Paris
Travel Guide

Paris has a unique European personality and has a really long list of places that makes it both unique and famous all over the world. Capital of France, it is known for being the nest of couples in love but is also popular for being one of the capitals of fashion in Europe, the café latte, croissants and also having the perfect symbiosis between art and design. Paris is an amazing destination and has been the cradle... of thousands of fantastic architectural constructions as well as museums globally known for their valuable works. Cold in the winter and hot in the summer, it is a good destination in any situation: as a couple, with friends or family. Paris is huge, endless. It has many neighborhoods with their own dynamic and rhythm. The mixture of cultures among Parisians draws a very diverse landscape, giving a lot of life and enriching the city. The French capital is a highly recommended place to visit, a destination that has a lot to offer and very few can resist its charms.

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Paris Overview

Language

French is the principal spoken language but you will be able to communicate in English as well.

Weather

The weather in Paris is continental, which means that the winters are very cold, between 33,8 and 42,8 °F, and hot summers exceeding 77 °F. It is also a rainy destination so it is always advisable to carry an umbrella everywhere. Yet, there is a curious fact: August has the highest number of rainy days. Although summer is hot, it is not suffocating because Paris has a dry climate.

Money

Euro (EUR)

When to go

Spring and autumn, when the temperature is neither too cold nor too hot. It is also the time with the least amount of rainy days and allows for walking and visiting the city without too much worry about the weather.

Days

3 days minimum: Paris is a huge city. It has a lot of places to observe and visit. If you like city tourism, you'll have a great time. It also has a wide cultural offer, so it is worth taking time to get into a museum and stroll to discover all kinds of places that make this city a special destination.

Surroundings

Chateau de Versailles (emblematic building)
Forest of Fontainebleau (very large forest)
Chartres (village)
Reims (city)
Lille (city)
Disneyland Paris (Amusement Park)

Store Hours

Shops in Paris follow European time. Small shops tend to open at 09.00h and close at 18.00h or a little later. Some businesses also close for lunch, 12.00h to 2.00h.

Department stores, like Galleries Lafayette are open until 20.00h. Thursday is the day in which stores are opened for a little more, because it is the shopping day.