
Coq au Vin
Coq au Vin is a classic French dish consisting of chicken braised with wine, mushrooms, and lardons. The...

Paris, the dazzling heart of France, sits along the Seine River and is famed for its storied past, iconic landmarks, and vibrant neighborhoods. In August, the city enjoys warm, sunny days and lively café terraces, perfect for strolling or picnicking with friends.
The city's rich history comes alive through the Eiffel Tower, historic cathedrals, and colorful street art. Culture thrives in bustling street markets, cozy bistros, and free summer festivals, making Paris a joyful, budget-friendly hotspot for group adventures.
Exploring art museums, sampling pastries, or relaxing in riverside parks, you’ll find plenty to enjoy together—without breaking the bank!
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Travel StyleTravelling with friends
Dates18-30 August 2025
BudgetAverage budget
AccommodationHotel, apartment or house
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Location
Île-de-France
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Religion
Predominantly Catholic
Population
2,161,000
Language
French, English, Spanish
Electricity
230V, 50Hz, Type C/E plugs
Time zone
UTCCET (UTC+1)
Country code
+33
Internet access
Widely available, fast 4G/5G, free Wi-Fi in public places
Climate
Temperate, mild winters, warm summers
Language:
French
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Most travelers reach Paris by flying into Charles de Gaulle or Orly airports, which are well-connected to city trains and budget buses. For a scenic and budget-friendly option from nearby European countries, high-speed trains like the Eurostar or Thalys offer quick access to central Paris. Intercity buses such as FlixBus provide the cheapest routes from major European cities.
Traveling by car is possible, but parking can be expensive; public transport is much easier within the city. Boats on the River Seine are fun once you arrive but aren’t used for long-distance travel. In late August, Paris has mild summer weather—no special weather concerns—but tourism peaks, so it’s wise to book everything early for better prices and availability.
Paris has a temperate oceanic climate, with mild winters and pleasantly warm summers. Rain is possible year-round, but heavy downpours are rare. Spring and autumn are comfortable and known for their beautiful light, perfect for exploring the city’s arts, culture, and sightseeing.
From August 18 to August 30, Paris is typically warm, with average highs between 22–26°C (72–79°F). Occasional heatwaves or thunderstorms can occur, but extreme weather is rare. Outdoor festivals and lively nightlife continue, and many Parisians are on holiday, so the city feels relaxed, making it ideal for food markets and relaxed tours.
Paris is famous for its baguettes, croissants, cheese, crêpes, and steak-frites. Don’t miss savory classics like coq au vin and affordable pastries at boulangeries. Local cafés such as Café de Flore and bistros like Bouillon Pigalle offer authentic yet reasonably priced Parisian fare for groups of friends.
For drinks, try French wine or apéro in a lively bar near Le Marais, or grab drinks at rooftop spots like Le Perchoir for a fun evening. Vegetarian and vegan options are widely available, with many menus in English. Tipping is optional since service is included, but leaving some small change is appreciated for good service.
Paris also boasts seasonal specialties, such as fresh oysters in winter and strawberries in spring. Reservations are helpful for popular spots, especially during busy dining hours. Be adventurous—Parisian food is as diverse as its neighborhoods, perfect for exploring with friends!

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For central charm and convenience, book a hotel or apartment in the Latin Quarter, Le Marais, or near the Louvre—areas filled with cafés, nightlife, and easy access to landmarks. Recommended mid-range hotels include Hôtel Ekta and Le Relais du Marais. Apartment rentals through Airbnb or Booking.com are popular for groups and offer more space.
If you're traveling with friends, look for multi-bedroom apartments, which often cost less per person. Neighborhoods like Bastille and Montmartre provide vibrant nightlife and a youthful vibe. August is high season, so book well in advance for stays between August 18 and 30; prices and availability can be challenging during this period.
Settle into the vibrant pulse of Paris, orienting yourselves among its neighborhoods while experiencing the first taste of French style and ambiance.
Begin your Paris adventure exploring the trendy Le Marais district. Wander its cobbled streets, dip into vintage boutiques, and savor a classic Parisian coffee at a sidewalk café for your first dose of local style.
Experience the magic of Paris as the sun sets with a relaxed stroll along the Seine. Take in the city’s iconic bridges and street performers, soaking up the romantic riverside ambiance.
Treat yourselves to a delicious first meal at a lively Parisian bistro. Try specialties like onion soup, steak-frites, or tarte Tatin to immerse in French culinary flair without breaking the bank.

