Paris, France
French Republic
The City of Light, known for the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and world-class cuisine.
📖 About Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city of France, with an estimated city population of 2,048,472 in an area of 105.4 km2 (40.7 sq mi), and a metropolitan population of 13,171,056 as of January 2025.
Located on the river Seine in the centre of the Île-de-France region, it is the largest metropolitan area and fourth-most populous city in the European Union (EU).
Nicknamed the City of Light, partly because of its role in the Age of Enlightenment, Paris has been one of the world's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, culture, fashion, and gastronomy since the 17th century.
Trip Settings
🛂 Visa Requirements
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Total Budget
$3,850
$275 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$150 per night
Food & Dining
$60 per day
Local Transport
$25 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Paris
- Consider a Eurail pass for multi-city trips
- Book accommodations 2-3 months in advance for peak season
- Many museums offer free entry on certain days
- Grocery stores and markets offer budget-friendly meals
Current Weather in Paris
6°C
42.8°F
Cloudy
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💧 77%
Thu
11.5°
0.9°
Fri
11°
5.8°
Sat
11.6°
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France Facts
🏛️ Capital
Paris
🌍 Continent
Europe
📐 Area
543,908 km²
📞 Phone Code
+33
💰 Currency
Euro
€ (EUR)
🗺️ Region
Western Europe
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
🕐 Time Zones (14):
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
54 sites in France
Palace and Park of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles was the principal residence of the French kings from the time of Louis XIV to Louis XVI. Embellished by several generations o...
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Perched on a rocky islet in the midst of vast sandbanks exposed to powerful tides between Normandy and Brittany stand the 'Wonder of the West', a Goth...
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Partly built starting in 1145, and then reconstructed over a 26-year period after the fire of 1194, Chartres Cathedral marks the high point of French ...
Read More →Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley
The Vézère valley contains 147 prehistoric sites dating from the Palaeolithic and 25 decorated caves. It is particularly interesting from an ethnolo...
Read More →Vézelay, Church and Hill
Shortly after its foundation in the 9th century, the Benedictine abbey of Vézelay acquired the relics of St Mary Magdalene and since then it has been...
Read More →Roman Theatre and its Surroundings and the Triumphal Arch of Orange
Situated in the Rhone valley, the ancient theatre of Orange, with its 103-m-long facade, is one of the best preserved of all the great Roman theatres....
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