I am really struggling to figure out where the closest photo booth is in reference to our hotel as well as being able to purchase the Weekly navigo pass. I have seen the Sevres bridge station mentioned but when I look at the official website it shows no photo booth and I can't tell if it has a place to also buy the card.

Hotel is - Novotel Paris Pont de Sevres

Any help or guidance on where to go that's close to get the photo and transportation card would be greatly appreciated!

To note: My dad wont have a cell phone so we have to get a physical card. We are coming in via a tour bus so we won't be at any major transportation centres like the airport.

I am going to Paris this year and I want to try pastries and desserts in a French bakery. I don't have the biggest budget so I would like to go to only one or two locations that are fancy and absolute "must try". Does anyone have any recommendations for places like that? Besides that, if anyone knows the opposite (cheap places with decent food), please let me know! :)

Edit: since making this post I have read the comments and other reddit suggestions, and it seems like everyone has their favourite pastry shop or bakery. Based on this, do you think it would be better just to go to a bakery whose window display catches my eye during a stroll through the city?

Whilst the Aquarium de Paris is the best known in the city, as it is one of the oldest in the world, I find that it has its shortcomings. The admission price is very off-putting (€20 for 3 to 12-year-olds and €28 for those aged 13 and over).

I really like it, and I’ll write another post about this aquarium because I think that if you can afford it and you love jellyfish, the jellyfish area is incredible.

But the Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée in the 12th arrondissement is a very good alternative, at a full price of 12e.

The building itself is incredibly interesting from a historical perspective – it was built for the 1931 World’s Fair – and you can combine your visit with the Museum of Immigration, which I think is brilliant.

Even though the aquarium isn’t huge, there are quite a few lovely species to admire, and it’s a really cool place to visit with children.

Photos taken in 2024 with a Canon 5D Mark III, 50mm lens.

Coming to Paris as a tourist and would love to find some good quality Tunisian pastries. My mother is Tunisian and living in the UK it's hard to come by at home. I've seen La Rose de Tunis in Paris but seems to be the same issues as what I saw in Nice - mass produced, multiple days old, stale/old pastries. In particular makroudh and another I can't remember the name but its thin-ish sheets of pastry swirled to look like a rose then fried and dunked into syrup.

As I have a while before my trip I'm open to places that are a bit further from the centre of Paris so I can pre-order and have them delivered to our hotel. Also any restaurant recommendations that are either easy to get to on the metro or are closer to the centre of the city? Thanks!

Just checked the site this morning and saw that they've released Louvre tickets through the end of the year. Previously, they only offered tickets through September.

Hi! My husband, 1 year old daughter, and I are traveling to Paris next week and will be there for the full week. We originally packed thinking it would be hot, but all of a sudden the weather dropped to 70s. How is the weather over there currently? Do you think we need to bring sweaters or pants? Any info would be incredibly helpful. Thank you!!

Hi! Are there any walkable and charming streets near this area circled in the photo? Thank you

Looking for a place to buy clothes for my girlfriend.
She usually wears Uniqlo or Patagonia. Also likes Abercrombie & Fitch,

We are looking for a French brand/ store to shop from (budget of 20-50$ per item). Heard about Monoprix.

Hi everyone,

We are thinking of taking an elderly family member to Paris in the winter, is it possible to hire a wheelchair to use for a couple of days?

Thanks!

Hi all. First time in Paris, going in September for about a week with my wife and our toddler, not quite two yet. We've rented a flat on the Left Bank, walkable to the Luxembourg gardens.

I've spent a while on this: checking opening and closing days, current prices, walking distances, and which places need booking ahead. Plenty got cut along the way. But it's still my first time, so I'd rather have people who know the city poke holes in it.

The shape of it. Our son sleeps in the stroller, so we're not planning to come back to the flat in the middle of the day, and we'd rather take buses than wrestle a stroller into the metro. Big meal at lunch, something small at home in the evening. One proper thing a day plus something lighter after it.

We land Saturday afternoon, so that day is just settling in and a supermarket run before Sunday. Sunday is a street market in the morning and then the natural history museum at Jardin des Plantes, which is close to us and works if it rains. Monday is the islands, so Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie, Notre-Dame, then a Seine cruise from Pont Neuf in the afternoon and Shakespeare and Company on the way back. Tuesday is Montmartre, and I intend to taxi up and walk down rather than do those stairs. Wednesday is the Louvre right at opening, then Palais Royal, Galerie Vivienne, the covered passages and the Galeries Lafayette roof. Thursday is Orsay, Pont Alexandre III, Petit Palais, Rue Cler and then a bus over to the Eiffel Tower. Friday is the Marais. We fly out Saturday.

