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Are you planning a trip to Paris and wondering how to make the best of it? You are in the right place. Planning a trip can be frustrating and requires a lot of time. Discover 10 easy tips for an awesome Paris vacation. From the best times to visit to must-see attractions, plan your perfect trip to Paris!”
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10 easy tips for an awesome Paris vacation
When you visit a country that you are not familiar with, it can be really intimidating and overwelming. As a Parisian, I often see tourists that are lost because they do not know their way around. When I see someone that needs help, I try to help them navigate throughout the city. In this blog post, find 10 easy Paris vacation tips for an awesome Paris travel trip.
Tip1: Plan your visit around the best time of year
The best time to visit Paris is off peak travel season. Off peak travel season is usually in the fall and early spring. During that time the weather is more comfortatble with temperatures that are not to cold nor too hot. The average temperature in the fall is pretty mild around 6° C to 22° Celcius. In the spring time, the average temperature can be around 5° C to 22° Celcius. With mild temperatures, you can partake in a wide range of activities including day trips to the outskirts of Paris. Parisians love to go on hike and the city of Chevreuse located 45 min away from Paris is an ideal destination for nature lovers.
Needless to say that during off peak travel season, you can save big on airfares, hotel accomodations and popular attractions.
Tip 2: Book Your Accommodation Early
Try to plan at least 6 months before your trip. If like certain people you feel like 6 months is too early to project yourself try to do it at the latest 3 months before. Three months is a reasonable time especially if you plan on traveling internationally. One of my favorite tools to check for flights is Skyscanner. On this website, I can compare prices and find some good deals.
Tip 3: Use Public Transportation
Using public transportation is more convenient to visit Paris and very cost effective. Make good use of it by riding buses, the metro and trams instead of taking a taxi or a Uber. In addition, you can easily get your public transportation pass at any train or metro stations.
Tip 4: Learn Basic French Phrases
Learning basic French phrases will come in handy during your stay and allow you to better communicate with locals. If you would like to know about some basic French phrases to know in Paris, these blog posts might be helpful:
- 30 Useful French Phrases to Know for Paris 2024 Olympics
- 15 Esssential French Phrases for a Paris trip
Tip 5: Buy Skip-the-Line Tickets for Major Attractions
I highly suggest the Paris Museum Pass. The Paris Museum Pass gives you access to more than 50 monuments and museums including the Château de Versailles. If doing a cruise is more exciting for you than museums, book your Seive River cruise here.
Tip 6: Explore Beyond the Tourist Spots
One thing that I love to do as a travel blogger is to discover small towns and villages that are accessible from Paris. I highlight only destinations that you can do car less with only a Public transportation pass.
Tip 7: Take Advantage of Free Attractions
When it comes to Paris, the good news is that there are lots of free things to do such as visiting parks, gardens, music festivals and even museums. Museums are free for EU visitors under 26. For EU and non EU visitors over 26, you can still visit museums for free but only the permanent collection. Furthermore, museums such as the Musée D’Orsay, The Louvre …are free, the first Sunday of the Month and also on Heritage Day. Heritage Day is held every third weekend of September. During the two day-weekend, locals and visitors can visit many momunments for free.
Tip 8: Indulge in the Local Cuisine
The restaurant scene in Paris is booming and as a result there are lots of options to choose from. If you are looking for some eatery options, I invite you to check out these restaurants.
Tip 9: Stay Safe and Aware
You might probably not know that Paris is sadly filled with pickpockets that are always on the look out for their next target. Watch out for young children as well as elderly ones. Always keep on eye on your valuable things at all times and please do not sign any petitions on the streets. You might like reading these posts:
- How to recognize Common Top Paris travel Scams
- How to avoid common Paris scams during the summer 2024 Olympics
Tip 10: Capture Memories Respectfully
When it comes to photography, there is one thing that most tourists aren’t aware of regarding the Eiffel Tower. It is okay to take photos of the iron lady, however, if you want to publish images of the tower all lit up anywhere for commercial use, you’ll want to get permission from the Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (the company which owns and operates the tower).
Final thoughts
In conclusion, may these 10 easy tips for an awesome Paris vacation, help you plan your perfect trip to Paris!
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