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Best Things to Do in Paris

Featured Paris Travel Tips
  • Visit Trocadéro at sunrise to beat the crowds
  • Afternoon at Jardin du Luxembourg
  • Explore the Louvre Grounds & Tuileries Garden
  • Picnic from Rue Cler at Champ de Mars
  • Walk along the Seine
  • Capture memories on a Flytographer photoshoot

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Caitlin's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

Les Cocottes by Christian Constant was a cute and delicious little restaurant we found one night.

What are the best things to do in Paris?

Musée de l'Orangerie is my favourite museum in Paris! The floor to ceiling Monet Water Lilies are incredible. Musée Marmottan Monet was also a wonderful one.

What is the best tip for a romantic getaway in Paris?

Early morning walks along the Seine are wonderful, of course! It also felt quite romantic to walk along the streets in the evening and pick a little restaurant based on what caught your eye in the moment, rather than strictly following reservations.

Visited Paris in November

Photo Shoot Location: Trocadéro & Eiffel Tower

Olga in Paris for Flytographer

Bethany's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

Freddy's in Saint Germain! We went back twice during our visit. It's an awesome neighborhood spot for small plates, tucked off the main road. The food is 10/10 and so are the vibes!

What are the best things to do in Paris?

We loved our Paris by Mouth food tour in the Left Bank. Our guide took us to great spots and it was a fun way to see a new neighborhood. Our stroll through Jardin du Luxembourg was a highlight. We also loved the view from the rooftop of Galleries Lafayette - highly recommend!

What is your best travel tip for Paris?

Don't overbook yourself and leave time/days to just wander the city. The subway is easy and accessible, so don't be intimidated by mass transit!

Visited Paris in October

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Kirill in Paris for Flytographer

fygzyg-4wUwmu-nubqiq's Travel Tips for Paris

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Paris?

Book a great restaurant in advance, we booked Francette for an evening dinner and it has the most beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower!

Visited Paris in September

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Kirill in Paris for Flytographer

Jennifer's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

Too many to count! Walk around be explore

What are the best things to do in Paris?

Amazing shopping!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Paris?

Give yourself grace and try to enjoy it! There’s lots for them to do and see but the later dinners makes it challenging.

Visited Paris in October

Photo Shoot Location: Louvre Grounds & Tuileries Garden

Olga in Paris for Flytographer

Olivia's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

Joel Robuchon (Favorite Restaurant) Le 7eme VIN (Lunch) Pierre Hermes Cafe

What are the best things to do in Paris?

Https://lesfrenchiestravel.com/les-frenchies-food-tours-in-paris/--I did the Food and Wine tour by Vincent in St. Germain. It was excellent. Visiting St. Chapelle, Eiffel Tower, Musee D'Orsay, Louvre, Dior Gallery, Champs Elysees Highly reccommend Elena (Photographer from Flytographer). Amazing, patient and so friendly.

What is the best tip for solo travel in Paris?

Its safe to travel solo. I used the Metra and it was efficient & easy. Walked in the St. Germain area, Champs Elysees, around Notre Dame. Enjoyed the little cafes and antique shops.

Visited Paris in September

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Elena in Paris for Flytographer

Amanda's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

Tasca - gluten free restaurant

What are the best things to do in Paris?

Eiffel Tower Louvre - book a tour through the Louvre website - it was amazing and so helpful to see the highlights and not be overwhelmed with the amount art to be seen.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Paris?

Lots and lots of patience and flexibility. We used the Metro to get around Paris and it was relatively easy. We did have to carry the stroller down the stairs for the Metro when my 2-year-old was sleeping, but overall the Meto was straightforward to use. When traveling with younger kids, don't book or plan too much for a day. We booked 1-2 things per day just to make sure one of them wasn't overwhelmed or having a rough day. For the rest of the day, we had a list of things we wanted to do, and just added them on as we were able. It overall went well with our 9, 5, and 2-year-olds...and they learned and saw so much of the world!

Visited Paris in September

Photo Shoot Location: The Seine & Eiffel Tower

Rachael in Paris for Flytographer

Kimberly's Travel Tips for Paris

What is the best tip for going on your honeymoon to Paris?

Hotel Dame Des Arts is a must!!! The rooms were so cool and the staff was very helpful. I would send everyone there!

Visited Paris in August

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Kirill in Paris for Flytographer

Nikki + Pam's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

Bistrot Richelieu was a delicious restaurant off the beaten path near the Louvre. We also loved the Le Calife dinner cruise to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night!

What are the best things to do in Paris?

The top of Galleries Lafayette, Le Calife dinner cruise, & Versailles

Visited Paris in September

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Olga in Paris for Flytographer

Christiane's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

Pink Mamma

What are the best things to do in Paris?

