Flights
While flight prices are tracking a bit higher than normal, we have found the best prices through Air France (our preferred airline) or French Bee. We recommend analyzing all of the different flight options via www.google.com/flights so you can pick the best option for you.
Getting Around
Taxis from the Airport
Taxis from both CDG and Orly offer flat rates to central Paris. To the Right Bank (where The Hoxton is located), the fare is €56 from CDG and €45 from Orly. Be sure to take only official taxis, which are located at the terminal taxi stands and marked by an illuminated “TAXI” sign.
Taxis from both CDG and Orly offer flat rates to central Paris. To the Right Bank (where The Hoxton is located), the fare is €56 from CDG and €45 from Orly. Be sure to take only official taxis, which are located at the terminal taxi stands and marked by an illuminated “TAXI” sign.
Uber / Bolt
Ride sharing apps are widely available throughout Paris and is an easy option for getting around. Bolt tends to be a bit more cost effective, so we recommend downloading the app.
Ride sharing apps are widely available throughout Paris and is an easy option for getting around. Bolt tends to be a bit more cost effective, so we recommend downloading the app.
Metro
The Metro is another great way to travel around the city. You can purchase tickets at the stations or buy a Navigo pass through the Île-de-France Mobilités app.
The Metro is another great way to travel around the city. You can purchase tickets at the stations or buy a Navigo pass through the Île-de-France Mobilités app.
Our Favorites
Go-To Boulangerie
BO&MIE is of our favorite go-to bakeries in the city and a reliable stop for something sweet. Kris loves the raspberry croissant, while Philipp always chooses the classic pain au chocolat.
BO&MIE is of our favorite go-to bakeries in the city and a reliable stop for something sweet. Kris loves the raspberry croissant, while Philipp always chooses the classic pain au chocolat.
Best Ice Cream
Berthillon, at 31 Rue Saint-Louis en l’Île, is our favorite spot for ice cream in Paris and an ideal place to cool off in the summer.
Berthillon, at 31 Rue Saint-Louis en l’Île, is our favorite spot for ice cream in Paris and an ideal place to cool off in the summer.
Best Shopping
Galeries Lafayette is our favorite department store for shopping and one of the most beautiful in the city. Printemps is just nearby, and both stores have lovely rooftop terraces with sweeping views.
Galeries Lafayette is our favorite department store for shopping and one of the most beautiful in the city. Printemps is just nearby, and both stores have lovely rooftop terraces with sweeping views.
Favorite Neighborhoods
Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Le Marais are two neighborhoods we especially love. We spent many weekends strolling through both and discovering new corners each time.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Le Marais are two neighborhoods we especially love. We spent many weekends strolling through both and discovering new corners each time.
Sites To See
Eiffel Tower
A Paris classic for good reason. Visit at sunset or after dark to see it sparkle on the hour.
A Paris classic for good reason. Visit at sunset or after dark to see it sparkle on the hour.
Louvre Museum
Home to the Mona Lisa and countless other masterpieces. Even a walk through the glass pyramid courtyard is worth the visit.
Home to the Mona Lisa and countless other masterpieces. Even a walk through the glass pyramid courtyard is worth the visit.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
One of Paris’s most iconic landmarks and always worth seeing. Be sure to check tickets and visiting times in advance here.
One of Paris’s most iconic landmarks and always worth seeing. Be sure to check tickets and visiting times in advance here.
Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
Stroll down Paris’s most famous avenue, ending at the iconic Arc de Triomphe.
Stroll down Paris’s most famous avenue, ending at the iconic Arc de Triomphe.
Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur Basilica
A charming hilltop neighborhood known for its artistic history, winding streets, and beautiful views over Paris.
A charming hilltop neighborhood known for its artistic history, winding streets, and beautiful views over Paris.
Palace of Versailles
Just outside the city, but well worth the trip. The gardens are every bit as impressive as the palace itself.
Just outside the city, but well worth the trip. The gardens are every bit as impressive as the palace itself.
Musée d’Orsay
A favorite for Impressionist art, with works by Monet, Van Gogh, and many others.
A favorite for Impressionist art, with works by Monet, Van Gogh, and many others.
Luxembourg Gardens
A beautiful spot to slow down, take a stroll, and enjoy one of Paris’s loveliest parks.
A beautiful spot to slow down, take a stroll, and enjoy one of Paris’s loveliest parks.
Sainte-Chapelle
Famous for its breathtaking stained glass and one of the most stunning chapels in Paris.
Famous for its breathtaking stained glass and one of the most stunning chapels in Paris.
