Tramuta
The 25 Most Beautiful Places in Paris
With gilded history reflected across so many arrondissements in Paris, here are 29 places that are among the most beautiful in the city.
By Caitlin Morton
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A Local’s Guide to Paris, France
Chef Mory Sacko on the most exciting places to eat in the city right now.
By Julia Webster Ayuso
My Favorite Airbnb Experience: The Thrill of Seeing Paris on a Motorcycle
Weaving through the streets of Paris on a stranger’s motorcycle was thrilling, something out of a movie.
By Iona Brannon
From Paris to the Côte d’Azur, Immigrant Women Are Leading France's Creative Scene
France’s latest wave of ingenuity is transforming historically rigid industries, from food and fashion to art and design.
By Michaela Trimble
Best Places to Stay in Paris
- The 51 Best Hotels in ParisWhether you’re in the City of Light for business, or the City of Love for pleasure, there’s a hotel to suit your style.By Lindsey Tramuta and Sandra Ramani
- 28 Best Luxury Hotels in ParisLuxe suites, top-notch dining, and five-star service abound.By Lindsey Tramuta and Sandra Ramani
- The Best Airbnbs in ParisPlus, family-friendly spaces, Eiffel Tower views, and Olympic Stadium–adjacent stays in the City of Love.By Paris Wilson and Meredith Carey
- 11 Family-Friendly Paris Hotels That Set a New Bar for Kid-Focused AmenitiesTraveling with children in tow? These are the Parisian hotels ready to cater to every situation.By Luciana Bellini
Editor Hotel Recommendations
- Hôtel Le Grand Mazarin$$$ | France, Paris, 17 Rue de la VerrerieRead full reviewA Wes Anderson meets Alice in Wonderland literary-salon vibe
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Powered By: Booking.com - Disneyland Hotel Paris$$$ | France, Chessy, Disneyland Paris, Rue de la MarnièreRead full reviewEvery inch of the property was redesigned to incorporate immersive storytelling elements focused on Disney royalty.Powered By: Expedia
- SO/ Paris$$$ | France, Paris, 10 Rue Agrippa d'AubignéRead full reviewJaw-dropping views of the city, funky design, and an under-the-radar neighborhood set away from the crowdsPowered By: Expedia
- Kimpton St Honoré$$ | France, Paris, 27 - 29 Bd des CapucinesRead full reviewThe first Kimpton property in France attracts onlookers with its preserved Belle Epoque façade—and what's inside draws a crowd, too.Powered By: Expedia
- Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel$$$ | France, Paris, 10 Pl. de la ConcordeRead full reviewOne of Paris’s best-loved palace hotels has been utterly transformed, and its sass and zing have pulses racing.
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Powered By: Expedia - Cheval Blanc Paris$$$ | France, Paris, 8 Quai du LouvreRead full reviewEnter into luxury within an iconic Parisian setting.
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Powered By: Expedia - Hôtel Lancaster$$$ | France, Paris, 7 Rue de BerriRead full reviewFeel at home in one of Paris's chicest districts, thanks to this former mansion's refined service and civilized style.
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Powered By: Expedia - Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Dorchester Collection$$$ | France, Paris, 25 Av. MontaigneRead full reviewLive the glam life in a hotel awash in Paris's fashionable history—and, with the help of the fashion editors who stay here, it's fashionable present-tense.
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Powered By: Skylark - Maison Souquet$$ | France, Paris, 10 Rue de BruxellesRead full reviewThe City of Light just got a little naughtier - if these rooms don't inspired a sexy lost weekend, nothing will.Powered By: Expedia
- Chouchou Hôtel$$ | France, Paris, 1 Rue du HelderRead full reviewFor your choice of fun in the 9th arrondissement.Powered By: Expedia
- Hôtel Particulier Montmartre$$ | France, Paris, 23 Av. Junot Pavillon DRead full reviewYou'll feel like a member of an elite country house weekend party—and gain entrée to one of Paris's best-kept secrets—at this true original.Powered By: Expedia
- Hotel Rochechouart$ | France, Paris, 55 Blvd Marguerite de RochechouartRead full reviewThe carefree spirit of the roaring twenties lives on in this affordable and eminently fun Art Deco relic.
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Powered By: Expedia - Ritz Paris$$$ | France, Paris, 15 Place VendômeRead full reviewAs long as you're prepared for the sticker shock, this Place Vendôme palace is a must-stay for history buffs and hotel junkies.
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Powered By: Expedia - Hôtel Madame Rêve$$$ | France, Paris, 48 Rue du LouvreRead full reviewWhat opened as a bit of a whisper is now the ultimate Paris retreat to see and be seen—and slink away unnoticed.
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Powered By: Expedia - Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal$$ | France, Paris, 4 Rue de ValoisRead full reviewMore like a series of private apartments, this understated luxury hotel is the only with direct views over the Palais Royal Gardens.