Exploring St. Germain and bike around the city

Visited Paris in September

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Olga in Paris for Flytographer

Jennifer's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best things to do in Paris?

My favorite activity is to simply walk the streets, get lost, pop in and out of cafes, people watch, and get off the beaten path. Engage more in local activities rather than the major attractions.

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Paris?

Don't over plan it! Arrange a few things that are important to you but leave the majority of the day to explore the city and see where it takes you.

Visited Paris in August

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Elena in Paris for Flytographer

Jane's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

L’Avant Compte de la Mer - our first dinner in Paris and absolutely memorable. Food is so delicious!

What are the best things to do in Paris?

Walking around Paris is the best way to explore the city. As long as our destination was less than 2 miles, we walked.

What is the best tip for celebrating your birthday in Paris?

Book a photo shoot to commemorate the special day!

Visited Paris in September

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Elena in Paris for Flytographer

Kiira's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

We loved the Seine Boat tour for dinner - even with kids

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Paris?

The highlights for my kids were a golf cart rental at Versailles, the Jardins du Luxemboug, which had a playground and a pond with little boats, and being under the Eiffel for its first sparkle of the night at 9 PM (plus impromptu live music). We used the metro & bus system with day passes to avoid so much walking.

Visited Paris in August

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Kirill in Paris for Flytographer

Jasmine's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

Restaurant: La Boîte aux Lettres - elevated French food in a relaxed, unpretentious bistro setting or La Fontaine de Mars - more delicious French classics with lovely staff Bakery: Maison Bayat - delicious (and gorgeous) savory baked goods Bar: No Entry - extremely creative and yummy drinks, refreshingly unpretentious speakeasy

What are the best things to do in Paris?

Crazy Horse, Le Marais' gazillion parks and gardens (go see the flowers at Jardin des Rosiers Joseph Migneret), DawaStreet crepes, Glace Bachir, Rue de l'Abreuvoir, La Fabrique du 18 for local artists' goods, eating outside facing the street and people watching, Seine dinner cruise

What is the best tip for a romantic getaway in Paris?

I didn't get a chance to go here bc they were closed, but Yagō sounds like a lovely intimate speakeasy setting. Check out Crazy Horse - and get the champagne bottle. Do the menu formules and try each other's food. Learn how to take good photos of each other ;) and if you're seeing this, you're likely planning a couple's shoot so you don't need any more insider tips, you romantic!!

Visited Paris in August

Photo Shoot Location: Le Marais

Rachael in Paris for Flytographer

Yilu's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

Le Bon Georges!

What are the best things to do in Paris?

Just wondering the streets without a purpose/destination. Paris will surprise you in many ways. You'll discover shops that will fill your wildest imaginations.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Paris?

Pack less activities, be spontaneous. If you going to any museums, go there 1-2 hrs before closing depending on the size of the museum. We saw Mona Lisa with maybe 20 other visitors because we went to the exhibit 30 mins before closing. It was wonderful!

Visited Paris in August

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Olga in Paris for Flytographer

Meghan's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

Relais de L’Entrecote, affordable steak frites brasserie with a secret sauce to die for.

What are the best things to do in Paris?

Really enjoyed the Seine River cruise tour, it was great for first time experience and great for families.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Paris?

We were able to visit more than I originally thought we would for our family’s first time to Paris and Normandy. With a 7 year old and 14 year old boys, I wasn’t sure about their stamina and the walking, but as long as you schedule some downtime here and there, we were able to do almost everything on our first time bucket list with no problems!

Visited Paris in August

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Olga in Paris for Flytographer

Brooke's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

We loved wandering through the streets of Paris finding bakeries and gelato. There are so many amazing places.

What are the best things to do in Paris?

We loved going to the top of the Eiffel Tower, viewing Notre Dame, wandering through the Tuileries and by the Louvre and seeing the city at night while having a six course gourmet meal on the Bustronome. We also took the subway to Versailles and picnicked on the grounds. Spectacular!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Paris?

Our kids loved Paris! The attractions, tours, and food were amazing. We took the subway when we could or walked but also took Ubers when it was too far to get home or we knew there would be a lot of walking the next day so we didn’t burn out the kids. We also chose a hotel that had a mini kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave so our kids could reheat leftovers since we were very off our normal time zone.

Visited Paris in August

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Olga in Paris for Flytographer

Zoe's Travel Tips for Paris

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Paris?

Our kids really loved sailing the toy sailboats at the Jardin du Luxembourg. "That was way more fun than we thought it would be, Mom!"

Visited Paris in August

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Leo in Paris for Flytographer

Sharon's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

Parruche- amazing views & food!

What are the best things to do in Paris?

The café culture was my favourite. To sit, have a great coffee and people watch.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Paris?

