Can you see Paris in 5 days?

They see the highlights, snap some photos, and move on. While three days is better than nothing, I think you need more time than that. Ideally, I think you should plan on spending at least five days in Paris in order to see the bare minimum of what the City of Lights has to offer. There's just too much to do.



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Planning Your Trip to Paris First-time travelers should try and plan around 4-5 days—ample time to enjoy some classic Parisian highlights and visit a few of the 20 arrondissements (neighborhoods).

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First-time travelers should try and plan around 4-5 days—ample time to enjoy some classic Parisian highlights and visit a few of the 20 arrondissements (neighborhoods).

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aim for around $5,000 per person or $10,000 for a 5 day trip to Paris. If traveling solo, then aim for $6,300. So how much does a trip to Paris cost? For 5 days in Paris for the mid-range budget person, expect to spend around $2,000 for a solo traveler and $3,200 as a couple.

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How much money will you need for your trip to France? You should plan to spend around €233 ($250) per day on your vacation in France, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, €42 ($45) on meals for one day and €29 ($32) on local transportation.

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If it's your first time in Paris, our recommendation is that you stay either in the 7th Arrondissement at the feet of the Eiffel Tower, or in Le Marais, the heart of medieval Paris.

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It's a relatively compact city, so combining your own two feet with low-cost public transportation is the best way of of getting around in Paris. In fact, it's one of the best walking cities in the world, and it also has one of the best public transportation systems.

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We recommend visiting between October and April — sidestepping the jam-packed holiday season in December — if your main objective is to avoid crowds. Go at the beginning or end of that window, October or April, for temperatures still comfortable enough to sit outside at one of the quintessentially Parisian cafe tables.

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Our Version of a Perfect 4 Day Paris Itinerary
  1. Day 1: The Left Bank, Saint-Germain, and the Eiffel Tower.
  2. Day 2: Gothic Churches, A Food Tour, and the Louvre.
  3. Day 3: The Coolest Neighborhoods in Paris (Montmartre, le Marais, Canal St. Martin, and Montorgueil)
  4. Day 4: A Day Trip to Versailles.


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The sights of Paris are spread out, and there is nowhere that is really within walking distance of all of them. But there is no need to use taxis: Paris has excellent public transport, and the metro is very easy to use. Wherever you stay in central Paris, there will be a metro station within a hundred metres or so.

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The 7 Best Ways to Explore Paris
  1. Walk Around Le Marais. ...
  2. Bet on Public Transport. ...
  3. Make the Most of Your Sightseeing with the Paris City Pass. ...
  4. Embark on a Food Tour. ...
  5. Admire Paris from Above. ...
  6. Cruise Paris by Bike. ...
  7. Take in the Sights from the Seine.


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Four days in Paris was the perfect amount of time to see many of Paris' top sights, while still leaving plenty of things to do on a future visit. A few things we missed that I would have liked to see during our four days in Paris were the Arc de Triomphe, Jardin de Tuileries, Père-Lachaise Cemetery, and the catacombs.

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Yes, there is Uber in Paris. In fact, it's a popular and affordable way for tourists to get around Paris. With Uber in Paris, you can travel with ease while avoiding some of the hassles associated with public transportation or car rental services.

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This train is called RER. The RER is a means of transport dedicated to Paris and its suburbs. The RER C is a train that can directly lead you to le château de Versailles. It usually takes between one hour and one hour and a half to get to the castle depending on your initial location.

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No, you don't need to be fluent in French to communicate with Parisians, but knowing the basics will make a huge difference. Download Duolingo and get ready to put on your best French accent. The big four: bonjour (hello), au revoir (goodbye), s'il vous plait (please), and merci (thank you).

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It's easy to get around Paris by yourself. It's a fairly walkable city and walking through it is a great way to take it all in. Public transportation is also convenient, easy and reliable. You can easily get around Paris by metro train or buses, and Google maps will show you the best routes to take.

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The cheapest time to visit Paris is during the off-season — in the winter, before and after the holiday rush, which means early December, January, and February.

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So to sum all this up ... if you want to minimize your flight and hotel costs, travel to Paris in February. You can also find attractive seasonal savings during November, early December, the second half of January, and the first 2-3 weeks of March.

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9. Should you leave a tip? In Paris, the bill in bars and restaurants includes a service charge, so you do not have to leave a tip. However, if you have been satisfied with your meal and the service you are welcome to do so.

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Is Paris expensive for eating out? Yes, for the most-part restaurants in Paris are expensive with prices similar to what you'll see in London, and especially so in the city centre near to the museums. Expect to pay €12-20 for a main in a sit-down restaurant and €5-8 for a glass of wine.

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U.S. citizens with valid passports traveling for tourism or business can enter France without a visa for a period of 90 days within each six-month period. For French visa information please see the French Embassy's website .

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