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Planning a trip to Paris? You’re in the right place because we love sharing recommendations and insights on each destination.

We are a tour company that employs hundreds of guides and dozens of ground staff in Paris. We would love you to buy our Paris tours but you can also get tons of restaurant and hotel recommendations here as well as lots of ideas for things to do.

This page functions as our Paris guidebook and contains lots of useful articles categorized in a way that we believe is easy to read and navigate.

📖 Planning & Visitor Guides

Generally our most popular articles, our how to visit guides go over museum openings, how to get tickets, tips and secrets to avoid crowds, and feature tours and activities at each monument.

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🛏️ Where to Stay in Paris

The first article is our most helpful if you’re looking to understand which neighborhood is right for you. It oulines the pros/cons of each and offers hotel recommendations we’ve stayed at.

🎫 Comparing Paris Tours

These are firsthand recommendations to help you choose the right tour for you. Our tour offerings can be a bit overwhelming, so this guide is designed to simplify the process and make your decision easier.

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🍽️ Food & Drink

Our favorite restaurants are in the first article in this list, but we also break it down by neighborhood and attraction. We understand your schedule is based on things you want to see, so we’ve organized our restaurant recommendations to accommodate that!

Sean P Finelli from The Tour Guy eating oysters at L'avant Comptoir de la mer in Paris Saint Germaine

🖼️ Our Favorite Tours

We have lots of options for Paris tours, but if we had to pick 5 these would be the ones.

🎨 What to See and Do

Paris is full of attractions. These lists feature our favorite things to do with actionable ways to get do them!

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🛍️ Markets & Shopping

Shopping and Paris go hand-in-hand. Below are different articles outlining some great areas that are less obvious than the Champs-Élysées. I recommend the shopping itinerary.

🧭 Pre-Built Itineraries

Here are some great itineraries for Paris that take the guesswork out of a multi-day stay.

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The Louvre

The Louvre is the greatest collection of western art on Earth. It’s also massive, but you got this! Maybe with a little help from us. See our tips for planning below:

Versailles

Versailles went from a hunting lodge to the most opulent palace in western Europe. Today, it’s a museum that you can visit and explore. Both the palace and gardens are beyond impressive. They’re also intimidatingly complex. These articles walk through how to visit all the way through what to see and how to tour them.

Eiffel Tower

Many people say the Eiffel Tower is the most overrated monument in Paris, but I say those people are haters. Why wouldn’t you visit the most iconic symbol of Paris on your next trip? Yes, it’s only a tad over 100 years old which makes it brand new on European terms, but its really cool and there is a lot to do there. Check out our planning articles to wrap your head around how you’ll visit.

Catacombs

Many cities, like Rome and Istanbul, have catacombs in Europe but Paris’ are the most unique and potentially expansive. Over 6 million skeletons used to decorate the walls as you walk! Creepy right? Here are some helpful articles on what not to miss and how to approach your visit.

🏨 Hotels by Neighborhood

These articles dig in a little further on each area and highlight our favorite hotels and also things to do by each area or attraction.

🎧 Podcasts

Listen to insights and stories about Paris on our podcast, French People Arr. Rude. We take a satirical approach to breaking stigmas and putting things into perspective.

🖼️ Top Museums

These are the museums in which we have the most comprehensive content. More to come!

Top Planning Content

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All Paris YouTube Videos

Did you know we have 100s of thousands of subscribers on YouTube? That’s right! We make pragmatic planning content geared towards people planning trips to Europe. Here are our top videos.

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Latest Paris Articles

Paris’s Hidden Champagne Cave: Sip Rare Bubbles Beneath the City at Dilettantes 

France is famous for its Champagne, but with so many options, it can be difficult to know where to go for something truly special. Dilettantes, a hidden gem in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, offers a unique, intimate experience focused on small, artisanal champagne producers who emphasize traditional methods and the distinct flavors of their terroir. I’m sharing highlights from my recent visit, where I tasted some extraordinary, lesser-known champagnes.

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All Paris Articles

Here is every article we’ve written about Paris. Yes, its a lot. Feel free to find some interesting stuff here.