Plan Your Trip to Paris

By Courtney Traub, About.com Guide to Paris Travel

Check out this comprehensive guide to learn about how to plan a trip to Paris, including general advice on planning your Paris vacation, information on getting to Paris, tips on when to visit the city of light, Paris events and attractions, and much more.

1. Deciding When and How to Go
2. Taking Care of Travel Formalities
3. Paris Attractions and Events

4. Travel by Special Interests and Needs
5. How to Stay Safe in Paris
6. Get to Know Paris History and Culture

Deciding When and How to Go

Here's where you'll find advice and information on the best time to book your next Parisian vacation-- and details on how to get there.

• When to Visit Paris
• How to Get to Paris: Air and Rail Options

Taking Care of Travel Formalities

In this section, find all the information you need on passport and visa requirements, customs regulations, and other formalities.

• Passport and Visa Requirements for Paris
• French Customs Regulations
• How to Handle Money in Paris

Paris Attractions and Events

If you're the type of traveler who likes to plan the details of a trip ahead of time, you'll probably want to find out now what Paris attractions and events will be worth making time for on your next vacation.

• Top Ten Paris Sights and Attractions
• See the Best of Paris in Two Days: A Step-by Step Tour
• Most Romantic Paris Attractions
• Top Lesser-Known Paris Neighborhoods

• Best Places to Shop in Paris
• Top Paris Cathedrals and Churches
• Month-by-Month Paris Event Guides
• Best Free Events in Paris

Travel by Special Interests and Needs

This section is the place to look if you're a traveler with special interests or needs: learn whether Paris is accessible to travelers with limited mobility; find out where to take the kids on your next Paris vacation, or get information on GLBTQ-themed events in the city of light.

• How Accessible is Paris?
• Traveling to Paris With Kids
• Best GLBTQ-themed Paris Events
• Ecologically Friendly Travel to Paris

How to Stay Safe in Paris

Before your next trip to Paris, learn about how to stay safe and healthy in the city of light.

• Paris Safety Information and Tips
• Paris Pharmacies Open Late or 24 Hours

Get to Know Paris History and Culture

Ahead of your visit to Paris, why not learn a bit about Paris history and culture? You're likely to get more out of your vacation if you dig into the city's rich past ahead of time.

• Paris Historical Origins and Key Events
• Marais Walking Tour: See the Foundations of Medieval Paris
• Bastille Day: Holiday Rooted in the French Revolution