Eiffel Tower
Start with an exterior view from Champ de Mars or Trocadéro. Allow extra time if you book a visit up the tower.
- Monument historique · inscrit
- UNESCO World Heritage
Paris Travel Guide
For a first visit, pair one major museum with time outdoors along the Seine. Build the day around whichever attraction you book.
- First visit
- 4–5 days
- Main airports
- Charles de Gaulle (CDG) · Orly (ORY)
- Airport rail fare
- €14 full fare in 2026
- Louvre
- Regular closure on Tuesdays
Before you go
When to go and how long to stay
Allow four or five days. Spread major museum visits across days and pair each with a nearby walk. Plan outdoor stops for spring or autumn if you can choose your dates.
Entry documents
Check your short-stay visa requirement in France-Visas before booking. For a multi-country Schengen trip, track your days across the area and keep your onward itinerary and accommodation details with your passport.
Getting to the city
| From | Route | Ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | RER B toward Paris. Choose Gare du Nord or Châtelet–Les Halles for your onward route, depending on your hotel. | 2026 full fare €14 with the Paris Region Airports ticket. |
| Orly (ORY) | Métro Line 14 from Aéroport d’Orly. Châtelet and Gare de Lyon are useful stops for onward connections. | Same €14 airport ticket in 2026. A regular Métro ticket does not cover the full airport trip. |
Load the airport ticket onto a compatible phone or Navigo Easy pass. Stay inside the rail network when changing trains. If arriving by rail, match the terminal on your booking: Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon and Montparnasse serve different routes.
Getting around
- In 2026 the full-price single Métro–Train–RER ticket is €2.55. The separate Bus–Tram ticket is €2.05. Check the fare before validating if you change from rail to bus.
- Many older Métro stations have stairs. If you need step-free travel, plan with the exact station entrances and look at a bus or taxi as an alternative.
- For the Eiffel Tower, choose Trocadéro for the exterior view and Bir-Hakeim or a nearby RER stop for a tower entry. For the Louvre, use Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre.
Payments and mobile data
Use euros and bring a contactless card plus a small cash backup. Download transit maps before flying and check whether your data plan covers France and any onward European stops.
Where to stay
The Marais or the Latin Quarter suits walking between sights. Around Opéra, look for direct trains or Metro lines that fit your airport and itinerary.
Things to do in Paris
Louvre Museum Musée du Louvre
Pick a few galleries before you enter so you can spend time with the collections you came to see.
- Monument historique · classé
- UNESCO World Heritage
What to eat in Paris
Butter croissant Croissant au beurre
Look for a crisp outer layer and soft, airy center. Try one from a bakery with coffee or as a quick breakfast.
Photo: SKopp · CC BY-SA 3.0 ↗Suggested route
- Day 1: start at Trocadéro for a view of the Eiffel Tower. Cross toward the tower if you have a timed ticket, then take a short walk along the Seine.
- Day 2: reserve a Louvre slot on a day other than Tuesday and allow two to three hours for selected rooms. Finish outdoors in the Tuileries if the weather suits.
- Day 3: walk the Latin Quarter and the banks near Île de la Cité. Pick a fourth-day neighborhood by your interests, such as the Marais or Montmartre.