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My girlfriend and I want to spend about a week in Paris. The most convenient time for us to take time off work is during the first two weeks of August. However, I have read mixed reviews about visiting Paris during that time. Some say it’s not really ideal because much of the city slows down for the summer break; many Parisians leave for holidays, and some restaurants, bakeries, and shops will be closed. It might feel a bit empty. What do you think? Should we still go or consider another destination?

My girlfriend and I are planning our first trip to Paris and will be staying for 6 full days. Since it’s our first time, we would like to see the main highlights (Notre Dame, Montmartre, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, etc.), but we also don’t want to rush around too much, we would prefer to take things at a more relaxed pace.

We are currently debating whether or not to include a visit to Versailles. It will take up a full day, which feels like a big chunk of time. We were considering going early in the morning and maybe just visiting the main palace, but it means we would skip the gardens and the Petit Trianon.

For those who’ve been: do you think Versailles is worth it on a 5-day trip to Paris?

Hi everyone,

Thinking about going to a cabaret in Paris, but it's quite expensive. Is it fun and worth the price?

Would you recommend going? If yes, which one?

Thanks!

Bonjour,

My girlfriend and I are traveling to Paris in August. We are trying to find a place to stay that is relatively cheap. We plan to do the typical tourist sightseeing (Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Montmartre, Notre-Dame... ) and take one (or two) day trips to either Versailles, Giverny, or the Loire valley. What is a good area of Paris to stay? Some hotels are cheaper, but they seem pretty far away from the main sights. Any suggestions of affordable hotels/arrondissements to stay? Thank you