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Culture, food, and a train that just works

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Paris rewards wandering — grand boulevards, riverside bookstalls, and a café on every corner. It's also the gateway to the rest of Europe by rail.

Getting there

How to reach Paris

Fly from Toronto (roughly 7 hours nonstop). Once there, onward European trains are easy — compare rail on Omio.

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Getting around

Once you're there

The Métro and RER are quick and dense; central Paris is wonderfully walkable; and the Seine ties the sights together.

Don't miss

The best of Paris

The Eiffel Tower & Champ de Mars

Best at golden hour, picnic optional.

The Louvre & Tuileries

Give it a morning; the gardens are free.

Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur

Hilltop views, artists' squares and quiet lanes.

A walk along the Seine

Pont Alexandre III is the city's most beautiful bridge.

Paris in pictures

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When to go

Timing your trip

Late spring and early autumn are the sweet spots. August is quiet as locals leave; winter is cool but atmospheric.

Do it on a budget

Smart-money tips

  • Museums are free on the first Sunday of many months.
  • A carnet or day pass beats single Métro tickets.
  • Bakery lunches — a baguette sandwich — are cheap and excellent.

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FAQ

Paris — common questions

How do I get to Paris?

Fly from Toronto (roughly 7 hours nonstop). Once there, onward European trains are easy — compare rail on Omio.

How do I get around Paris?

The Métro and RER are quick and dense; central Paris is wonderfully walkable; and the Seine ties the sights together.

When is the best time to visit Paris?

Late spring and early autumn are the sweet spots. August is quiet as locals leave; winter is cool but atmospheric.