Is the Paris Pass 2024 worth it? We review prices and value here
After a couple of slow years like every other city, Paris is booming again and 2024 looks like another busy year for the city and its major attractions. The Paris Pass made some changes and then changed back last year and now in 2024 it’s easier and more straightforward than it’s been in a while. And unlike many other major tourist cities, most attractions in Paris didn’t increase prices in 2023 so the Paris Pass is about the same price as last year as well.
The Paris Pass can be a great tool for many visitors. Not only does it allow free entry into most of the top tours and attractions that are most popular with first-time visitors, but it also helps you plan an efficient itinerary that will save you a lot since so many of the best attractions are close together. As we will discuss below, I highly recommend both the hop-on, hop-off bus tour (in the morning) and the 1-hour Seine cruise (around sunset) whether you buy a Paris Pass or not. Fortunately, they are both included.
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The main Paris attraction passes
- Paris Pass – This includes a Paris Museum Pass (see below) and an All-Inclusive attraction pass, which includes entry to most of the famous attractions and tours that are not specifically museums.
- Paris Museum Pass – This includes only admission to nearly every major museum in Paris.
If you are NOT interested in things like the Hop-on, Hop-off bus tour, the Eiffel Tower guided climb, the (highly recommended 1-hour Seine Cruise or the wine tasting experience, then the Paris Museum Pass alone will save you money.
Prices for the Paris attraction and transportation passes
Paris Pass 2024 prices
2-day passes
- 2-day Adult Paris Pass: (including a 2-day Museum Pass) €179
- 2-day Child Paris Pass (ages 4 to 11): €94
3-day passes
- 3-day Adult Paris Pass: (including a 2-day Museum Pass) €214
- 3-day Child Paris Pass: €109
4-day passes
- 4-day Adult Paris Pass (including a 4-day Museum Pass): €275
- 4-day Child Paris Pass: €130
6-day passes
- 6-day Adult Paris Pass: (including a 6-day Museum Pass) €300
- 6-day Child Paris Pass: €140
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Prices of the most popular museums covered by the Paris Museum Pass, which is included with the Paris Pass
Palace of Versailles: €18
Built during the 1600s and 1700s, the Palace of Versailles is one of the largest and most famous palaces in the world. Always one of the most popular attractions in the Paris area, it’s outside of town and it takes 60 to 90 minutes to reach, depending on your starting point. Admission is included with a Paris Museum Pass and you’ll have to make a reservation as well.
Louvre Museum: €17
Obviously you can visit Paris and not visit the Louvre, so it’s good that it’s included in the Paris Pass. You now have to make reservations for your visit, but it’s an enormous place so that is usually simple. The building itself is a historic palace that would be worth a tour even if it didn’t contain the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, among thousands of other important pieces.
If you are an art fanatic, feel free to spend 4 or 6 hours in the Louvre or even visit twice. But honestly for most people, it gets overwhelming after an hour or maybe two. When I bring new people to Paris I walk them to the Mona Lisa and then to the Venus de Milo. By that time we’ve passed by thousands of paintings and sculptures and been there 45 minutes. After that we look around at anything else that has caught our eye, and then exit through the gift shop. A focused hour is more enjoyable for most people than wandering around for four hours unsure of what you are looking at. It’s also always pretty crowded.
Musée d’Orsay: €16
Located across the Seine from the Louvre in a gorgeous former train station, the Orsay Museum is actually more enjoyable for most people because it’s far more compact and yet also filled with super famous pieces. Here, along with smaller crowds, you’ll see one of Van Gogh’s Starry Nights, Whistler’s Mother by Whistler, and Bal du moulin de la Galette by Renoir. Honestly, you’ll probably recognize at least 10 or 12 famous paintings and you won’t wear out a pair of shoes in doing so.
