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Paris Travel Guide

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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Paris Is Becoming a Cycling City, for Better or Worse
As Paris evolves to become a bike-first city, citizens say that the capital’s spirit is willing—but its infrastructure is not.
How Paris Moves: Dispatches from France on the Eve of the Olympics
From cyclists along the Seine to surfers in Tahiti, we meet the athletes, artists, and everyday citizens of France living in and beyond the shadow of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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.
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.
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Paris 2024 Summer Olympics: Our Complete Guide
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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.
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.