Paris tours discovery guide
Paris needs no introduction—it’s already the city everyone wants to meet. Arrive to experience an exhilarating symphony: the elegant bridges along the Seine, the Eiffel Tower’s constellation of twinkling lights, and the je ne sais quoi of each of the city’s unique neighborhoods. For a first or fiftieth visit, Paris is a moveable feast.
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What to know before you go
POPULATION
The city proper is home to about 2 million Parisians, but the larger metropolitan area has grown to more than 11 million people. They’re joined by almost 40 million tourists annually—the city’s appeal has some serious staying power!
CULTURAL QUICK TAKE
Over a morning espresso, an afternoon apero, or a leisurely session of people-watching at twilight, Parisians cherish their cafe culture. They also walk everywhere, so if you’re finding your step count is higher than ever, you’ll fit right in. (Tip: On your city walks, remember that the Paris’ neighborhoods, or arrondissements, spiral outwards in clockwise order from the city center.)
WHAT TO GO FOR
Your heart already knows you should be here, but if you need more reasons, how about the dozens of museums, thousands of monuments, haute cuisine, and the city’s amber lantern-lit glow?
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ON TOUR
Side trips to Monet’s heavenly garden at Giverny and the gilded halls of Versailles; an elegant float on the Seine; and a culinary-themed walk through the posh Le Marais district await.
Paris: The City Experience
It’s no secret that Parisians like to savor the little things in life. Our City Stay Tours allow you to do the same. You’ll unpack once and get to know Paris doucement, or gently, with a just-right mix of guided sightseeing, ooh-la-la excursions, and time to yourself to take it all in. Take the extension to Normandy for a taste of France’s coast and countryside.
Peek beyond Paris
Paris is a star in France’s larger, just-as-bright constellation. See more of the country (and its utterly charming countryside) in a sweeping two-week tour or a short and sweet week.
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Your trip to Paris starts here
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Ring in the Reveillon!
Watch Paris erupt in a joyous celebration as the year turns on this special edition of our Paris City Experience. You’ll savor the city like a local for a week and get to experience it at its dazzling best—with midnight fireworks and Champagne toasts.
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Snack your way through Le Marais
Find yourself in this chic district on the Right Bank of the Seine, walking through the city’s oldest covered market to sample fresh fruits, cheeses, crepes, pastries, and macarons at local shops. Bon appetit! Try it on our Paris: The City Experience tour.
Swan through the gardens of Versailles
Walk through the royal residence of Louis XIV, its extravagant Hall of Mirrors, and 2,000 manicured acres painted with geometric flowerbeds, ornate fountains, and tree-lined paths. Try it on our A Week in France: The Riviera, Provence & Paris tour.
Meander through Monet’s palette of petals
Step into the painter’s serene, ever-changing paradise when you visit his iconic pink-and-green home, cherished water-lily-covered pond, and gently draping weeping willows. Try it on our A Week in France: The Riviera, Provence & Paris tour.
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Drift past the Seine’s glowing bridges
Take a starlit cruise by Paris’ illuminated Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Louvre as the sunset paints the sky in warm hues and the city transforms into a sparkling wonderland before your eyes. Try it on our London, Paris & Rome tour.
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