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39 Essential Things To Know Before Going To Paris (2023)

People looking up taking a photo of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

So, you think you’re ready to embark on an unforgettable journey to the city of love, lights, and culinary delights – Paris, the capital of France?

It’s not as easy to travel to as you might think, so you’re going to want to make sure you arm yourself with the knowledge of the below things to know before going to Paris!

View of the Eiffel Tower from our Seine River cruise

As a family of four, we visited Paris for four days at the beginning of our 4-week Europe summer trip in 2023. It has been at the top of our family travel bucket list for many years, and finally we could make it happen.

We were drawn to Paris for its magical qualities, it effortlessly intertwines history and modernity, making it the ultimate destination for families seeking an alluring escape.

Whether your teens are aspiring artists yearning to visit the Louvre, or epicureans eager to indulge in gourmet French cuisine, Paris has something to captivate every member of your family.

Mom and two daughters standing in front of a glass pyramid at the Louvre museum in Paris
Outside the famous Louvre Museum

But before you dive headfirst into your Paris trip planning, you’re going to want to brush up on a few details. In this guide, we’ve shared some insider Paris travel tips and essential on going to Paris so you can make the most out of your trip.

From conquering the Eiffel Tower to deciding where to stay in Paris and how to get around, our Paris tips come from our personal experience – and several of the mistakes we made!

Before we start, we want to thank our long-term partner, Allianz Travel Insurance for sponsoring this content. They help us help you by providing us the resources to create this helpful content.

Things to Know Before Going to Paris

It’s time to grab your beret, dust off your best “bonjour,” and join us as we unravel the secrets to planning the perfect trip to Paris. Starting with the most important thing…

1. Get Travel Insurance: Allianz Travel Vacation Confidence Index

Mom and two daughters at the top of the Eiffel Tower
Amazing view from the Eiffel Tower

We wouldn’t recommend traveling to Paris without travel insurance. It will give you peace of mind should something go wrong, like trip delays and cancellations and unforeseen events, your investment is protected and some of those unplanned costs may be covered.

They have a travel insurance policy to suit all kinds of travelers and needs. As we’re frequent family travelers, we have an annual travel insurance policy.

You may also be interested in the results from their annual Vacation Confidence Index which reports on…

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