Paris

Paris : The City Of Lights

Best Time of Visit

October - April

Ideal Duration for Visit

3 days

Average Budget

INR 25,000/- PER PERSON

Welcome To

Paris

Best Time of Visit

October - April

Ideal Duration for Visit

3 days

Average Budget

INR 25,000/- PER PERSON

Planning Toolkit

Summer ( June to August)

The high season in Paris spans from June to August, with July being the busiest month. The long days and beautiful weather attract visitors to Paris during the summer.

Monsoon ( April to May)

In Paris, shoulder season strikes twice. You'll almost certainly have some rain in April and May, but you'll also enjoy mild, almost-summer weather without the summer crowds.

Winter ( November to January)

In Paris, winter means Christmas decorations and Valentine's Day sweets, as well as the possibility of snow and fewer crowds to contend with. With a few pointers and this handy guide at your side, you'll be on your way to an entertaining winter trip to the City Of Light.

First Public Screening of a Film

In December 1895, French brothers Auguste and Louis Lumière presented the first public exhibition of a film. They utilised their invention, the cinématographe, to screen ten different films.

Camouflage

Camouflage, which originates from the French phrase "to make up for the stage," was initially used by the French army. During World War I, the army began using camouflage in 1915.

6100 Streets

A Paris flat was left uninhabited for 70 years under lock and key, but the rent was paid every month; when the renter died, a painting by Boldini worth more than $2 million was discovered there.

70 years unoccupied flat was still being paid

A Paris flat was left uninhabited for 70 years under lock and key, but the rent was paid every month; when the renter died, a painting by Boldini worth more than $2 million was discovered there.

By Taxi

Taxis abound in Paris. In the city, there are approximately 17,000 taxis and cars available for hiring. A Taxi Parisien sign is displayed on the roof of all official Paris taxis.

By Bus

RATP manages 59 bus lines that serve Paris and its environs. Bus rides can be paid for with t+ tickets or metro passes; unless you buy your ticket on the bus, a ride costs the same as a metro journey.

By Train

The Réseau Express Régional (RER) trains run five express lines (letters A through E) from the city centre of Paris to the suburbs. Both Paris airports are served by RER trains, which take passengers into the city centre.

By Metro

The metro, which is part of the city's RATP public transportation system, is easy to use and affordable, with 16 routes (numbers 1 to 14, then the 3 bis and 7 bis) running throughout metropolitan Paris.

Population

21.6 lakhs

Literacy Rate

99 %

Crime Rate

59.72 %

Language

French is the official language. However, Spanish, German and English are also being spoken in the city.