Paris Travel Guide
France
Paris is the capital of France and has a population of 11,208,440. It is a major European city, with the historic centre spread across both banks of the River Seine.
Travellers may arrive through Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport, Paris Orly Airport, Paris Beauvais Airport, Le Bourget Airport, Villacoublay-Velizy Ab, Chalons Vatry Airport or Pontoise - Cormeilles Aerodrome. Other listed arrival points include Gare Montparnasse Station, Paris Metropolitan and Aerogare des Invalides. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Paris.
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Weather in Paris
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Know before you go
Pays in EUR
Plug type Type E & Type C (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +33
Tipping: Tipping is customary in France for good service, but it is not obligatory as service charges are often included. Leaving a small tip is appreciated to acknowledge satisfactory service.
Best time to visit Paris
Jan
7°14Feb
10°9Mar
13°15Apr
16°13May
20°14Jun
25°11Jul
25°13Aug
25°11Sep
22°11Oct
17°13Nov
11°12Dec
9°11Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Paris
Centre Pompidou
modern art museum
0.4 km
Sainte-Chapelle
roman catholic place of worship
0.5 km
Institut de France
historic site
1.1 km
1.7 km
Musée National Picasso
art museum
0.8 km
Musée Rodin
art museum
2.7 km
Parc Monceau
park
4.1 km
Musée du quai Branly
art museum
4 km
Getting there
Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport · 22.6 km
Paris Orly Airport · 14.3 km
Paris Beauvais Airport · 69.3 km
Le Bourget Airport · 13.6 km
Villacoublay-Velizy Ab · 14.9 km
Chalons Vatry Airport · 134.9 km
Pontoise - Cormeilles Aerodrome · 35.1 km
Aerogare des Invalides · 21.9 km
Gare Montparnasse Station · 3 km
Paris Metropolitan · 3 km
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