Paris holidays
Layered French capital where choosing an arrondissement shapes a multi-neighbourhood, museum-rich city stay.
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22°C SeptemberBest Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep3–7 nightsRecent nonstop return fare from London Heathrow
At a glance
- first-time visitors
- museum-heavy city break
- multi-centre rail trips
- return visitors exploring new districts
Trip cost
- Return flight
- ≈€116
- Stay
- ≈€500
- Food & local
- ≈€120
Includes the return fare from London Heathrow. An estimate, not a quote — each booking happens separately with its supplier. How we work this out.
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Stays
Stays in Paris
From €72/night · Typical €148 · 133 stays · 4-night stay assumed
- Best 3-starSuite Par ici - Superbe appartementSuresnes · 9.1 km from the centre€133 a night (opens in a new tab)
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- Best 4-starMédicis Home Puteauxrue Pierre Curie · 9.8 km from the centre€119 a night (opens in a new tab)
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- CheapestSuperbe & LUXURY studio Paris MontreuilMontreuil · 8.4 km from the centre€72 a night (opens in a new tab)
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Self-catering
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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.
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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.
Paris weather by month
Paris is warmest in August, when daily highs average 26°C, and coolest in January at 7°C. October is the wettest month at about 103 mm, February the driest at 46 mm. Taking warmth and rainfall together, June, July, August, September score best for a trip.
- Best overall
- June · July · August · September
- Hottest
- August · 26°C
- Wettest
- October · 103mm
- January: average daily high 7°C, 61mm rainfall.
- February: average daily high 11°C, 46mm rainfall.
- March: average daily high 13°C, 85mm rainfall.
- April: average daily high 15°C, 72mm rainfall.
- May: average daily high 20°C, 77mm rainfall.
- June: average daily high 24°C, 85mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
- July: average daily high 26°C, 65mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
- August: average daily high 26°C, 102mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
- September: average daily high 22°C, 92mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
- October: average daily high 19°C, 103mm rainfall.
- November: average daily high 12°C, 76mm rainfall.
- December: average daily high 8°C, 75mm rainfall.
How these figures are worked out
Monthly averages — ERA5 reanalysis, 2022–2024, a three-year average, not a standard 30-year climate normal or a forecast. Gold months are the best weather fit: each month scores on how close its average daily high sits to about 27 °C, with heavy rainfall counting against it, and months far outside that range are not ranked at all.
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.
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Good to know about Paris
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.