The history of Paris will capture both young and old. My kids loved visiting the mose historic sites of Paris!

Visited Paris in August

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Kirill in Paris for Flytographer

Georgia's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

On this trip, our favorite restaurant is a new one inspired by a quirky, fun show about an American in Paris: Emily in Paris. It's called Emily and it's in the 7th arrondissement right next to the Eiffel Tower. The girls (6 and 3) loved the pasta and then mango milkshakes. I loved the Louise mocktail and their take on the beef bourguignon.

What are the best things to do in Paris?

Walking aimlessly and discovering new cafes and shops! Also, enjoying parks and gardens and taking the river bus (Batobus). We will eventually get to experience the museums with the girls when our youngest is a bit older.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Paris?

Aim to do one major activity in one day with young kiddos! If you get to do more, than that's just fantastic. And of course, pack some light snacks, water, and wipes as they may get thirsty, hungry and/or dirty. Try to pack some paper and crayons and they may want to draw what they see to pass the time while you wait for food or while you're in a park, garden, cafe, train, etc..

Visited Paris in August

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Leo in Paris for Flytographer

Erica's Travel Tips for Paris

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Paris?

Make sure you always have a snack and water for the kids and always know where the nearest public restroom is. We planned one “big” thing every day and then I had other options depending on how we felt. It worked out well that way. Lastly a hotel within 5 minutes of a metro stop is a must. Makes life so much easier!

Visited Paris in August

Photo Shoot Location: Sacré Coeur & Montmartre

Mary in Paris for Flytographer

Stella's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

Les Antiquaries

What are the best things to do in Paris?

Eiffel Tower at night

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Paris?

Build in breaks, especially when traveling in the Summer and keep in mind that some Metro stations can have a ton of stairs which can be challenging for younger kids who are no longer using stroller but isn't used to climbing a lot of stairs.

Visited Paris in August

Photo Shoot Location: The Louvre & Palais Royal

Rachael in Paris for Flytographer

Joetta's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

We love eating at George V, Cafe Roma and El Italian.

What are the best things to do in Paris?

Everything. The Louvre, Bayeux, Eiffel Tower, Arche de Triomph, Pavillon des Lettres, Catacombs, Versailles, Normandy (Bayeux) and the Olympics!

Visited Paris in July

Photo Shoot Location: Must-See-Paris

Kirill in Paris for Flytographer

Monica's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

Girafe Paris Resturant. Ambiance was a ten and you can’t beat that view of the Eiffel Tower.

What are the best things to do in Paris?

Private Seine river cruise at sunset. Getting to be so close in front of the Eiffel tower when it lit up at night was so special and a moment we will never forget.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Paris?

Try not to over plan your time and just enjoy letting the day unfold naturally. Roaming the streets and taking the day as it comes is the most fun way to enjoy a city like Paris.

Visited Paris in June

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Krystal in Paris for Flytographer

Matthew's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best things to do in Paris?

Our 7 year old loved looking for the Space Invader street art all over the city. The Musee D'Orsay's Ponpom audio tour is fantastic for kids and allowed the entire family to enjoy all that the museum had to offer.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Paris?

Many of the first cars of the metros have a pretend dash board where kids can pretend they are driving! It was SO much fun!

Visited Paris in July

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Krystal in Paris for Flytographer

Laura's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

If you are in Montmartre, Il Duca was our favorite quiet little Italian place!

What are the best things to do in Paris?

Taking the train to Vernon and biking to Giverny was such a highlight of our trip. We rented bikes across from the train station and the 3 mile path along the Seine was so peaceful. We spent the morning exploring Monet's gardens and on our way back stopped for a picnic by the old mill. It was like we were in a fairytale.

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Paris?

We celebrated our anniversary by spending the day in Reims sampling champagne and exploring champagne houses! In Paris, we had rooftop drinks at Terrass with a beautiful view of the Eiffel tower.

Visited Paris in July

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Krystal in Paris for Flytographer

Jenna's Travel Tips for Paris

What are the best places to eat and drink in Paris?

Merci Jérôme was a delicious bakery close to our hotel! We had breakfast here almost every morning! Paris has lots of great spots with happy hour. So many cute cafes.

What are the best things to do in Paris?

On our walk back from our photoshoot, it was still quiet on the streets of Paris. It was so nice to take in the streets of Paris with no one around. It was quiet, calm, and romantic. We are BIG Disney fans so we took a day to go to Disneyland Paris. If you are also a Disneyland fan, I highly recommend taking a day to do this. Dinner Cruise on the Seine. 10/10

Visited Paris in July

Photo Shoot Location: Bir-Hakeim Bridge & Eiffel Tower

Kirill in Paris for Flytographer

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