Paris Honeymoon: Weather and Travel Guide

The City of Light is a sensory wonderland: world-renowned boutiques, cozy street-side cafes, aromatic bistros, grand avenues, jazz clubs, galleries and museums collectively cast a spell on this enchanting city. A must-visit destination for romantics and artists alike, Paris is full of urban parks and gardens, and the beautiful Seine River runs right through its heart.


Before You Go: Need-to-know info

Language: French
Entry requirements: Passport valid for three months post-departure
Flight time: 7 hours from New York City; 11 hours from LA; 8 hours from Chicago
Currency: Euro
Getting around: Metro (subway), bus and taxi


When to Go: Paris at its best

Best weather: May, June, August, September and October
Best prices: November to February


What to Do

Photo ops: Take pictures in front of the Eiffel Tower (come back at night when crowds thin out to see the city in all its glittering glory), the stately Arc de Triomphe (erected by Napoleon to celebrate his military prowess), the tourist-laden Champs-Elysees and the majestic Sacre-Coeur. For a nice overview of city vistas, hop on one of the Bateaux Mouches (motorboats that tour Paris via the Seine).

Shopping: Top designer shops dot avenue Montaigne, rue du Faubourg-St-Honore and Place des Victoires. Head toward Place Vendome for jewelry, the area around St-Germain-des-Prés for specialty boutiques and Les Halles for trendy threads. Grands magasins (department stores) near the opera house include Galerie Lafayette and Printemps. Memorize these words: soldes (“sale” — January and August are the best months), tout doit disparaitre (“everything must go”) and coin des affaires (“bargain area”).

Works of art: Must-see museums include the Louvre (once a fortress, now a sprawling museum), the Orsay Museum (which includes an excellent Impressionist collection, Art Nouveau furniture and a Belle Epoque restaurant), the whimsical Pompidou Center (home to the Modern Art Museum), the Picasso Museum, and the Rodin Museum. Gain entree to 70 museums and sites — and go to the front of the line! — with a Carte Musees et Monument (museum pass) available at museums, the tourist office and major metro stations.

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