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The Best Things to Do in Paris
- 32 Best Things to Do in ParisParis has so much, it can be hard to plan an itinerary. Here's our list of what you simply can't miss.By Julia Eskins and Melissa Liebling-Goldberg
- 15 Best Things to Do in Paris With KidsDinner boats, dragon slides, amusement parks: you'd think this city was built for little ones.By Daisy de Plume
- 12 Best Museums & Galleries in ParisFrom the Centre Pompidou to the Palais de Tokyo (and yes, of course, the Louvre), these are the French capital’s must-do museums.By Lindsey Tramuta and Melissa Liebling-Goldberg
- 19 Best Paris Walking ToursHit the pavement to experience these notable walks.By Melissa Liebling-Goldberg
- 5 Best Day Trips from ParisA guide to charming getaways near the City of Lights.By Caitlin Gunther and Lindsey Tramuta
Editor Recommendations
- Hôtel de la MarineFrance, Paris, 2 Place de la ConcordeRead full reviewThe former royal Garde Meuble—the depository for the King’s furniture collections, crown jewels, tapestries, and decorative arts.Powered By: Hotel de la Marine
- The Bourse de Commerce-Pinault CollectionFrance, Paris, 2 Rue de ViarmesRead full reviewThe home of the Pinault Collection is a striking domed building, painstakingly restored over the course of a decade.Powered By: Expedia
- La Galerie DiorFrance, Paris, 11 Rue François 1er
- Crazy Horse ParisFrance, Paris, 12 Av. George V
- Bibliothèque Nationale de France - RichelieuFrance, Paris, 58 Rue de Richelieu
- Musée de la Chasse et de la NatureFrance, Paris, 62 rue des ArchivesRead full reviewIt doesn't often make the top ten list for travelers, but it should.
- Fondation Cartier pour l'Art ContemporainFrance, Paris, 261 Bd RaspailRead full reviewThe average Paris visitor may overlook it, but the initiated in contemporary art won’t come to Paris without stopping here.
- Musée des Arts DécoratifsFrance, Paris, 107 Rue de RivoliRead full reviewThe home to one of the world’s largest collections of decorative arts, design, and fashion has to be this grand.
- National Museum of Natural HistoryFrance, Paris, 57 Rue CuvierRead full reviewPart curio cabinet, part institution of higher learning, the museum has exhibitions that inspire awe in visitors of all ages.
- Père Lachaise CemeteryFrance, Paris, 16 Rue du ReposRead full reviewVisitors flock to the A-list graves here, with Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, and Jim Morrison among the most-visited.
- Eiffel TowerFrance, Paris, Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole FranceRead full reviewIt's one of the most beloved and recognizable landmarks in the city, and it provides an orientation point for Paris.
- Musée Yves Saint Laurent ParisFrance, Paris, 5 Avenue MarceauRead full reviewAn inconspicuous location on a quiet street in the 16th arrondissement means visitors arrive here with the clear intention to take a deep dive into the world of YSL.
- Barbizon and the Auberge GanneFrance, Barbizon, 92 Grande RueRead full reviewVillage filled with art history.
- Parc de la VilletteRead full reviewIf you can spare an afternoon, check out this pleasantly untouristed park up in the 19th arrondissement, which also houses the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, the largest science museum in Europe.
Retracing Julia Child’s Footsteps Through Paris, 75 Years Later
A food writer shares what it was like to eat, cook, and shop in Paris as Julia Child knew and loved it.
By Layla Khoury-Hanold
The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Paris
- 29 Best Restaurants in ParisHow to decide where (and what) to eat in one of the world's most happening culinary hot spots.By Lindsey Tramuta and Sara Lieberman
- 25 Best Bars in ParisThe City of Light has no shortage of places where you can find a proper pour.By Sara Lieberman
- 20 Best Pâtisseries in ParisA few of our favorites to kick-start your sweet, sweet adventures.By Lindsey Tramuta
- 22 Best Cafés and Coffee Shops in ParisNo surprise, the city is a specialty coffee capital.By Lindsey Tramuta
- 20 Best Food Tours in ParisWhere to sample the city's moveable feast, from food emporiums to wine caves under the Louvre.By Lindsey Tramuta and Catherine Down
Editor Restaurant and Bar Recommendations
- Le Bon Georges$$ | France, Paris, 45 Rue Saint-Georges
- Pavyllon$$ | France, Paris, 8 Av. Dutuit
- L'Arpège$$$ | France, Paris, 84 Rue de Varenne
- Plénitude$$ | France, Paris, La Samaritaine, 8 Quai du Louvre
- yam'Tcha$$ | France, Paris, 121 Rue Saint-Honoré
- Café Maxime Frédéric at Louis VuittonFrance, Paris, 26 quai de la Mégisserie
- Datil$$$ | France, Paris, 13 Rue des GravilliersThe sought-after chef Manon Fleury's first restaurant delivers.
