What to Know
What to Know
Here's everything you need to know about our Paris Wedding. ENJOY!
Dates in Paris
Dates in Paris
Plan Your Trip
You're traveling to Paris! So we recommend you stay at least seven (7) days. Most people are staying Tuesday October 10th - Monday October 16th, 2017 or longer. There is so much to see and do. Treat yourself!
Suggested Dates: Oct. 10 - 16
Wedding Day
You'll have free time between the Church Ceremony at 12 Place du Président Mithouard
Where in Paris
Where in Paris
District 7
(in French: 7eme arrondissement)
Our Wedding Church is in District 7. It also happens to be where the famous attractions are! Of course, please adventure all around Paris.
20 Arrondissements
Paris is divided into 20 neighborhoods or "Districts". The 7th arrondissement [District] of Paris is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city in France. It includes some of the major tourist attractions of Paris, such as the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, and Hôtel des Invalides (Napoléon's resting place).
There are also a ton of great restaurants.
Hotels
Hotels
Stay in District 7.
If possible, book a room in or near District 7. Paris is known for charming apartment rentals through AirBnB as well as some glamorous hotels found on Booking.com. Take your pick:
Here are some options to save you time matching
2 people
Tues. Oct. 10th - Mon. Oct. 16th
In / Nearby District 7
Here are some options to save you time matching
2 people
Tues. Oct. 10th - Mon. Oct. 16th
In / Nearby District 7
Transportation
Transportation
Get Around Paris
There are a million things to do and see in Paris. From iconic museums to fantastic restaurants with outdoor seating, Paris is paradise.
Walking is the best way to truly discover Paris and its treasures. Get lost in the most romantic city in the world. But of course you can also call an UBER, take Public Transportation (RATP), rent bikes , or embrace being a tourist and buy tickets for the Big Bus Tour.
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Take a Car
If you can't walk there, use a car service. It's quick, cheap, and easy.
Here are 2 options:
UBER
Download & Use UBER
UBER works the same in Paris as anywhere in the Unites States. So save time, see the city from above, and treat yourself.
If you're running late to the wedding, an UBER Driver will get you there fast.
Oh, and be sure to set up your account!
Le Cab
Le Cab is the French UBER.
Le Cab is a great alternative if you need. Think of as Lyft, or a really nice local taxi service. Download Le Cab as backup.
Be sure to set up your account!
Public Transit
Metro / Subway
Just like NYC's Subway and DC's Metro... Paris' "RATP" Super convenient.
The RATP Group Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (English: Autonomous Operator of Parisian Transports) is a state-owned public transport operator headquartered in Paris, France.
Rent a Bicycle
Vélib’ Bike Share
Like CitiBike in NYC or Capital Bike Share in Washington, DC, Paris has a bike share program. Cheap. Easy. Convenient.
Take a bike, return it where you like, Vélib’ is a self-service bike system available 24 hours a day, all year round. To access the service, buy a 1-day or a 7-day ticket online or at any Vélib’ station or sign-up for a long-term subscription!
Big Bus Tour
Hop on the Bus
We're tourists in Paris so why not sit back and enjoy the ride on a Big Bus Tour?
The Paris bus tours are the perfect introduction to the world’s most romantic city. Take in panoramic views of all the iconic sights, from the Eiffel Tower to the Arc de Triomphe. Hop off the bus whenever you wish to absorb the culture and live Paris your way.
Plus the app has great resources! And the buses have FREE WIFI!
Travel Guide
Travel Guide
Destinations While Visiting Paris
Scroll down for Google's Top Sites "Travel Guide".
Eiffel Tower
Directions | Website | Hours | Wikipedia
The Eiffel Tower is a wrought iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower.
Address: Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France
Construction started: January 28, 1887
Did you know: In 2017, the Eiffel Tower is 128 years old.
Montmartre
Montmartre is a large hill in Paris's 18th arrondissement. It is 130 m high and gives its name to the surrounding district, part of the Right Bank in the northern section of the city.
Date Built: March 30, 1871
Palace of Versailles
Website | Directions | Hours | Wikipedia
The Palace of Versailles, Château de Versailles, or simply Versailles, is a royal château in Versailles in the Île-de-France region of France. It is now open as a museum, and a very popular tourist attraction.
Address: Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France Area: 17 acres
Opened: May 6, 1682 Architectural style: French Baroque architecture
Did you know: The Palace of Versailles contained more than 5,000 pieces of furniture, and 6,000 paintings. softschools.com
The Louvre
Website | Directions | Hours | Wikipedia
The Louvre or the Louvre Museum is the world's largest museum and a historic monument in Paris, France. A central landmark of the city, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the city's 1st arrondissement.
Address: Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
Established: August 10, 1793
Did you know: The Louvre once again is the world's most frequently visited art museum, tallying some 8.6 million visitors in 2015.
Disneyland Paris
Website | Directions | Hours | Wikipedia
Disneyland Paris, originally Euro Disney Resort, is an entertainment resort in Marne-la-Vallée, a new town located 32 km east of the centre of Paris, and is the most visited theme park in all of Europe.
Address: 77777 Marne-la-Vallée, Chessy, France.
Opened: April 12, 1992
Google's Travel Guide
See these Sites in Paris! Use this as your Cheat Sheet.
Checklist
Checklist
Let's Prepare for Paris!
Passport
Make sure your Passport is current.
Seems like basic stuff, but back in 2006 I showed up to JFK for my flight to London and realized my Passport had expired. Don't be like me.
Passport Questions? Visit the Department of State PASSPORTS & INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL website
Take a moment now to make sure you're all set.
Hotel Room
Get a confirmation number or some verification your accommodates are all set.
Still not sure where to stay?
Visit our hotels page: im-davis.com/travel-details/#hotels
Mobile Apps
Be sure to download apps BEFORE you arrive in Paris. Better safe than sorry.
Mobile Phone
Plan ahead and let your mobile carrier that you will be visiting Paris.
AT&T can be difficult and expensive in Europe. T-Mobile is inexpensive and seamless since they partner with European carriers.
Good luck!
Credit Cards
Alert your credit card companies that you will be visiting France.
Learn the basics. The French give Americans credit for trying. Here are some phrases and vocabulary with audio!
Learn French
Tipping
RESTAURANTS
Leave €1; for every €20. So if the check is €80, you can leave anywhere from €2 - €4. Europeans think of it as a gesture, not an obligation.
In France, you will always find a service charge on your bill, above the line for TVA (European Value Added Tax). This is included in the advertised prices in bars and restaurants. By law since 2008 the service charge must be passed on to staff and must be in addition to their salary. However, In some bars, the owner may even keep the totality or part of the tip charge.
UBER
Never leave a tip in the UBER or Heetch.
TAXIS
Tip at the end of the ride depending on the quality of the service. Tips usually may vary from €5 to €10 if it is a long ride.
Usually in France, tipping when you take the taxi is as important as in Northern-American countries. Rides typically have a minimum (usually around €4-6).
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The exchange rate is basically $1 US = 1 Euro.
Currency:
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