The Ultimate Paris Travel Guide

The best trips to Paris blend the new and the old. Here, a longtime Francophile shares which landmarks are worth visiting, plus a mix of classic and recently opened hotels, restaurants, bars, and more. First-timers come to Paris seeking Eiffel Tower views, flaky croissants, snapshots of the Mona …

Plan your trip with these editor-loved and T+L award-winning hotels. Paris is a city of dreams, and as highlighted in Assouline’s book, “Paris Chic,” it’s a place that “has inspired the entire world.” Parisians “have that extra touch of style, refinement, [and] mystery,” explains the book’s author, …

From fromageries to private pontoon rides on the Seine, here's how to explore the City of Light. After a decade in France, I still find myself wandering through Paris and thinking, "Wow, I can’t believe I live here." The City of Light is full of all the best clichés: Parisians cycling with bread in …

Stitch Fix and Tripadvisor recently partnered to help travelers dress for any destination, myself included. A Google search of “Paris street style” results in a whole cache of chic looks like tailored jackets, sleek boots, and elegant wide-leg denim. But when it came to actually packing for a recent …

Here’s what you need to know before visiting Fontainebleau — a charming town just outside Paris. There are beautiful places to visit across France, from snow-capped Mount Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps, to the lavender fields of Provence. Even with so much to see and do around the country, …

This neighborhood has the city’s oldest food market, a world-famous speakeasy, and a luxury hotel with incredible views. In French, window-shopping translates as lèche-vitrine, or window licking, which is exactly how I spend most of my time in the Marais. The narrow, cobbled streets are lined with …

From picturesque walks to souvenir shopping, a longtime Francophile shares her ideal three-day Paris itinerary. On a recent layover in Paris, I spent 15 minutes weeping outside a boulangerie, hands clutching my croissant like a stress ball as I spiraled into decision-paralysis mode. How do I make the …

Go beyond Sacré-Cœur with this Francophile’s guide to Montmartre’s seductive hotels, vintage boutiques, Michelin-star restaurants, and more. In a city with no shortage of achingly beautiful views, there’s perhaps nowhere as transportive as the cobbled hill of Rue de l’Abreuvoir. Looking past the bus …

This informative guided tour of Paris might just be Rick Steves Europe's best-kept secret. As someone who doesn’t mind spending time alone on vacations, I find some of my favorite travel memories include walking around a city or exploring a museum on my own. On a recent trip to Paris, I wanted to …

Where to eat, explore, and stay in the city of love. Planning a day trip to Paris? Only the best of the best will do. Here’s where to stay, eat, and explore over 24 perfect hours in Paris. Where to Stay Le Bristol Paris: Le Bristol Paris is the epitome of French elegance, and with 190 curated rooms, …