Paris Hotels, Maps and Attractions

Explore Paris

Use this interactive map to explore a huge range of accommodation in Paris - all available on Expedia. Click on a hotel to see the hotels in that area.

What to expect

When to go

It may sound like a cliche, but Paris really is best in the springtime.

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Flight times

From Sydney : around 22 hours.

From Melbourne : around 23 hours.

From London : around 1 hour.

Journey times

Charles de Gaulle Airport to the Louvre via metro/rail: 45-50 minutes

Orly Airport to the Champs Elysées via metro/rail: 40-45 minutes

Gare de Lyon to Disneyland® Resort Paris via metro/rail: 35-40 minutes

Must see sights

First-time tourist: The Champs Elysée and Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and Sacré Coeur for great views of the city.

City of the dead: The catacombs in the south are a fascinating maze of tunnels housing the city's dead - for the less squeamish.

Culture vulture: The Latin Quarter is a good place to get a taste of the city's architecture, while the Orsay Museum has a huge collection of art including many impressionist paintings.

Insider tips

Many of the city's museums (including the Louvre) are free the first Sunday of each month.

In spring or summer hang out with the locals in the beautiful Parc Monceau (17th) or the Buttes Chaumont (19th)

For a stunning rooftop view of Paris head to the toy section of the Galeries Lafayette in the 9th arrondissement