Planning a trip to Paris begins with choosing the best time of year to visit. Poets and films often depict Paris in the springtime. Spring is indeed one of the most popular times of year for tourists to flock to the historic French city.
International trip planning requires you to have your travel documents in order, including your passport. Travelers flying to France are not required to get any unique shots or take particular safety precautions. However, you should stay informed via the State Department’s free Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Enrolling?on the website allows you to receive travel updates as they are posted. The Embassy Paris webpage also keeps you notified of any current travel notices.
Flying?is the most common method of travel from locations within the United States to Paris. Flight times vary depending on what part of the country you depart.? Typically, you can expect the flight to take eight hours from New York, a little over nine hours from Chicago and?11.5 hours from Los Angeles. Charles de Gaulle airport is located near Paris and has a number of passenger options from the airport to the city.
If you are plannig to rent a car while in Paris, check international driver’s license requirements. For the record, the French drive on the right just as they do in the United States.
Depending on the amount of time you have for your vacation, you’ll want to plan your itinerary to include?Paris'?major attractions. If you aren’t sure what you want to see the most, plan a bus tour. It’s a must for any first time visitor to a major city particularly those that offer the double-decker type tours. One such bus tour in Paris is called L’Open Tour, which?allows you an unobstructed view of the city. The tour is provided in eight different languages and features stops at all the major attractions from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame and more. Passengers who buy the day pass can get on and off at the different attractions including:
Eiffel Tower – The quintessential Parisian landmark was constructed for the World’s Fair in 1889. Visitors can travel to the top and take stunning pictures of the French landscape. It’s best to visit early in the morning or in the evening to avoid the afternoon crowds.Notre Dame – Built in 1163, Notre Dame is a historical and architectural marvel. You can tour the entire cathedral and climb to the top as well as see the gargoyles. Visit the website for tour information.Catacombs of Paris – The subterranean tunnels and caverns are gothic in?nature, and will appeal to the historian, the romantic and the adventurer in you. Explore the official website for more information.The Louvre – The world-famous museum is well-recognized by the geometric pyramids decorating?its front. The collection is enormous and includes Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and the Winged Victory. The enormous museum may be hard to navigate, so allot?plenty of time for the visit.Les Invalides – The complex of buildings is the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte. Many of France’s war heroes are buried amongst the museums and monuments here.Champs Elysees – Take a long walk down the famous avenue. The Arc de Triomphe is located on the street. Built by Napoleon to commemorate his victories, the arch also holds the tomb of France’s unknown soldier.Disneyland Paris - Located just outside of Paris, Disney enthusiasts will enjoys?visiting the European jewel in the Disney crown.No matter what time of year you visit Paris,?you should consider taking?at least one sunset cruise on the River Seine. The lazy drift of the river coupled with the picturesque lights and view of the city at?night?is a worthy addition to any trip to Paris.
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