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- Espadon$$$ | France, Paris, 15 Place VendômeThe longtime fine-dining institution within the Ritz—Place Vendôme's grandest hotel
- Alluma$$ | France, Paris, 151 Rue Saint-MaurThis elegant neo-bistro has found its crowd with a vibrant ode to Levantine flabors—on and off the plate.
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- Le Doyenné$$$ | France, Saint-Vrain, 5 Rue Saint-AntoineWhere more than 100 varieties of heirloom fruits, vegetables, and herbs make their way from the onsite garden into the vibrant cooking.
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- Shakespeare and Company Café$ | France, Paris, 37 rue de la BûcherieThe café component of iconic bookshop Shakespeare and Company is a compact, modern contrast to the store's wonderfully worn aesthetic.
- Coutume Cafe$$ | Paris, Paris, 47 Rue de BabyloneAmong the first upscale coffee shops in Paris, Coutume caught the wave of industrial-chic café design and near-scientific approach to coffee roasting and brewing.
- Boot Café$ | France, Paris, 19 Rue du Pont aux ChouxSet in a former cobbler's workshop, this pint-sized coffee wonderland is never loud nor rowdy. In fact, it only seats eight people, so more often than not, there's a line snaking around the shopfront for to-go cups.
- KB Coffee Roasters$$ | Paris, 53 Avenue TrudaineThis high-ceilinged corner café is prized for obvious reasons: its spacious outdoor terrace, just-comfortable-enough wooden tables and benches, and serious coffee on rotation.
What to Wear in Paris, According to French Fashion Designer Jeanne Damas
From sharp blazers and reliable knits to day-to-night dresses.
By Charlotte Davey and Olivia Morelli
More from Paris
Style & Culture
A Look Inside Louis Vuitton's Family Home and Atelier, Just Outside Paris
At the French fashion house's workshop, meticulous craftsmanship is a way of life.
By Alice Cavanagh
Inspiration
A Guide to Gay Paris
The best of the city's queer past and present, from literary legends, cool DJs, and friendly chefs
By Matt Ortile
News & Advice
It's Still Possible to Book a Last-Minute Trip to the Olympics in Paris
Last-minute deals and discounts are available up until the opening ceremony begins (and even after that).
By Harrison Pierce
Women Who Travel
Women Who Travel Podcast: Moving to Paris for a Life in Food
Host Lale Arikoglu sits down with baker-turned-chef Jane Bertch to here about the lessons she's learned (culinary and others) from life in the City of Light.
By CNT Editors
News & Advice
How Paris Hopes the Summer Olympics Will Transform the City—for Good
How the 2024 games will impact the world's most-visited city.
By Lindsey Tramuta
News & Advice
Paris 2024 Summer Olympics: Everything You Need to Know
Whether you're heading to the City of Lights or watching from home, consider this your ultimate guide.
By Paris Wilson and Jessica Chapel
News & Advice
A Guide to Tipping in Paris
Should you tip in Paris? Here's when to do it, and how much.
By Matt Ortile
Inspiration
How to Spend a Day in Paris's Montmartre, According to a Local
This neighborhood on a hill might have even more on offer than you’d think.
By Matt Ortile
News & Advice
This Iconic Paris Cultural Landmark Is Set to Reopen in Time for the Olympics\
Following a four-year architectural transformation, the Grand Palais is more accessible—and beautiful—than ever.
By Elissaveta M. Brandon
Destinations
The Best Time to Visit Paris for Cheap Flights and Fewer Crowds
Paris is always a good idea, but here’s exactly when to go and how many days to spend there.
By Matt Ortile
Air Travel
The Air France La Première First Class is About To Get Even More Luxurious
Starting in July, La Première passengers at CDG can check in at a brand-new lobby before being escorted down a secret passageway that leads to a private security checkpoint.
By Chris Dong
Style & Culture
6 Must-See Exhibitions in Paris This Summer
From an Gwen O'Neil’s first solo show in France to the iconic works of Chagall, here’s the art to see in Paris this summer.
By Lolita Mang
Places to Stay
The Best Hotels Near the Eiffel Tower
Our favorite boltholes within walking distance of the city's icon.
By Lauren Burvill
News & Advice
Everything You Need to Know About Planning a Trip to Paris This Summer
The “Olympics effect” will impact summer in France well beyond the capital.
By Lane Nieset
Style & Culture
This New Exhibit in Paris Examines the Restoration of Notre Dame After the Fire
Before Notre Dame reopens in December, art pieces rescued from the flames are on display with before and after images of the restoration process.
By Lindsey Tramuta
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