The index
Every topic, one city
Fifteen topics, from the monuments and the day trips to the food, the shows and where to stay.
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Landmarks & Monuments
The Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, Sainte-Chapelle and Sacré-Cœur: what to book, when to go and which views are worth the queue.
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Museums & Art
The Louvre, Orsay, the Orangerie, Rodin and the smaller houses: time slots, free days, the Museum Pass math and how long each one really takes.
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Arrondissements & Neighborhoods
All twenty arrondissements, from the Marais to the 15th: what each one feels like, who it suits, and how far it really is from everything else.
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Food & Drink
Bistros, bakeries, cheese, markets, wine bars and starred tables: what to order, what to book, and where the tourist menus begin.
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Itineraries
Hour-by-hour plans for one to seven days, built around museum closing days, booking windows and the walking distances between them.
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Seasons, Weather & Events
Paris month by month: August closures, Christmas markets, the Fête de la Musique, Bastille Day, Nuit Blanche and what the weather actually does.
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Getting There & Around
CDG and Orly to the center, the metro and the 2025 ticket reform, Navigo passes, taxis, bikes and the Eurostar from London.
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Day Trips from Paris
Versailles, Giverny, Disneyland, Champagne, Fontainebleau and the Loire: the train, the timing, and which ones fit in a day.
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Paris with Kids
Strollers and metro stairs, the museums children enjoy, parks and carousels, Disneyland math and family rooms that are actually big enough.
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Romantic Paris & Honeymoons
Proposals, honeymoons and anniversaries: the views, dinners, cruises and walks that hold up once the crowds arrive.
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Shows, Cabaret & Nightlife
Moulin Rouge, Crazy Horse and the Lido compared, jazz clubs, the Opéra, Seine dinner cruises and the bars that stay open.
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Budget, Safety & Practical
What a day costs, tipping, the scams near the monuments, pickpockets on line 1, Sunday closures, toilets and what to pack.
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Parks, Gardens & the Seine
The Luxembourg, the Tuileries, Buttes-Chaumont, river cruises compared, the quays, Paris Plages and swimming in the Seine.
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Shopping & Markets
Department stores, the flea market at Saint-Ouen, food markets by arrondissement, sales dates, tax refunds and what is actually made in Paris.
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Hotels & Where to Stay
Where to stay by arrondissement and by traveler type: Eiffel Tower views, family suites, boutique hotels and the areas to avoid at night.
