Luxury and boutique hotels in Paris

When to go

The city is beautiful any time of year, though in August it can resemble a ghost town as all the Parisians are en vacances.

Getting there

• Planes

  Most international flights land at busy Charles de Gaulle airport; regional flights arrive into Paris Orly. Buses and trains run regularly from the airports to the city centre at a fraction of the cost of taxis.

• Automobiles

  Leave driving to the professionals here – far better to stroll along the Seine or explore the cobblestoned alleys of Saint-Germain-des-Prés on foot. If you do need horsepower, order an Uber (they’re especially handy if your French is not too bon).