Cheap city break Paris
Paris is the most visited city in the world: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Montmartre and cafés on every corner. Booked smartly it is cheaper than you think. Flight or train from the Netherlands, 3 days from €400 per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Paris →When is the best time to go?
April to June and September to October: 15-22 degrees, shorter queues at the museums. Avoid July/August (hot, the Parisians themselves away, some restaurants closed). December for Christmas markets and romance.
The best neighborhoods in Paris
- Marais Hip, Jewish neighbourhood, indie boutiques and cocktail bars.
- Saint-Germain Classic chic, the café culture of Sartre/Beauvoir.
- Montmartre Sacré-Cœur and little artists' squares.
- Latin Quarter Students, affordable, the Panthéon and Notre-Dame.
- Canal Saint-Martin Hipster paradise with indie cafés.
Top 5 things to do in Paris
- Eiffel Tower + Trocadéro Climb it for €29 or admire it free from the Trocadéro.
- Louvre €22, come Tuesday/Thursday evening for fewer crowds.
- Montmartre + Sacré-Cœur Climb the hill, church free.
- Picnic along the Seine Bread, cheese and wine from €15.
- Père Lachaise cemetery Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, free.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
From Schiphol you fly direct to Paris CDG in about 1 hour 20 with KLM and Air France; the RER B reaches the centre in 35 minutes (€11.80 flat fare). Often just as easy is the direct train (Eurostar, formerly Thalys) Amsterdam to Paris in about 3 hours 20, from €35 if you book early. In the city a metro ticket costs €2.50 and a Navigo weekly pass €30.75 (all zones).
What does a Paris city break cost?
Hostels from €30, mid-range hotels €100 to 160, apartments around €110 per night. Admission 2026: Eiffel Tower summit by lift €36.70 (stairs to the second floor from €14.80), Louvre €22, Musée d'Orsay €16, Versailles from €21. Save with free museums on the first Sunday of the month and a picnic by the Seine. Food: croissant €1.50, lunch boulangerie €8, dinner brasserie €25 to 40, coffee €4.
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Frequently asked questions about Paris
When is the best time to visit Paris?
April to June and September to October: 15-22 degrees, shorter queues at the museums.
Which neighborhood is best to stay in Paris?
Marais is a good first choice: hip, Jewish neighbourhood, indie boutiques and cocktail bars.
How do I get from the Netherlands to Paris?
Directly from Schiphol to Paris CDG (CDG) in 1 hour 20 minutes.
What does a Paris city break cost?
From €400 per person for 3 days including transport; hostels from €30 and mid-range hotels €100 to 160 per night.
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