Arc de Triomphe: €13
You already know what the Arc de Triomphe looks like, and it’s definitely worth going up to the observation deck on top because you’ll get many of your best Paris photos from there. Most people will climb the 234 stairs, but they also have an elevator for anyone who doesn’t look like climbing 234 stairs is possible (or a wise move). The HOHO buses stop here and it’s a good place to get off for a visit because many other people also get off so there will be empty seats on top when you want to get back on. That isn’t true of several other stops.
Sainte-Chapelle: €11.50
Conveniently located just a short walk from Notre Dame cathedral, the Sainte-Chapelle church will be another unexpected highlight of your Paris visit. This 800-year-old church has easily the world’s most impressive and beautiful stained glass windows in several different rooms. It’s breathtaking when you first see it, and one other great feature is that it’s small enough that you can easily enjoy it in less than an hour. The Paris Pass allows you to pack in many smaller and quicker attractions like this without worrying about going broke in the process.
What ISN'T included in the Paris passes
- Eiffel Tower Elevators – 2nd floor elevator: €18.10, 3rd floor elevator: €28.30
- Catacombs of Paris: €18.00
The Paris Pass DOES now include a guided walk up the 700 steps to the 2nd Floor including expert commentary, but obviously the climb isn’t ideal for everyone.
Extras included in ONLY the Paris Attractions Pass
Eiffel Tower guided climb to 2nd floor: €38
This is an exclusive deal for Paris Pass holders and it’s not for everybody, but it will be the highlight of your Paris trip for many. This is a climb of the 674 stairs up to the 2nd Floor (out of 3) with interesting live commentary and explanations in English. It takes 3 to 4 hours in total, so you won’t be racing up. If you are fit enough this will be amazing. And honestly, the 3rd floor isn’t much higher and it’s so high that all of your best photos will be from the 2nd Floor anyway.
Wine Tasting: €36.00 (includes free full-size bottle of wine for each person)
If you want to learn more about wine and try a few interesting French bottles then this is perfect. It’s a long block from the Louvre but an easy walk along the Seine, so it’s an ideal activity to schedule for after your Louvre visit. You get an English-language mini tour in a historic cellar explaining the key aspects of wine making, and then samples of three different wines near the end. They even send each visitor away with a full bottle of French wine to take with you, so it’s a hard one to pass up.
1-day Big Bus Paris hop-on, hop-off tour: €45.00
This is a full-day hop-on, hop-off pass on the double-decker bus that goes by and stops at almost every major tourist attraction in Paris in about a 3-hour loop. You can use it as transportation to get from one attraction to another, but I highly recommend starting early and doing the full loop once before hopping off. I’ve done at least 25 similar HOHO bus tours in major cities and the Paris one is easily my favorite. Paris is compact enough that the loop isn’t too long, and all of the main sights are clustered on either side of the Seine, so you don’t waste much time driving through random areas.
Whether you buy a Paris Pass or not, I highly recommend you take the HOHO bus tour on your first full morning in the city, and you will have seen all of the main sights and know how to get back to them later before noon.
Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise: €18.00
In my opinion, this is the other must-do tour in Paris, whether you buy a Paris Pass or not. These large boats with plenty of top-deck outdoor seating leave from near the Eiffel Tower on a frequent basis, but they are popular so it’s wise to get there a bit earlier than you want to depart. The trick is to select a departure right around sunset. Paris is stunning as it is lighting up for the evening, and you pass under 18 bridges that are each lit up in a unique way. By the time you get back to the Eiffel Tower an hour later, it will also be gorgeously lit up for amazing photos.
Parc Astérix: €59
This large theme park in the northeast suburbs of Paris is based on the Astérix comic book and characters, so it’s a great option and compromise if you are traveling with young ones. The place has many roller coasters and other thrill rides to go along with the character-themed attractions. There are buses that leave from central Paris that take you to the park for a fee. You can also take the RER train to Charles de Gaulle Airport and then a special shuttle from that train station to the park.
