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Things to Do in Paris

Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Paris, France — 2026 traveler picks.

Top places to see

Neighborhood

Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur

50 min from CDG

Walk up from Abbesses metro station. The Funiculaire saves the climb (metro ticket valid). Best views at sunrise.

Neighborhood

Le Marais (3rd & 4th arr.)

50 min from CDG

Medieval Paris intact — Jewish quarter, LGBTQ+ scene, and the Picasso Museum. Most alive on Sunday.

Market

Marché d'Aligre

50 min from CDG

Paris's most affordable and local market, open Tuesday–Sunday mornings. Covered hall + open-air produce section.

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Things to do in Paris

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Tours, tickets & day trips

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Eat here first

Croissant at Du Pain et des Idées near Canal Saint-Martin — consistently Paris's finest, €1.50. Queue before 9am.

Local tip

CDG is 35km from central Paris. The RER B runs direct but is notoriously unreliable. Buy tickets before boarding — inspectors are common and fines are €50+.

Where to stay

Hotels across Paris — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.