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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How Paris Hopes the Summer Olympics Will Transform the City—for Good
How the 2024 games will impact the world's most-visited city.
A Guide to Gay Paris
The best of the city’s LGBTQ+ past and present, from literary legends, queer-owned restaurants, and DJ sets that go until the early morning.
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.
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.
- 28 Best Luxury Hotels in ParisLuxe suites, top-notch dining, and five-star service abound.
- The Best Airbnbs in ParisPlus, family-friendly spaces, Eiffel Tower views, and Olympic Stadium–adjacent stays in the City of Love.
- 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.
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Editor Hotel Recommendations
- Hôtel Le Grand Mazarin$$$ | France, Paris, 17 Rue de la VerrerieRead full reviewA Wes Anderson meets Alice in Wonderland literary-salon vibe
Hot List - Disneyland Hotel Paris$$$ | 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.
- SO/ Paris$$$ | France, Paris, 10 Rue Agrippa d'AubignéRead full reviewJaw-dropping views of the city, funky design, and an under-the-radar neighborhood set away from the crowds
- Kimpton St Honoré$$ | 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.
- Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel$$$ | France, Paris, 10 Pl. de la ConcordeRead full reviewOne of Paris’s best-loved palace hotels has been utterly transformed, and its sass and zing have pulses racing.
Readers Choice Awards
Gold List Hot List - Cheval Blanc Paris$$$ | France, Paris, 8 Quai du LouvreRead full reviewEnter into luxury within an iconic Parisian setting.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List - Hôtel Lancaster$$$ | France, Paris, 7 Rue de BerriRead full reviewFeel at home in one of Paris's chicest districts, thanks to this former mansion's refined service and civilized style.Readers Choice Awards
- Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Dorchester Collection$$$ | 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.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List Gold List - Maison Souquet$$ | France, Paris, 10 Rue de BruxellesRead full reviewThe City of Light just got a little naughtier - if these rooms don't inspired a sexy lost weekend, nothing will.
- Chouchou Hôtel$$ | France, Paris, 1 Rue du HelderRead full reviewFor your choice of fun in the 9th arrondissement.
- Hôtel Particulier Montmartre$$ | France, Paris, 23 Av. Junot Pavillon DRead full reviewYou'll feel like a member of an elite country house weekend party—and gain entrée to one of Paris's best-kept secrets—at this true original.
- Hotel Rochechouart$ | France, Paris, 55 Blvd Marguerite de RochechouartRead full reviewThe carefree spirit of the roaring twenties lives on in this affordable and eminently fun Art Deco relic.Readers Choice Awards
- Ritz Paris$$$ | 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.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List Hot List - Hôtel Madame Rêve$$$ | France, Paris, 48 Rue du LouvreRead full reviewWhat opened as a bit of a whisper is now the ultimate Paris retreat to see and be seen—and slink away unnoticed.Hot List
- Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal$$ | 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.Readers Choice Awards
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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.
- 5 Best Day Trips from ParisA guide to charming getaways near the City of Lights.
- 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.
- 18 Best Places for Shopping in ParisWhere to treat yourself in the City of Light.
- 19 Best Paris Walking ToursHit the pavement to experience these notable walks.
- 15 Best Things to Do in Paris With KidsDinner boats, dragon slides, amusement parks: you'd think this city was built for little ones.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
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.
- 25 Best Bars in ParisThe City of Light has no shortage of places where you can find a proper pour.
- 20 Best Pâtisseries in ParisA few of our favorites to kick-start your sweet, sweet adventures.
- 22 Best Cafés and Coffee Shops in ParisNo surprise, the city is a specialty coffee capital.
- 20 Best Food Tours in ParisWhere to sample the city's moveable feast, from food emporiums to wine caves under the Louvre.
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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.Hot List
- 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.Hot List
- Le Doyenné$$$ | France, Saint-Vrain, 5 Rue Saint-AntoineWhere more than 100 varieties of heirloom fruits, vegetables, and herbs make their way from the onsite garden into the vibrant cooking.Hot List
- Shakespeare and Company Café$ | France, Paris, 37 rue de la BûcherieThe café component of iconic bookshop Shakespeare and Company is a compact, modern contrast to the store's wonderfully worn aesthetic.
- Coutume Cafe$$ | 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.
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What to Wear in Paris, According to French Fashion Designer Jeanne Damas
From sharp blazers and reliable knits to day-to-night dresses.
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Everything you need to know about the disruption to train travel this weekend.
News & Advice
Paris 2024 Summer Olympics: Our Complete Guide
Whether you're heading to the City of Lights or watching from home, consider this your ultimate guide.
Inspiration
In the Streets of Paris, Skateboarders Are Catching Big Air
From kickflips at the Bastille to 360 shove-its at the Palais de Tokyo, skateboarding has become an intractable part of the Parisian landscape.
Inspiration
In This Paris Suburb, Most Kids Can’t Swim—a New Olympic Aquatics Center Might Change That
The community of Seine-Saint-Denis hopes that its new Olympic swimming pools, built for the 2024 Summer Olympics, will also be a resource for its citizens who need to learn how to swim.
Inspiration
Breakdancing Is Now an Olympic Sport, But the Hip-Hop Community of Paris Is Skeptical
Breakdancing—or “breaking”—will always “belong to the streets,” according to breakers and dancers who see it as an art form first and sport second.
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.
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).
News & Advice
A Guide to Tipping in Paris
Should you tip in Paris? Here's when to do it, and how much.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Places to Stay
The Best Hotels Near the Eiffel Tower
Our favorite boltholes within walking distance of the city's icon.
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.
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