Montmartre & Sacré Coeur walking tour: €36
Leaving three times per day (10AM, 2PM, 5PM), this 90-minute walking tour is a highly recommended way to get to know perhaps Paris’ most interesting neighborhood. Especially gorgeous at night (so the 5PM tour could be perfect), Montmarte is the city’s most famous art district and community. At its center is the namesake hill with the stunning Sacré Coeur cathedral perched on top. This will be one of your favorite stops in Paris and some of your favorite photos as well.
Emily in Paris: The Unofficial Tour
Fans of the hit Netflix show will definitely be interested in this 2-mile guided walking tour of some of Paris’s loveliest neighborhoods. It only goes on Tuesdays and Fridays as of now at 1:30 PM so you’ll want to plan well in advance and make reservations. You’ll see the character’s apartment and other famous exteriors including Gabriel’s restaurant along with the bakery where she has her first pain au chocolat. If you don’t watch the show it’s definitely not worth it, but if you do this will be a major highlight.
Grevin Wax Museum: €26.50
This is the French equivalent of Madame Tussauds and it’s far more enjoyable than most people expect. With a central location close to several other included attractions, the Grevin Wax Museum is in a gorgeous building filled with over 450 characters that look so lifelike that you keep expecting them to move. There are obviously many French historical figures, but also international historical figures and athletes and actors and pop stars. You’ll know scores of them. While it’s true that you might not normally pay €26.50 to visit a wax museum, it’s great with the Paris Pass because you can just pop in for an hour or so in between other places. Most people are very impressed.
The Paris Big Bus Tour and Seine River Cruise are great ways to get oriented for first-time visitors
On your first visit to Paris you definitely want to visit the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, and hopefully the Palace of Versailles (a bit outside the city center), but you also want to have a good look at the city of Paris itself.
Whether you buy the Paris Pass or not, you’ll want to strongly consider taking the Paris Big Bus Tour (included in the Paris Pass) as well as the Seine River Cruise. Both of these offer an excellent and efficient look at all of the famous places you might want to visit later, and you can do both of them in half a day. Take the hop-on, hop-off bus tour as early in the day as you can, and plan on doing the Seine river cruise just after sunset in order to see how beautifully lit the bridges and famous buildings are at night.
Is the Paris Pass good value?
If all of the above seems confusing, you are in good company. These ‘city cards’ can be a great tool for many first-time visitors to destinations, but in some cases they cost too much or disrupt your trip in other ways. Before a trip it’s easy to plan 4 or 5 museums and attractions for each day, but once you arrive that always feels too ambitious. A big part of what makes Paris so incredible is the gorgeous city itself, not just the museums and main sights.
Another thing to consider is that if you lock in your sightseeing expenses before you arrive there will be the temptation to just rush from one thing to the next to get the most from your money. If you happen to have a day when you only get to one or two attractions, you might have a sense of guilt over missing your pre-trip goals.
On the other hand, if you prefer to pay in advance and then challenge yourself to make sure you see all the amazing sights that Paris has to offer, then the Paris Pass can be a great deal. If you are mostly interested in the museums then the Paris Museum Pass is probably the better deal, but if you also want to take a bus tour or a river cruise or do the wine tasting then the Paris Pass is the way to go.
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Important advice for getting good value out of a Paris Pass
After using so many of these city passes through the years, and also getting some comments from customers who don’t feel like they got good value out of the Paris Pass, I can reveal two important bits of advice for Paris Pass holders.
1. Start early in the day, at least on your first couple days using the pass
The number one struggle for those who regretted buying a Paris Pass is starting early enough. Especially on your first couple of days using the Paris Pass you are strongly encouraged to leave your hotel by 09:00 or so, and go to the most popular attractions first. Places like the Louvre or the bus tour tend to not get too busy until 11:00 or so, which means that if you start on those things right after breakfast you will have time to do TWO top attractions before lunch. After that you’ll have the rest of the day to do one, two, or three more activities, and you’ll still have the whole evening free to have a long dinner and wander the beautiful neighborhoods.
