Marceau Champs-Elysées

The best time is May through June, or September, when days are mild and dry. July and August are the hottest, but still comfortable at around 25°C, though more crowded. Rain is common year-round, with the wettest months being April, May, October, and November, each seeing about 13 rain days. For pleasant sightseeing, aim for late spring or early autumn.

The Marais, around the 3rd and 4th arrondissements, suits first-timers with its cafes, shops, and central sights; La Chambre du Marais and Hotel du Petit Moulin are here. Near the Opera district, you are steps from Palais Garnier and grand boulevards, with Chouchou Hotel and Hotel de Nell as options. Around the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe, you get wide avenues and easy transit, where citizenM Paris Champs-Élysées and Hotel Napoleon Paris are located. Bastille offers nightlife and a local feel, with Oh la la ! Hotel Bar Paris Bastille in the area.

Start with the Eiffel Tower for the city view, then the Louvre to see its vast art collection. Climb the Arc de Triomphe for the Champs-Élysées perspective. Montmartre's Sacré-Cœur offers a peaceful hilltop panorama. Relax in the Jardin du Luxembourg or Tuileries Garden for a classic Parisian pause, and don't miss the impressionist masterpieces at the Musée d'Orsay.