3 days in Paris with a Private Guide
Take in magnificent architecture of the most romantic city in the world, contemplate its abundant history and indulge in delicious French cuisine on this Ultimate 3-day private walking Paris tour - 5 hours each day. Hit up city’s top attractions like Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Trocadero Hill, Champs de Mars, Place Vendome, Musee du Louvre, Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur Basilica, Palais Garnier, capture postcard-worthy photos of Tour Eiffel from the best view points and go up to the most bohemian hill in the world. See Arc de Triomphe, the greatest historical landmark dedicated to the victorious French armies of the Revolution and the First Empire. Experience the charm and elegance of city’s Le Marais district and St Germain des Pres, chill out at green Luxembourg gardens and Tuileries Park and explore student’s life in Latin Quarter. Private walking tour with the use of metro.

Moulin Rouge Show with Champagne and Seine River Cruise Ticket
Enjoy a combo tour, including one hour Cruise on the River Seine (Ticket for 1 hour commented Seine River Cruise to be used in the 6 months following the Moulin Rouge Show ) Le Moulin Rouge sipping a glass of Champagne or 1/2 bottle of Champagne depending on the option selected. You will be amazed by the superb dancers with their rhinestone and glitter costumes, by the sumptuous decorations and the incredible scenes that parade on the stage with its timeless French Cancan. The cruise ticket will be given to you by our guide, it is valid from the day after the service and for a period of 6 months.
From $316 USD

Paris Local Districts and Stories Off the Beaten Track Guided Bike Tour
Experience Paris charming back streets, local neighborhoods and amazing monuments as you cruise leisurely through the city of lights. Perfect for all ages and fitness levels, this bike tour is a fantastic orientation to Parisian culture and local secrets. Discover areas like the Marais, Bastille , Seine riversides, the Latin Quarter and secret passageways.
From $54 USD

Paris Sightseeing Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour
We offer you to discover Paris with our guide while riding our e-bikes that are the brand new fashion product when it comes to urban electric mobility . Our bikes does not require any driving licence. Forget the stress of urban classics transports , very comfortable and silencious they will propel you up to 25km/h. With their large tires , their disc brake system and their comfortable stool our electric bikes are accessible to everyone , their handling doesnt require more than 5 minutes .Please note that because the saddle is fixed a minimum size is required to drive ( 1m55 or 5'01 feet ). Our courses are mainly on bike lanes and sidewalks which means our tours are totaly adapted to teenagers and family friendly If you got any questions or appréhension our team is here to provide demonstration and give you all the informations necessary to ensure your trip is gonna be safe and fun Note: The indicative duration of the tour includes the briefing and test drive. See you soon .
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Paris with Love Private Guide & Driver
Paris, City Museum. Paris, City of Light! Paris, the most beautiful city in the world. From the Eiffel Tower to Notre-Dame Cathedral, passing through the majestic Louvre, I will show you the magic of Paris in a truly special, while sharing captivating stories, hidden secrets, and touching anecdotes that have made this city's heart beat for centuries. Whether on foot to fully enjoy the Parisian atmosphere, or by private vehicle for more comfort, I completely adapt to you! Our adventure will end beautifully in the historic center with the magnificent Notre-Dame and its charming streets (a real favorite of mine!). I'll be there for you, available and attentive. Don't hesitate to ask me any questions or tell me what catches your interest - this visit is yours! I can't wait to share the magic of Paris with you! See you quickly:-)
From $154 USD

History of Paris City Center w/ Notre Dame Semi-Private 12ppl Max
on this 2.5 hour intimate Semi-Private (12 Guest Maximum) guided tou of central Paris, Become a true flâneur – French for someone who enjoys a good stroll – Our expert guides will take show you all of the highlights including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Tuileries Garden while ending where the guillotine once stood at the base of the world’s most famous avenue, the Champs Elysées. There will be time for a snack and restroom break during the walk.
From $59 USD

Paris Private Guided Tour in a Vintage Open Top French Car
Dive into the 60's for an unforgettable visit of Paris ! See Paris in style by traveling through the city in a vintage open-top Citroën DS. In the company of just your party and your local guide, imagine you've traveled back in time as you soak up the sights of the Champs-Elysées, Eiffel Tower, Louvre museum, and more ! You can hop into the car after easy pickup and let your knowledgeable guide you through the City of Light, offering helpful narration as you go. - Private tour, exclusively for your party: Ensures a personalized experience. - Get your guide's attention on a personalized outing, with up to four guests - Great value for money: Four people can fit in the car in a very comfortable seats. - Get insights and local tips from your local guide. - Learn all about the city and its landmarks from your guide - See the city in style and with class in a vintage luxury and comfortable french car
From $358 USD

