Paris travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Ritz Paris
Four Seasons Hotel George V
Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel
Le Bristol Paris
Le Meurice
Mandarin Oriental, Paris
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Le Grand Véfour
Le Cinq (Four Seasons George V)
Guy Savoy
Épicure (Le Bristol Paris)
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private After-Hours Louvre Tour
Several licensed operators run small-group (max 8) private tours of the Louvre after public closing time, providing exclusive access to the Denon Wing including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo without crowds. Champagne service available.
Private Seine River Cruise
Charter a private 8–12-metre boat for 2 hours on the Seine at sunset, with champagne, canapés, and a captain. Multiple operators provide elegantly appointed vessels from Port de l'Arsenal or the Eiffel Tower base.
Hot Air Balloon over the Loire Valley
France Montgolfières operates sunrise hot-air balloon flights over the Loire Valley châteaux, 2 hours from Paris by TGV. Flights last 1–1.5 hours; champagne breakfast included on landing.
Versailles After-Dark: Musical Fountains Show
The Grandes Eaux Nocturnes at Versailles (Friday–Saturday evenings, June–September) transform the gardens with illuminated fountains, fireworks, and classical music. The Grandes Eaux Musicales daytime fountain shows (weekends April–October) are equally impressive.
Private Champagne Cellar Tour in Reims
Private tours of Moët & Chandon, Taittinger, or Krug cellars with dedicated guide, vertical tasting of multiple vintages, and access to areas not open on standard tours. TGV from Paris Gare de l'Est reaches Reims in 45 min.
Haute Couture Shopping Tour
Dedicated personal shoppers and stylists for Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and Avenue Montaigne. Hermès (24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré); Chanel (31 Rue Cambon, 75001); Dior (30 Avenue Montaigne, 75008); Louis Vuitton flagship (101 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008).
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Spa Guerlain at Four Seasons George V
Spa Cinq Mondes at Hôtel de Crillon
Nuxe Spa Paris — 32 Rue Montorgueil
Luxury transport
Travel in style.