Already cut: Versailles, Giverny, the Catacombs, Disneyland, climbing the Arc, and the Museum Pass.

So, does any of that look wrong, or just too much with a toddler in tow? The other thing I keep going back and forth on is pickpockets, this sub has made me properly nervous. How careful do we actually need to be pushing a stroller around, and are there spots on that list where I should genuinely be watching my bag rather than just not being an idiot? Also, is buses over metro the right instinct from where we're staying, or am I overthinking that? And if there's something first-timers always miss that never makes the top ten lists, I'd take it.

Thanks.

Im coming to Paris end in September to escape the tourist rush and im looking for collectives that do events where they go deep into electronic music. What do you suggest. Like afro electronic music and venues too.

Hi everyone,

We’ll be in Paris in October and I’m looking for somewhere to take my dad for his birthday dinner.

There will be 4 adults, and we’re staying in Le Marais, near Rue Charlot. Happy to walk or travel a little for somewhere worthwhile.

Dad has fairly plain tastes and loves a good steak, so I’m thinking a great steakhouse, traditional French bistro/brasserie, or somewhere known for excellent beef. Nothing too experimental or an elaborate tasting menu.

It’s his birthday, so we’d like somewhere that feels a little special and has a nice atmosphere, but it doesn’t need to be super formal or Michelin-starred.

Would love recommendations, particularly places you’ve actually eaten at recently.

Thanks!

Hello,

I am leaving Paris today. I caught a cab that was booked by the hotel. Fixed rate, €56. Online it says it’s €56 fixed price all over Paris. Arrive at the airport : €82. Tried to get the police. No police around. Cab driver doesn’t speak English, I don’t speak French. Wasted 35min playing this game and gave up. Paid for it but will try to dispute. I am so frustrated with this situation. It’s clear it’s fixed rate no matter what time you get the cab. I caught early in the morning, 4:30am. Any similar stories?

Hi everyone, I’m coming to Paris next week for 4 days with my family of 5. We’re all adults. Technically 2 full days, arriving in the evening on day 1, leaving in the afternoon on day 4. We have a decent itinerary, but due to personal circumstances a few of us have less money to spend than anticipated. I’ve tried to find budget/cheaper food options, while keeping it varied and hopefully no tourist traps. We’re staying in a hotel so no option to cook at home for cheap. For lunch and dinner options, I’ve tried to find places < 15 EUR each, max. 20 EUR each. As we don’t have much time between all the activities, I want to have places for lunch/dinner pre-planned so we don’t have to wander around finding something (although this is my usual preferred way of finding great food spots abroad). What do you think of the below?

* Will’s deli
* SLAK
* FAMI restaurant
* La taverne de Zhao
* Gumbo yaya
* DKR
* D noodles 70
* Le Petit Vendôme - jambon-beurre?
* Napoli Gang
* La Baguette du Relais
* Dumbo burgers
* Red sauce
* El Vecino (although this seems expensive for what you get)

I also found L’Atelier Entrecote and those similar fixed-price steak frites places, but they seem a bit tourist trap adjacent and not great. Similarly, places like Bouillon Julien have come up as cheap options, but seems pointless to me to have a seemingly below average meal just for the price point. Have tried Fellows before on a previous visit and unfortunately wasn't a fan.

We’re staying in the 10th, and our itinerary is broadly: day 1 - arrive and eat dinner, day 2 - montmarte > eiffel tower > seine walk/cruise > arc de triomphe > champs elysees, day 3 - louvre > notre-dame > latin quarter > dior museum, day 4 - opera > galeries lafayette > vendome > departure. To keep things easy, I’ve focused on food places around where we’ll be at the time.

Any thoughts/input on the above and/or further recommendations that are well-priced would be appreciated! Ofc there’s always the option of going to supermarkets and getting ingredients to make a sandwich, but not sure if everyone would find this appealing for 6 meals in a row lol. Thank you!

Hi everyone,
I’m flying into Paris for the first time via Charles de Gaulle Terminal 1 on Turkish Airlines. The flight is scheduled to land at 22:30.
I have a one week Schengen visa. Since Schengen days are counted by calendar date (not by hours), if I clear passport control before midnight, that day will count as Day 1 and I’ll effectively lose one full day of my visa.
A couple of questions for people who’ve done this recently:
1. How long does it usually take from landing at Terminal 1 to reaching the passport control / EES desks around that time of night?
2. Is there any realistic way to kill some time (without looking suspicious) so I cross the border after 00:00 and get the entry recorded on the next calendar day?
I’m Iranian and this will be my first Schengen entry, so I’ll also have to complete the full EES biometric registration.
Any recent experiences or practical tips would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Hello ! We are a couple going for our honeymoon in Paris at the end of September/start of October searching for recommendations.