Some people complain that by the time they got to their first attraction of the day, the place was packed, so they started on a bad note and then felt rushed the rest of the day trying to catch up.
2. Plan your day and route before you leave your hotel
The Paris Pass comes with a very helpful booklet that shows all of the attractions on a map, with hours of operation. If you spend some time before you leave your hotel for the day, planning an efficient route that connects the attractions you want to see that day, it will all seem easy and you’ll get the most out of your Paris Pass.
If you aren’t able to plan ahead like this then maybe the Paris Pass isn’t ideal for you. If you aren’t able to spend a bit of time planning ahead, chances are you’ll be racing around and wasting a lot of time, and you’ll be unhappy with the Paris Pass.
The Paris Pass is ideal for:
- First-time visitors to Paris who want to cover most of the main sights in a few days
- Travelers who want to see and do as much as possible on a short trip
- Visitors who want to orient themselves with the bus tour and Seine river cruise
The Paris Museum Pass by itself is ideal for:
- Culture vultures who plan on visiting at least 2 museums each day but don’t care about tours or anything else
- Budget travelers coming during busy season who want to skip the ticket queues
Visiting with no pass is ideal for:
- Visitors spending more than 7 days in the city who might prefer to see only one sight per day
- Backpackers and other extreme-budget travelers
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One last thing to consider about budgeting your time in Paris
There are plenty of free things to do in Paris, many of which should be high priorities for first-time visitors, including strolling the Champs-Élysées, exploring the Montmartre neighborhood, and admiring the Eiffel Tower and the Arch de Triumphe from the street, so spending a lot of money on museums and attractions isn’t necessarily the key to enjoying the city.
Also, remember that there are only so many hours in the day, and you can only do one thing at a time. The Louvre itself takes at least 3 hours even for a “quick” visit, and while you are inside it doesn’t matter if you get 50 or 100 other “free” things included, you’ll only have time to do a few per day at the most.
However…
The Paris Pass is a popular and efficient way for first-time visitors to see all the best sights in a short time, with little stress and almost no time wasted in ticket queues. Whichever way you decide to visit Paris, you will have a good time. If you can get a discount on the Paris Pass, it’s obviously a better deal and worth considering.
Hi Roger, thanks for your informative site. I’m confused; I began to buy a Paris Pass but they seem to require that you give them the date on which you intend to start using it. is that correct? I would prefer to buy a pass and decide the specific date to begin using it during my visit, and not have to make that decision before I get there. I am visiting friends and they may have plans for me on various days, so I need to decide myself at the time, which day to actually start using the Paris Pass. Am I understanding their information correctly? Also I could find nowhere on their site to contact anyone to ask a question. Also, one final question: does the travel booklet that they advertise come as a hard-copy booklet in the mail? And does it include a full map of Paris, and of the Metro system? Thanks so much for answering these questions.
Sheila,
I’m not sure exactly why the Paris Pass asks for the date you want to start using it, but I’m sure it doesn’t matter what you put. Every Paris Pass is good for 12 months after the date of purchase, and it doesn’t become valid for the first day until you actually use it to get into an attraction. In other words, just enter your best guess for a start date, and use it whenever you are ready. This is a quote from their Terms and Conditions page:
And yes, the Paris Pass comes in the mail with a 120-page booklet that includes a description of each attraction, and a map of all of the included places. It’s actually incredibly helpful for planning your visit, so I highly recommend ordering as early as possible so you’ll have more time with the booklet. You can actually download a digital copy of the guidebook on the Paris Pass website, even before you buy the pass.
The Visite Card (transit pass) will include a map of the Metro, and there might be one in the Paris Pass book as well. It looks really confusing at first, but once you are there it quickly becomes simple so don’t stress about that part. Paris has more Metro stations by area than any other city, so you are always a short walk from one, and no more than one transfer from just about anywhere in town.
