This perennial champ, having had its thunder taken by cities like London and Tokyo, now is back with a vengeance with a crop of pilgrimage-worthy restaurants, top-to-bottom overhauls of the world's most iconic hotels, and the elevation of the concept store. And you still can't turn a corner without running into a Rodin.
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How Paris Hopes the Summer Olympics Will Transform the City—for Good
How the 2024 games will impact the world's most-visited city.
A Guide to Gay Paris
The best of the city’s LGBTQ+ past and present, from literary legends, queer-owned restaurants, and DJ sets that go until the early morning.
Women Who Travel Podcast: Moving to Paris for a Life in Food
Host Lale Arikoglu sits down with baker-turned-chef Jane Bertch to here about the lessons she's learned (culinary and others) from life in the City of Light.
Best Places to Stay in Paris
- The 51 Best Hotels in ParisWhether you’re in the City of Light for business, or the City of Love for pleasure, there’s a hotel to suit your style.
- 28 Best Luxury Hotels in ParisLuxe suites, top-notch dining, and five-star service abound.
- The Best Airbnbs in ParisPlus, family-friendly spaces, Eiffel Tower views, and Olympic Stadium–adjacent stays in the City of Love.
- 11 Family-Friendly Paris Hotels That Set a New Bar for Kid-Focused AmenitiesTraveling with children in tow? These are the Parisian hotels ready to cater to every situation.
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Editor Hotel Recommendations
- J.K. Place Paris$$$ | France, Paris, 82 Rue de LilleRead full reviewThe first overseas outpost of the famed Italian brand does Parisian-chic effortlessly.
Readers Choice Awards
Hot List - Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris$$ | France, Paris, 33 Av. George VRead full reviewA tasteful nod to a the 1920s Années Folles era in Paris, and a refreshing departure from much of the further-back looking competition.Readers Choice Awards
- Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet's Paris$$$ | France, Paris, 46 Av. George VRead full reviewWhen it comes to Paris hotels, the suites are as roomy as they come.Readers Choice Awards
- Shangri-La Paris$$$ | France, Paris, 10 Av. d'IénaRead full reviewDespite the grand setting, it's easy to feel at home at this Trocadero adjacent-hotel, thanks to the intimate vibe and the quiet surrounding area.Readers Choice Awards
- Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris$$$ | France, Paris, 31 Av. George VRead full reviewThis bucket-list hotel in the ever-so-chic eighth lives up to the hype (as long as you're prepared for the sticker shock).Readers Choice Awards
Gold List - Ritz Paris$$$ | France, Paris, 15 Place VendômeRead full reviewAs long as you're prepared for the sticker shock, this Place Vendôme palace is a must-stay for history buffs and hotel junkies.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List Hot List - Hôtel Le Grand Mazarin$$$ | France, Paris, 17 Rue de la VerrerieRead full reviewA Wes Anderson meets Alice in Wonderland literary-salon vibeReaders Choice Awards
Hot List - Cheval Blanc Paris$$$ | France, Paris, 8 Quai du LouvreRead full reviewEnter into luxury within an iconic Parisian setting.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List - Le Meurice, Dorchester Collection$$$ | France, Paris, 228 Rue de RivoliRead full reviewImagine 18th-century opulence presented through the filter of a Salvador Dalí painting, and you’ve got Le Meurice.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List - Hôtel Lutetia$$$ | France, Paris, 45 Boulevard RaspailRead full reviewThe comeback act of the decade: a fabulous Art Deco grande dame that’s had a super-chic makeover.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List - Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Dorchester Collection$$$ | France, Paris, 25 Av. MontaigneRead full reviewLive the glam life in a hotel awash in Paris's fashionable history—and, with the help of the fashion editors who stay here, it's fashionable present-tense.Readers Choice Awards
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The Best Things to Do in Paris
- 32 Best Things to Do in ParisParis has so much, it can be hard to plan an itinerary. Here's our list of what you simply can't miss.
- 5 Best Day Trips from ParisA guide to charming getaways near the City of Lights.
- 12 Best Museums & Galleries in ParisFrom the Centre Pompidou to the Palais de Tokyo (and yes, of course, the Louvre), these are the French capital’s must-do museums.
- 18 Best Places for Shopping in ParisWhere to treat yourself in the City of Light.
- 19 Best Paris Walking ToursHit the pavement to experience these notable walks.
- 15 Best Things to Do in Paris With KidsDinner boats, dragon slides, amusement parks: you'd think this city was built for little ones.
Editor Recommendations
- Hôtel de la MarineFrance, Paris, 2 Place de la ConcordeRead full reviewThe former royal Garde Meuble—the depository for the King’s furniture collections, crown jewels, tapestries, and decorative arts.
- The Bourse de Commerce-Pinault CollectionFrance, Paris, 2 Rue de ViarmesRead full reviewThe home of the Pinault Collection is a striking domed building, painstakingly restored over the course of a decade.
- La Galerie DiorFrance, Paris, 11 Rue François 1er
- Crazy Horse ParisFrance, Paris, 12 Av. George V
- Bibliothèque Nationale de France - RichelieuFrance, Paris, 58 Rue de Richelieu
- Musée de la Chasse et de la NatureFrance, Paris, 62 rue des ArchivesRead full reviewIt doesn't often make the top ten list for travelers, but it should.
- Fondation Cartier pour l'Art ContemporainFrance, Paris, 261 Bd RaspailRead full reviewThe average Paris visitor may overlook it, but the initiated in contemporary art won’t come to Paris without stopping here.
- Musée des Arts DécoratifsFrance, Paris, 107 Rue de RivoliRead full reviewThe home to one of the world’s largest collections of decorative arts, design, and fashion has to be this grand.
- National Museum of Natural HistoryFrance, Paris, 57 Rue CuvierRead full reviewPart curio cabinet, part institution of higher learning, the museum has exhibitions that inspire awe in visitors of all ages.
- Père Lachaise CemeteryFrance, Paris, 16 Rue du ReposRead full reviewVisitors flock to the A-list graves here, with Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, and Jim Morrison among the most-visited.
- Eiffel TowerFrance, Paris, Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole FranceRead full reviewIt's one of the most beloved and recognizable landmarks in the city, and it provides an orientation point for Paris.
- Musée Yves Saint Laurent ParisFrance, Paris, 5 Avenue MarceauRead full reviewAn inconspicuous location on a quiet street in the 16th arrondissement means visitors arrive here with the clear intention to take a deep dive into the world of YSL.
- Barbizon and the Auberge GanneFrance, Barbizon, 92 Grande RueRead full reviewVillage filled with art history.
- Parc de la VilletteRead full reviewIf you can spare an afternoon, check out this pleasantly untouristed park up in the 19th arrondissement, which also houses the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, the largest science museum in Europe.
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Retracing Julia Child’s Footsteps Through Paris, 75 Years Later
A food writer shares what it was like to eat, cook, and shop in Paris as Julia Child knew and loved it.
The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Paris
- 29 Best Restaurants in ParisHow to decide where (and what) to eat in one of the world's most happening culinary hot spots.
- 25 Best Bars in ParisThe City of Light has no shortage of places where you can find a proper pour.
- 20 Best Pâtisseries in ParisA few of our favorites to kick-start your sweet, sweet adventures.
- 22 Best Cafés and Coffee Shops in ParisNo surprise, the city is a specialty coffee capital.
- 20 Best Food Tours in ParisWhere to sample the city's moveable feast, from food emporiums to wine caves under the Louvre.
Editor Restaurant and Bar Recommendations
- L’Avant Comptoir$$ | France, Paris, 3 Carr de l'OdéonThe idea behind this quirky standing-room only joint is to load up on the first-class finger food.
- Tekés$$ | France, Paris, 4bis rue Saint SauveurA fabulous introduction to vegetarian cooking for even the most carnivorous of diners.
- Comice$$$ | France, Paris, 31 Avenue de VersaillesA cozy, Michelin-starred experience in a quiet stretch of the 16th arrondissement
- Kubri$$ | France, Paris, 108 Rue AmelotA Lebanese spot that's one of the most dynamic and creative restaurants to open in Paris
- Le Bon Georges$$ | France, Paris, 45 Rue Saint-Georges
- Pavyllon$$ | France, Paris, 8 Av. Dutuit
- L'Arpège$$$ | France, Paris, 84 Rue de Varenne
- Plénitude$$ | France, Paris, La Samaritaine, 8 Quai du Louvre
- yam'Tcha$$ | France, Paris, 121 Rue Saint-Honoré
- Café Maxime Frédéric at Louis VuittonFrance, Paris, 26 quai de la Mégisserie
- Datil$$$ | France, Paris, 13 Rue des GravilliersThe sought-after chef Manon Fleury's first restaurant delivers.Hot List
- Espadon$$$ | France, Paris, 15 Place VendômeThe longtime fine-dining institution within the Ritz—Place Vendôme's grandest hotel
- Alluma$$ | France, Paris, 151 Rue Saint-MaurThis elegant neo-bistro has found its crowd with a vibrant ode to Levantine flabors—on and off the plate.Hot List
- Le Doyenné$$$ | France, Saint-Vrain, 5 Rue Saint-AntoineWhere more than 100 varieties of heirloom fruits, vegetables, and herbs make their way from the onsite garden into the vibrant cooking.Hot List
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