{"id":79493,"date":"2026-10-23T00:23:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T16:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=79493"},"modified":"2026-10-23T00:25:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T16:25:27","slug":"paris-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/paris-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Best Things to Do in Paris (2026): Attractions, Food & Day Trips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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You’re in for a treat. The City of Light never really goes out of style, and 2026 is a good year to be here. The Seine is swimmable again, Notre-Dame is back open after its restoration, and the caf\u00e9 terraces are as busy as ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This guide covers the best things to do in Paris for a first trip: the landmarks worth queuing for, a sunset walk along the Seine, the view from Montmartre, and a croissant from a real neighbourhood bakery. It also covers where to stay and how to pay without losing money to bad exchange rates. Prices are in euros with a rough SGD equivalent, so you can plan the spend before you fly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TL;DR: Best Things to Do in Paris (Quick Picks)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Short on time? These are the ones worth building a trip around:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paris Highlight<\/strong><\/th>Best For<\/strong><\/th>Cost<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Eiffel Tower<\/td>The view you flew here for<\/td>From 14.80 EUR (~S$21)<\/td><\/tr>
The Louvre<\/td>The Mona Lisa and 35,000 others<\/td>32 EUR (~S$46)<\/td><\/tr>
Mus\u00e9e d’Orsay<\/td>Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir under one clock<\/td>16 EUR (~S$23)<\/td><\/tr>
Sainte-Chapelle<\/td>The best stained glass in the city<\/td>22 EUR (~S$32)<\/td><\/tr>
Montmartre & Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur<\/td>Village lanes and the free hilltop view<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
Seine River Cruise<\/td>Seeing every landmark in one hour<\/td>From 17 EUR (~S$24)<\/td><\/tr>
Palace of Versailles (day trip)<\/td>Royal excess, 40 minutes out<\/td>From 21 EUR (~S$30)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. What Is Paris Famous For?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Best Time to Visit Paris<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Paris in 2026: What’s On<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. How Many Days Do You Need in Paris?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Is S$5,000 Enough for a Trip to Paris?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. 18 Best Things to Do in Paris<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Best Day Trips From Paris<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. A 4-Day Paris Itinerary<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Paris Do’s and Don’ts for First-Timers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Things to Do in Paris for Every Traveller<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Best Neighbourhoods to Explore in Paris<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. What to Eat in Paris<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Where to Stay in Paris<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Getting To and Around Paris<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Paying in Paris: Cards, Cash and YouTrip<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. FAQs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    What Is Paris Famous For?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Paris is famous for its landmarks, art museums, caf\u00e9 culture and fashion houses, all packed into a city small enough to cross on foot. In one afternoon, you can walk past a 12th-century cathedral, the world’s most visited museum and an iron tower that half the city once wanted torn down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The short list of what defines it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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