Have a great trip and let me know if you have more questions. -Roger
Hi Roger,
I am visiting Paris with my husband on 25th april till 27th april. Would like to ask certain questions whether to get the Paris pass or not?
we are first time visiter. We like to roam around and explore the city at the same time enjoy and relax as well.
How’s the weather in the last week of april? is it cold?
Would need your recommendations on Halal food as well.
Thanks in advance.
Xenab,
Right now the forecast in Paris for those dates is a high of about 20C/68F and a low of about 12C/50F with clear skies. Obviously it can change, but you should generally expect pleasant weather, and Paris isn’t known for frequent and heavy rainstorms.
If you only have 3 days and you want to put a high priority on just roaming around, then I don’t think a Paris Pass or similar passes would be wise. They are best for people who want to see the main attractions in a short time, and you have to move pretty quickly in order to save money with them. They also allow you to skip most of the longer ticket queues, so it’s easy to go quickly with them. But if your main goal is to just wander through the lovely neighborhoods and maybe see a couple of the big attractions, then just pay as you go and try to hit the sights early in the day for the shortest queues.
You should have no trouble finding halal food in many of the central neighborhoods, as Paris has a famously large Muslim population. As far as specifics, I’m no expert so you’ll be best off asking at your hotel. Bon voyage and I’m sure you’ll have a great visit. -Roger
I was recently in Paris with my sister and niece and had purchased Paris Passes for all of us. Even though I questioned whether I would get my money’s worth, when we arrive at the Louvre and were able to bypass a line about a quarter mile long (it was Spring Break), the pass immediately paid for itself in my opinion.
We went on to tour L’Orangerie, Musee D’Orsay, Versailles, Saint Chappelle, Musee Cluny and the Notre Dame Crypt and every place we went we except Saint Chappelle, we walked right it, flashing our pass.
We also took the Big Bus. Using our coupon for the bus was by far the biggest hassle of our trip as we had to get the tickets for the day of or the day before we used them. We used our metro passes to travel to sites too far from our flat to walk.
If you don’t want to spend your precious time waiting in line to buy tickets and you want the flexibility to visit or revisit a museum, I highly recommend the museum pass. Yes, you will be paying a premium of sorts, but it is worth it!
Giselle…do you know if it is possible to use the HOHO bus pass on a day that is not one of our museum days? I want to buy a two day pass, but will be in Paris 3 days. I was thinking that taking the HOHO bus the 1st day would be a great way to sight see w/my kids before we do all the museums. It will also make my husband happy not to have to do so many things in one day.
Hi Roger,
My husband and two teen children will be visiting Paris in June for 3 days only. I still can’t figure out the best pass for us. My husband is a sit in a cafe and enjoy the ambiance type of traveler, while the kids and I like to see things. We want to see the Louvre, Versailles, Notre Dame, Eiffel tower and maybe D’orsay as well as Les Invalides. Suggestions on what is the best pass/route for us. We want things to be convenient as we have limited time, but we don’t want to feel like we need to run from one thing to another to get our money’s worth.
Michele,
I understand your dilemma, and unfortunately there is no easy answer. The Paris Pass might be your best bet because it’s ideal for seeing a lot in a short time, notably the bus tour and river cruise, which are ideal for getting your bearings on your first day. The Paris Pass also will save you time by avoiding the ticket queues of most of the popular places. But the Museum Pass is obviously cheaper because it doesn’t include those tours and several other key attractions. It’s a tough call, as you’ve already discovered. I’m sure you’ll love Paris no matter what you decide, and you can see a lot more in a short time with a Paris Pass, but if you take the slow-moving approach with your husband then you’ll still enjoy the city. Sorry for not being able to help more. Bon voyage. -Roger
Giselle…do you know if it is possible to use the HOHO bus pass on a day that is not one of our museum days? I want to buy a two day pass, but will be in Paris 3 days. I was thinking that taking the HOHO bus the 1st day would be a great way to sight see w/my kids before we do all the museums. It will also make my husband happy not to have to do so many things in one day.