Paris Private Family Tour - Highlights & the Best Museum for Kids
Discover Paris with your family in a very exciting and cultural way! Explore with your private guide the most charming districts of the city, and visit the outside of the Louvre Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral. Listen to the fascinating stories and fables that your private guide has to tell. Enjoy with your children amusing games, treasure hunts, parks, prizes, and delicious pastries and chocolates. Relax on the banks of the Senna, in a lovely fountain with colorful sculptures while the children feed the ducks. Discover the romantic history of Pont des Arts, full of locks. Visit the Great Museum of Evolution with your kids. Travel back in time millions of years walking among dinosaurs and mammoths. (On Tuesdays the guide will take you to the incredible Musée en Herbe) - Full Option Only- Enjoy the art, gastronomy, and culture of Paris in this exciting experience for adults and children, and spend an unforgettable day with your family!
From $75 USD

Paris Private Tour: Highlights, Top Quarters & Eiffel Tower
Feel the magic of Paris in this complete half-day Private Tour, visiting the most emblematic places. Admire the Louvre Museum and walk through the beautiful Tuileries Gardens to the tragic Place de la Concorde, where Marie Antoinette was beheaded and where the Champs-Elysées begin. Relax and watch the local life in the most bohemian neighborhood of the city, Saint Germain de Prés, the center of French intellectuality in the '60s, while you taste Parisian crêpes, sitting at a round table (available only with the Full Option, the Standard Option does not include the crêpe stop). Explore the beautiful 'Ile de la Cité' and its famous Notre Dame Cathedral, on the banks of the Seine River. Before the end of this fantastic day, your private host will guide you to get your tickets to visit the most famous monument in the world: the Eiffel Tower. Enjoy and feel the magic of Paris in this incredible half-day Private Tour!
From $121 USD

Night / Sunset Tour of Paris in Electric Bike
We are excited to provide our customers the XLTour e-bikes that are the brand new fashion product when it comes to urban electric mobility . With our bikes forget the stress of urban classics transports , very comfortable and silencious they will propel you up to 25km/h. With their large tires , their disc brake system and their comfortable stool our bikes are accessible to everyone , their handling doesnt require any driving licence and the training is done in generally less than 5 minutes. Please note that because the saddle is fixed a minimum size is required to drive ( 1m55 or 5'01 feet ). Our courses are mainly on bike lanes and sidewalks which means our tours are totaly adapted to teenagers and family friendly. If you got any questions or apprehension our team is here to provide demonstration and give you all the informations necessary to ensure your trip is gonna be safe and fun. Note: The indicative duration of the tour includes the briefing and test drive. See you soon.
From $118 USD

Sunrise Run & Sightseeing in Paris
What's better than exploring Paris with your own legs? It's healthy, it's carbon-neutral, and it's a lot of fun! We can cover a lot of ground in a two-hour jog, with lots of breaks for storytelling and pictures. This scenic circuit explores all the iconic monuments that make Paris famous worldwide. You won't miss any must-sees and, what is better, you'll get to see them without crowds blocking the view, in the most beautiful light of the day. So what do you say about chasing sunrise at the running pace in Paris? We're taking charge of water, the perfect route and directions, good humor (ah, the runner's high...), and exciting stories. All you have to do is lace up your running shoes! Let's go?
From $73 USD

Versailles Domain Audio Guided Half Day Tour from Paris
The tour is perfect for those who prefer to explore independently. Discover the dazzling royal residence of Versailles, the largest and most sumptuous ever built by a reigning monarch and surrounded by gardens and parklands. Transfers from Paris, entrance fees to the gardens, Versailles and the Grand Royal Apartments are included. Thanks to the app downloaded on your mobile, enjoy interactive comments to make your experience more funny. “Enjoy the audio commentary from our APP to download on your device, bring your headset for a complete high experience”
From $55 USD

Notre Dame, Ste Chapel, Louvre, Montmartre, Eiffel Tower Private
Discover the best of the City of Light in a day starting in Montmartre, the most bohemian district, a haven of peace, known as the countryside of Paris. Home of artists as famous as Picasso, Renoir, Van Gogh, Modigliani, etc who created masterpieces despite the miserable conditions. We will admire moulin rouge, van Gogh and Picasso's house, today's painters in la place du tertre, the last vineyard in town ending the visit with an amazing view of Paris and the basilica of Sacre Coeur. Marvel yourself seeing the Louvre's masterpieces including the Mona Lisa. Your guide will take you into a chronological trip to the evolution of the notion of beauty. Take a metro with your guide to reach the Cathedral of Notre Dame, access to La Saint Chapel, one of the most outstanding gothic architectural jewel, take a walk around ile de la cité, the main historical area in the city and end the tour at the 'Eiffel Tower". These are the five must-sees in Paris you can't miss.
From $335 USD