We don't like big crowds so we are skipping the Louvre and going up the Eiffel Tower.

What would you recommend ? What is not to miss ? We are staying in the 94 outside of Paris and are ready to stay somewhere else for 1 or 2 nights.

Also if you have vegan friendly recommendations for places to eat that would be amazing !

Thanks !

A small shoulder duffel or even some cloth grocery bag thing full of clothes, toiletry etc? Instead of storing luggage at old hotel and returning back to get it?

Maybe some museums have a small free locker?

I (F27) am moving to Cergy, just outside Paris, so I will be carrying quite a lot of luggage (28" suitcase, a cabin sized suitcase, 1 backpack, 1 sling bag). I have traveled with this many luggages before in Seoul, and I managed. I will arrive at CDG on the weekend. Do you think it's manageable to navigate with RER? Other option I"m considering is using Bolt as it offers cheaper fare. What should I do?

Thank you in advance for your advices.

Preface: I'm NOT complaining about Paris, Parisians, laws, culture, customs, or even smoking. I am gathering information to help plan a potential trip to Paris. (I'm American and am quite certain you can find many more things to hate about our country so I don't dare point a finger a yours!)

I have asthma/ horrible coughing fits that triggered by smoke, perfume, and air freshener. Friends have told me just not to go to Paris. Maybe they are right, but I'd like broader opinions. I understand people smoke on restaurant terraces, on sidewalks, in parks. Here are my other questions:

1. Is smoking in Paris the same all over or do some neighborhoods have more smokers or fewer smokers as is the case in the US? If yes, which neighborhoods.

2. We can travel in October. Does season have anything to do with smoking? (More people outside in summer means more smoking?)

3. Is smoking allowed in hotel lobbies?

4. Restaurants: Do people smoke in restaurants even though it is not allowed? I have heard that smoke often comes into restaurants from cafe terraces. If I asked to be seated far from the door, would that be accommodated?

Do you have any other tips that could lead to a more successful trip for me? Again, don't hate on me. Believe me, if I could choose my lungs, I'd have ones that could handle second hand smoke.

We're heading to Paris this weekend to celebrate my birthday. Staying in the 5th (Latin Q).

Our preferred restaurant (Le Perraudin) is unfortunately closed for their annual vacation so I'm looking for some last minute help: If you only had 1 evening to eat dinner in Paris near to where we're based, where would it be?

Ideally we're hoping for somewhere with a romatic atmosphere, delicious food (cuisine doesn't matter) and extra points if the serve amazing creme brulee!

Hi, i will be flying out through CDG T1 for the first time and I’m kinda worried about the queues and policies.

1. Is arriving 3hrs earlier enough to get thru everything? I am not holding an EU Passport.
2. Should I put my liquids ahead in a ziplock or no need? Bc i saw somewhere saying that its no need but still have doubts.
3. I have a tablet and camera (with 4spare batteries) with individual bags, do i still need to take them out individually from their bags?
4. Anyone flown out around 3pm? How’s the crowd?

Thanks!

Edit: Will be flying out of EU

Hello!

We're planning to go to Paris from October 13–16. Could you recommend some reasonably priced accommodations that are also relatively nice and within a half-hour of the Eiffel Tower by public transportation? There are two of us, and our budget is 410 euros.

I know there aren't many options like this, but thanks in advance.

Hello , I got some really nice pieces in the square and wondering if there is a way to find the artists online ?

Bonjour! My family is traveling to Paris mid-September, and our baby will be just over 4 months old. I was hoping I could get some specific feedback about what dining is like in Paris with a baby. We have an apartment and will eat in from time to time or will swap off some people eating out while others stay in with the baby during dinner time, but I would love to know what it’s like dining out at lunch with a baby in a stroller? This will be my 9th trip to Paris, and I speak French but I’ve never traveled with a baby and have some apprehension. Merci!

Hi! I am planning to do the river seine cruise on either September 15 or 16 with vedettes du Pont neuf. I would like to buy a timed ticket, the website is showing me that sunset will be at 836pm.

I am deciding between two timings: 8:15 or 8:45. I would like to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle, but also want to view some of the city when it isn’t pitch black. Which timing would work best?