Michele,
Unfortunately, all of the elements of the Paris Passes (and all other such passes) are valid at the same time. A 2-day Paris Pass has everything starting on one morning and finishing at the end of the following day. Best of luck with what you decice. -Roger
Hi Roger,
The info provided by you is brilliant. I will be in Paris from the 3rd to the 6th of April and wondering if all the museums and tourist spots will be open. Can you kindly advice if all will be open or some closed due to Good Friday and Easter.
Also Sunday being Easter half a day will go in Church, so is it still worth taking the Paris Pass or is it wiser to take the 3 days 1-3 central Paris pass and 1 day 1-5 Paris+CDG/ORY pass (24.80 + 23.50) along with the museum pass.
Also there is this Paris City Pass 4 Days – Adult for 139,00 €. Price wise the Paris Pass is about 182. What is the difference between Paris Pass and the Paris City Pass as the price diff is way diff.
The below website says that the Paris city pass covers – Paris Visit zone 1-3, Paris Museum Pass (4D), Cruise and big bus.
http://booking.parisinfo.com/z6200e2x26827m466g3514_uk-paris-city-kpass-paris-pass.aspx
Your advice can help me book on-line tomorrow if possible as Friday early morning I leave to Paris
Thanks in Advance
Robin
Robin,
I just checked a few attractions and I didn’t see any that had different hours for Easter week. The French aren’t known to be very religious, and the big attractions are key parts of their economy, so evidently they find a way to stay open.
As for the differences between the Paris Pass and Paris City Pass, the Paris Pass includes an Attraction Card that covers a popular (€30) wine tasting attraction, the Dali Museum, a tour of the Opera House, the Grevin Wax Museum, and a few other things that don’t come with the other one. And if you use the 10% discount code for the Paris Pass, it’s a bit under €164 for the 4 days.
Bon voyage and I’m sure you’ll have a great trip whatever you decide. -Roger
Hello!
I am planning to be in Paris May 3-15. Most likely, I will be starting my “tourist” schedule on Monday May 4th.
I’m wondering if any of these passes (individually or a combination) will be worthwhile for me, since I have ample time (purposely planned, so I can ENJOY the city like a local would).
I’m definitely a museum/culture buff, so I intend to spend one full day at the Louvre, and definitely a daytrip to Versailles.
I will only be using the metro and RER to get around.
Your suggestions and advice are appreciated!
Thanks!
Fatima
Fatima,
With 12 or 13 days and the intention of going at a slow pace, I don’t think a pass would be good value for you. They cover all of the things you’ll want to see, but they are only efficient for people who want to do 2 or 3 or even 4 things per day. The Paris Pass is also great for covering the bus tour and the Seine cruise, which are ideal for visits of 5 or fewer days. But with as much time as you’ll have in Paris, you’ll be able to see all of those sights just in your normal travels. Bon voyage. -Roger
Hello Roger,
Thank you for your very helpful blog! I have gained much useful information. I am traveling from the US to Paris in late April with a friend and our two daughters (15 years old). I am still unclear whether 15 year old US citizen need to pay to enter the museums. Part of what i need to factor in to my decision on whether to buy a pass (and which one)!. I assume that all riders on Metro/buses/river cruise need tickets — 15 year old same as adult?
Linda,
Thanks. Anyone under 18 can visit most museums in Paris for free, and any EU citizen from 18 to 25 can as well. So your 15-year-old would get free into the museums, but would still have to pay the child rate on transport and the tours etc. That probably doesn’t make your decision much easier, but at least you know what the options are. Have a great trip. -Roger
Hi Roger,
Thank you for your kind help and blog.
I will be visiting Paris for the second time, with my husband and 1 yo son this coming April for 7 days.
My first trip to Paris was with tour group and we did the usual, going up Eiffel tower, Seine river tour, Moulin Rouge, Notre Dame and most of the time we were travelling by tour bus. So this time I want to really experience Paris, by walking and metro. I want to spend half a day at the Louvre, full day at Versailles, a day walking at the Montmatre, Marais neighbourhood and going to the Quen Flea market and having picnic at Jardin du Luxembourg, etc.
