Paris Travel Guide 🇫🇷
Everything you need to know before visiting Paris — attractions, budget, food & itinerary
🌤 Live Weather — Paris
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📌 Quick Facts
Country France
Currency Euro (€)
Language French
Time Zone CET (GMT+1)
Plug Type C / E
Driving Side Right
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Schengen Visa 90 Days Stay Insurance Required- Indian citizens need a Schengen visa
- Passport validity: 6+ months recommended
- Hotel booking & return ticket required
🗓 Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun Best weather
Sep–Oct Fewer crowds
Jul–Aug Peak summer
Dec–Feb Cold but romantic
💰 Average Trip Budget (Per Day)
- 🎒 Budget: €70–90 | ₹6,300–8,100 | $75–95
- 🏨 Mid-range: €120–160 | ₹10,800–14,400 | $130–175
- 👑 Luxury: €220+ | ₹19,800+ | $240+
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Eiffel Tower Louvre Museum Notre-Dame Montmartre Seine River Arc de Triomphe🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Metro is fast & extensive
- Buses & RER trains available
- Walking ideal for central Paris
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues
- eSIM widely supported
- Free Wi-Fi in cafés & hotels
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards widely accepted
- Cash useful for bakeries
- Avoid dynamic currency conversion
🥐 Food & Local Cuisine
- Croissants & baguettes
- Crêpes
- Escargots
- Cheese & wine
- Macarons
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Bastille Day – July
- Paris Fashion Week
- Christmas markets
🛡 Safety & Tips
- Pickpocketing in tourist areas
- Beware of petition scams
- Keep bags zipped in metro
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Greet with “Bonjour”
- Dress neatly
- Respect queues
🎒 What to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Layered clothing
- Power adapter
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Mild summers
- Cold winters
- Rain throughout the year
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 – Eiffel Tower & Seine cruise
- Day 2 – Louvre & Tuileries
- Day 3 – Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur
- Day 4 – Notre-Dame & Latin Quarter
- Day 5 – Versailles day trip
❓ Paris Travel FAQs
Is Paris expensive for Indians?
Paris can be explored on ₹6,500–8,000 per day excluding flights.
How many days are enough for Paris?
4–5 days are ideal to explore major attractions comfortably.
Is Paris safe for tourists?
Paris is generally safe, but pickpocketing is common in tourist areas.
Do Indians need a visa for Paris?
Yes, Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa.