Visit Paris: attractions, itineraries & restaurants
Charles De Gaulle (CDG) · Paris, France
One-stop guide to Paris: top attractions, 3- and 5-day plans, restaurants, neighbourhoods, history, safety tips, Google Maps places, and YouTube videos — plus live flights into CDG on Global Flight Map. You should not need another search tab for the basics.
History & facts about Paris
- Paris evolved from a Seine island settlement into the political and cultural capital of France — and a template for the modern European capital.
- Haussmann’s 19th-century boulevards, bridges, and parks still structure how you walk the city today.
- The Louvre-to-Eiffel axis and Left/Right Bank rivalry define tourist geography; locals live in quieter arrondissements beyond the postcards.
- Café culture, haute cuisine, and revolutionary history all compete for your attention — pace yourself.
Top attractions in Paris
Named places open in Google Maps
Best areas & neighbourhoods
- Le Marais ↗
Historic streets, museums, falafel, boutique shopping.
- Latin Quarter / Saint-Germain ↗
Bookshops, cafés, Left Bank classic Paris.
- Montmartre ↗
Sacré-Cœur views, village lanes, busy summit crowds.
- 1st / Louvre–Tuileries ↗
Major museums and gardens; start early.
- Canal Saint-Martin ↗
Younger dining scene and evening walks.
Top restaurants & cafés
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Restaurants
- Septime ↗
- Frenchie ↗
- Breizh Café ↗
- L'As du Fallafel ↗
- Le Comptoir du Relais ↗
- Pink Mamma ↗
- Café de Flore ↗
- Pierre Hermé ↗
Cafés
Signature foods
- Croissants
- Steak frites
- Macarons
- Cheese plate
What to do in 3 days
- Day 1: Île de la Cité / Notre-Dame area, Louvre (timed entry), Seine evening walk.
- Day 2: Eiffel Tower + Trocadéro photos, Musée d'Orsay, Left Bank dinner.
- Day 3: Montmartre morning, Marais afternoon food crawl.
What to do in 5 days
- Day 1: Orientation along the Seine + Île Saint-Louis ice cream.
- Day 2: Louvre half-day + Tuileries + Palais-Royal.
- Day 3: Orsay + Saint-Germain café hopping.
- Day 4: Versailles day trip (RER C) or full Marais + Picasso Museum.
- Day 5: Canal Saint-Martin, covered passages, last pastry run.
Watch out & practical tips
- RER B from CDG: watch bags; prefer validated tickets only.
- Petition and bracelet scams near Sacré-Cœur and Eiffel Tower.
- Many museums close one weekday — check before you queue.
- Restaurant reservations help at dinner; lunch menus are better value.
Extra tips
- RER B from CDG
- Museum pass
- Walk arrondissements
Google Maps near Paris
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YouTube: watch before you fly
Search links open the best matching travel videos on YouTube
- Paris travel guide (overview) ↗
Full city walkthroughs and first-timer orientation videos.
- Top attractions in Paris ↗
Must-see landmarks and photo spots.
- 3 days in Paris ↗
Ready-made short itineraries from creators on the ground.
- 5 days in Paris ↗
Longer itineraries including neighbourhoods and day trips.
- Best restaurants in Paris ↗
Food tours, local favourites, and where to eat.
- Where to stay in Paris ↗
Hotel and neighbourhood advice for first visits.
- Paris walking tour ↗
Virtual walks so you recognise streets before you land.
- Paris history explained ↗
Documentaries and explainers on the city’s story.
Plan the flights first
- Open all destinations from CDG on the map
- Compare airlines, one-stop options, loyalty XP/miles, and CO₂
- When you land, use the Google Maps and YouTube sections above — no extra searching needed for the core plan
Long-form blog version: Visit Paris complete guide
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