Do you think I should buy Paris Pass? Seems like I wont make full use of it. I will be staying at Champs Elysess area.
Is there any travel card that I can use as when I need? not based on days.
What is the weather like? do i need to pack my winter coat?
Thank you!
Hellen,
Considering that this will be your second visit to Paris, and that you want to see things at a more relaxed pace, and that you’ve already done at least a few of the key attractions, I think you’ll be best off without a pass. The Paris Museum Pass is obviously cheaper, but still it encourages visitors to maximize sightseeing and move quickly. In 7 days it will be nice for you to visit things as you please without rushing. Also, many of the things on your list for this trip are free anyway, and there are plenty more that you’ll discover just by walking around.
So in other words, I continue to think the Paris Pass is a very good deal for most first-time visitors who want to see the famous sights in a short amount of time, but your situation is different.
The weather in April is generally cool and fairly dry. You’ll need a light jacket or sweater, but even late at night it should be well above freezing so I don’t think you’ll need a winter coat. Bon voyage. -Roger
My family is planning on staying at Marriott Village d’Ille de France for 5 nights in mid May. We are interested in seeing the major attractions in Paris: Louvre, Orangerie, D’Orsay, Notre Dame, Eiffel, Versaille, Arch de Triumphe, Sainte Chappel, and an evening Seine River cruise. Would you recommend we purchase a 1 day mobilis day pass (zones 1-5), a 3 day Paris Visite Pass (zones 1-5) (so we have a total of 4 days of transportation from our resort to the attractions, plus a 4 day Paris museum pass? It doesn’t look like the Paris Pass would include the RER to Marne-la-Vallee Chessy train station and we are not interested in wine tasting. Please let me know what you think would be the best options for us as we would like to have time to experience walking along the champs de’elysees, and the tuillerie gardens and possibly taking a trip to catacomb. We plan on renting a car as we will be heading down to Marseille/Nice area for an additional 4 nights but understand driving/parking in Paris is not recommended so we would be parking the car at the Marne-la-Vallee Chessy train station each day. Thanks for your help.
Sepideh,
Based on what you’ve said that you want to see and don’t want to see, I think your plan sounds quite good. And I agree that you don’t want to drive or try to park in central Paris unless you are prepared to pay about €30 or more per day for daytime parking. It looks like you’ve researched this well and have come to a very good strategy. Have a great trip. -Roger
Hi Roger
This is a very informative blog. Thanks for all your input. We are first time visitors to Paris and will be arriving midday APR 14 and leaving early on Sunday, so we will have 4 full days in Paris staying near the Eiffel Tower. We want to do as much as possible (bus tour, seine river cruise, Versaille, Louvre, Arch de Triumphe, Nottre Dame, Montmarte, , Opera House, etc, as well as having time to walk around and enjoy the city. Would you recommend a 4 day Paris Pass and at that time of year (MID APRIL) will the lines be long at the attractions? Thanks in advance.
Alan
Alan,
Thanks. It sounds like you are planning to visit a great number of attractions and tours that are included with the Paris Pass, so it sounds like the 4-day version would be ideal for you. The 2-day version could work, but you’d be rushing around like crazy people trying to fit it all into those two days. A 3-day version would be nice if they offered it, but the 4-day version is only about €40 more than the 2-day version when it’s on sale as it is now. For the extra €20 per day, you’ll easily get good value out of it, partly because you’ll be able to pace yourself and do only 3 or 4 things per day rather than 5 or 6 if you tried to do it in 2 days.
As for the ticket queues, they won’t be enormous in mid April, but during peak hours they can still be pretty long because they don’t open all ticket booths in the shoulder season like this. Being able to skip those queues will also help you get more sightseeing done in a shorter time. Have a great trip. -Roger