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Paris

Paris holidays

Layered French capital where choosing an arrondissement shapes a multi-neighbourhood, museum-rich city stay.

26°C AugustBest Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep3–7 nightsDirect from London Gatwick

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At a glance

  • first-time visitors
  • museum-heavy city break
  • multi-centre rail trips
  • return visitors exploring new districts

Trip cost

7 nights in Paris≈ €775–€1150 pp
Return flight
≈€66
Stay
≈€875
Food & local
≈€210

Includes the return fare from London Gatwick. An estimate, not a quote — each booking happens separately with its supplier. How we work this out.

Stays

Stays in Paris

Typically around €71/night, a France-wide estimate · €125 mid-range — not a live listing price

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Getting to Paris

  • AirportParis Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
  • Transfer optionsTrain, bus, taxi

Paris-Charles de Gaulle lies about 25 km north-east of central Paris, with RER B trains, buses and taxis providing the main links.

Flexible-date fares from London Gatwick

August from €107 return

Typical €189 · Direct · 4 nights

Mon 31 Aug

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September from €66 return cheapest

Typical €84 · Direct · 4 nights

Tue 22 Sept

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October from €86 return

Typical €93 · Direct · 7 nights

Thu 1 Oct

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November from €95 return

Typical €103 · Direct · 2 nights

Fri 20 Nov

easyJet

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December from €118 return

Typical €173 · Direct · 3 nights

Mon 7 Dec

easyJet

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January from €126 return

Typical €128 · Direct · 4 nights

Sun 31 Jan

easyJet

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April from €115 return

Direct · 4 nights

Sun 25 Apr

Air France

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Indicative, per traveller. You book with Aviasales.

Cheapest and typical return fare to Paris by month, from London Gatwick.
See fare details — 7 months as a table

Pick a month to set your trip to its real dates.

MonthLowestTypicalOptions
Aug€107€18924
Sep€66€8432
Oct€86€938
Nov€95€1035
Dec€118€1738
Jan€126€1283
Apr€115—2

Areas of Paris

A few places people base themselves, and who each tends to suit.

  • Le MaraisCentral Right Bank choice for walkable boutique streets and easy access to the Seine and major sights.
  • Latin QuarterSuited to budget-conscious or academic travellers wanting a lively, student-flavoured Left Bank base.
  • Saint-Germain-des-PrésBest for mature, cafe-led stays with galleries, chic shops and classic Left Bank atmosphere.
  • Bastille / OberkampfFits nightlife-led trips that still want central daytime access without Le Marais pricing.
  • MontmartreHilltop district suiting repeat visitors and those trading centrality for views and a village feel.

When to go

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis, 2022–2024). Gold months are the best weather fit.

Best overall
June · July · August · September
Hottest
August · 26°C
Wettest
October · 103mm
  • Jan7°61mm
  • Feb11°46mm
  • Mar13°85mm
  • Apr15°72mm
  • May20°77mm
  • Jun24°85mm
  • Jul26°65mm
  • Aug26°102mm
  • Sep22°92mm
  • Oct19°103mm
  • Nov12°76mm
  • Dec8°75mm

What each season is like

Spring
March to May balances blossoms, outdoor cafe life and manageable crowds, widely recommended for first-time visits.
Summer
June to August brings long days and busy streets; central arrondissements feel crowded and accommodation is heavily booked.
Autumn
September to October offers milder conditions, cultural events and thinner queues, strong for museum-heavy stays.
Winter
November to February is low season with shorter days and chill but quieter streets and lower prices, appealing to value-focused travellers.

What’s on in Paris

See all events in Paris on Wanderistan

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Good to know about Paris

Worth it for

High concentration of major museums and landmarks keeps longer breaks full without needing long excursions.

Keep in mind

Crowding and queues around major sights can dominate peak-season stays, especially on short trips.

Why go

  • High concentration of major museums and landmarks keeps longer breaks full without needing long excursions.
  • Neighbourhood variety from Le Marais to Montmartre lets you tune atmosphere within one city rather than hopping elsewhere.

Worth knowing

  • Crowding and queues around major sights can dominate peak-season stays, especially on short trips.
  • Central accommodation and dining costs are high relative to many neighbouring European capitals.
  • Strikes, demonstrations and security measures around transport hubs occasionally disrupt travel plans more than in smaller cities.