Charm and Secrets of Paris Passages: Private Tour
The Covered Passages of Paris are one of the city’s hidden treasures—elegant precursors to modern shopping malls, built in the early 19th century. Once numbering over 180, only about 25 remain, having survived Baron Haussmann’s sweeping renovations. On this tour, we’ll explore six of the most beautiful and historically rich arcades—perfect for a rainy day in Paris. These passages were more than just shopping galleries—they were vibrant centers of social life and cultural exchange, frequented by writers, artists, and the fashionable elite. With their glass ceilings, ornate ironwork, and mosaic floors, they preserve the spirit of Belle Époque Paris. As we explore, you’ll hear the fascinating stories behind their creation and legacy. After sampling the delights of Passage des Panoramas, the oldest arcade in Paris, you may want to return for lunch—or, take a short stroll to Galeries Lafayette for a modern shopping experience beneath its iconic Art Nouveau dome.
From $275 USD

VIP Paris in a Day: Montmartre, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Cruise
Your Parsi in a Day VIP Tour will start with a walk outside the legendary Moulin Rouge windmill and move through the artsy Montmartre district. Continue to visit the Louvre Museum, which holds the largest and most influential collection in the world with over 35,000 works of art on display! Enjoy intimate access to all of the highlights, and a chance to awe at the iconic Mona Lisa. From there you will head over to the breathtaking natural island in the middle of Paris, Île de la Cité, and make your way to view the beloved Notre Dame Cathedral. Finish with a relaxing Seine River Cruise and soak in the views of Académie Française, Musée d’Orsay, Hôtel National des Invalides, and the Eiffel Tower! All of the above, of course, will be in the company of a professional guide, who will expertly guide you through the day and make sure you really see, feel, learn, and experience all that is Paris! Small Group (6 people) and Private Options available.
From $478 USD

Paris & Versailles Exclusive Vintage Full Day Tour on a Sidecar
More than a walk, this premium service will be 100% personalized by our team, the only limit will be your imagination. Abord on geniune vehicle for 2 passengers, 1 comfy in the sidecar 1 funny behind the pilot (possibility to switch) The Tailor Cut FULL DAY allows you to admire in all intimacy the richness and splendour of Greater Paris and its surroundings. (Versailles, Giverny, ...) Soak up the atmosphere of the capital and its surroundings in 7 hours, let yourself be transported and admire Paris area under all its seams. Enrich your knowledge of Paris by drawing on the experience of our Gentlemen Sider; Anecdotes, incongruous legends, they will surprise you. Do not visit, live it!
From $538 USD

Fontainebleau Day Trip from Paris with a Local: Private & Personalized
Escape Paris with your host and venture via train to the fairytale town of Fontainebleau where you will discover the favorite residence of French royalty for over 700 years, Château de Fontainebleau. Be dazzled by Marie Antoinette’s lavish Turkish boudoir and Napoleon’s theatre, stroll through the manicured grounds and wander the forest before heading to the charming neighboring town for lunch and to browse its open air market. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
From $409 USD

Paris Private Food Tour with your Friendly Local Guides
With your private local guide discover awe-inspiring places and lesser-known sites, capture memorable photos and indulge in delicious French cuisine on this 3-hour Paris culture and food tour. Visit perfect place for gourmets – St Germain des Pres, enjoy a leisurely lunch in the most legendary café in Paris, stroll through the charming medieval streets of Le Marais and sample the yummiest French specialties in the oldest bakery in the city. Follow your local foodie guide to the area’s best-kept gourmet secrets, including more than 60-year old café with the extremely delicious ice-cream made only of natural ingredients. Take in the views of Eiffel Tower. Do some people–watching and capture astonishing shots with prominent symbol of Paris.
From $259 USD

Private Tour: Montmartre Walking Tour, Dinner and Au Lapin Agile Cabaret
Enjoy an evening out in Paris’ most charming neighborhood! Begin with a private walking tour of Montmartre’s must-see historical and cultural sights, including iconic Basilique du Sacré-Coeur, followed by a 3-course French dinner at a local restaurant. Top it off with a truly traditional cabaret at Au Lapin Agile, unlike any other cabaret show in Paris.
From $504 USD
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