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Low-angle view of the Eiffel Tower, as seen from a Paris street.

Low-angle view of the Eiffel Tower, as seen from a Paris street.

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Paris' monument-lined boulevards, museums, classical bistros and boutiques are enhanced by a new wave of multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups.

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Summer Soirée: 10 Days of French Wine, Sun, and Culture

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  1. 1Uncovering the mysteries and secrets of the Louvre with an immersive museum tour-turned-game
  2. 2Hopping between scenic Provencal vineyards to sip and sample the region's best wines
  3. 3Experiencing the life and legacy of Van Gogh on an art tour through Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Arles
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Best Things to Do

The French capital has it all, from world-famous museums and flea markets to haute cuisine and cooking schools. Here are the best things to do in Paris.


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Best Time to Visit

Paris never disappoints, but if you want to find the perfect time to see the City of Light, follow our guide.


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Things to Know

Paris’s version of Soho - a hidden world of courtyards, gardens and artisanal cafes


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Transportation

You can certainly enjoy walking around Paris, and here's info on the bus, metro, RER and more if you're traveling larger distances.


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Free Things to Do

Beyond the French capital's most famous sights, abundant free activities give off the same glittering magic.


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Best Neighborhoods

Paris’s version of Soho - a hidden world of courtyards, gardens and artisanal cafes


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Day Trips

While it’s hard for anyone to leave Paris, these day trips offer bucolic nature, gorgeous cathedrals and more – all only an hour or so away.


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Money and Costs

Come next June, New Yorkers and Parisians alike could be crossing the Atlantic in comfort and at a bargain rate if they play their cards right.


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Traveling with Kids

Paris’s version of Soho - a hidden world of courtyards, gardens and artisanal cafes


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5 Shops

Paris' multitude of markets plunge visitors into the heart of shopping in the French capital. Bustling street markets and rues commerçantes are piled high…


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Accessibility

Paris is preparing for the Paralympic Games, with a number of changes aimed at improving the city's accessibility.


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