Paris honeymoon
Bistros, bridges and a tower that sparkles on the hour. The classic, for good reason.
The short answer
Best for couples who want city life, culture, great food and shopping. Go in Apr–Oct.
Best value: Feb–Apr, Jul–Aug, Oct–Nov, good weather outside peak season.
- January: Mixed (cold). 7°C, 64 mm rain.
- February: Good (cold). 10°C, 54 mm rain.
- March: Good. 12°C, 72 mm rain.
- April: Best. 16°C, 51 mm rain.
- May: Best. 19°C, 76 mm rain.
- June: Best. 23°C, 69 mm rain.
- July: Best. 26°C, 45 mm rain.
- August: Best. 25°C, 66 mm rain.
- September: Best. 22°C, 60 mm rain.
- October: Best. 17°C, 72 mm rain.
- November: Good (cold). 11°C, 63 mm rain.
- December: Mixed (cold). 9°C, 76 mm rain.
- Ideal stay
- 3–5 nights
- Fly into
- CDG
- Your visa
Visa rules depend on your passports. The visa checker shows both of yours.
Prices are estimates for two; visa rules are from a dataset. How we know
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (a good four-star or boutique hotel), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. Off-peak prices; peak months add about 20% to the stay. Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
Rule from the Passport Index dataset (ilyankou/passport-index-dataset), updated 10 Oct 2026; not individually confirmed with each government. Confirm on the official site: European Commission: Schengen visa policy (link checked 10 Oct 2026).
- Visa-free:
- No application. You are admitted on arrival, for a set number of days.
- Visa on arrival:
- No application in advance. You get the visa at the airport, usually for a fee, with proof of onward travel.
- eTA (online):
- A short online authorisation before you travel, linked to your passport. Not a visa, but you can’t board without it.
- e-Visa:
- A visa you apply for online before you travel. Allow a few days to a few weeks.
- Visa required:
- Apply at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before you travel. Allow several weeks.
When to go
The best time for a honeymoon in Paris
- January: Mixed (cold). 7°C, 64 mm rain.
- February: Good (cold). 10°C, 54 mm rain.
- March: Good. 12°C, 72 mm rain.
- April: Best. 16°C, 51 mm rain.
- May: Best. 19°C, 76 mm rain.
- June: Best. 23°C, 69 mm rain.
- July: Best. 26°C, 45 mm rain.
- August: Best. 25°C, 66 mm rain.
- September: Best. 22°C, 60 mm rain.
- October: Best. 17°C, 72 mm rain.
- November: Good (cold). 11°C, 63 mm rain.
- December: Mixed (cold). 9°C, 76 mm rain.
Month-by-month weatherTemperature, rain, sunshine and sea for all twelve months
| Month | High / low | Rain | Sun / day | For a honeymoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 2°C | 64 mm · 7 wet days | 3.5 h | Mixedcold |
| February | 10° / 2°C | 54 mm · 6 wet days | 5.3 h | Goodcold |
| March | 12° / 4°C | 72 mm · 8 wet days | 7.1 h | Good |
| April | 16° / 6°C | 51 mm · 6 wet days | 10.0 h | Best |
| May | 19° / 9°C | 76 mm · 8 wet days | 10.8 h | Best |
| June | 23° / 13°C | 69 mm · 7 wet days | 11.7 h | Best |
| July | 26° / 15°C | 45 mm · 4 wet days | 11.7 h | Best |
| August | 25° / 15°C | 66 mm · 6 wet days | 10.8 h | Best |
| September | 22° / 12°C | 60 mm · 6 wet days | 9.0 h | Best |
| October | 17° / 9°C | 72 mm · 8 wet days | 6.5 h | Best |
| November | 11° / 5°C | 63 mm · 7 wet days | 4.7 h | Goodcold |
| December | 9° / 4°C | 76 mm · 8 wet days | 3.5 h | Mixedcold |
Averages for 2015–2024 from Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5) 2015–2024. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Download this table: CSV · JSON (CC BY 4.0)
Sample Honeymoon Book
7 nights in Paris in April
When
April 2027
Stay
7 nights
Sunset
20:41
Your April
- Daytime high
- 16°C
- Night low
- 6°C
- Wet days
- 6
- Sunshine
- 10.0h
Golden hour from 19:59; sunset 20:41.
- Bonus: Spring blossom and long, light evenings.
What it costs
On the ground for two, 7 nights in April, flights not included.
- Simple & lovely$1,904$272 a night
- Comfort$4,004$572 a night
- Splurge$10,374$1,482 a night
Includes city tourist tax.
About these prices
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (three levels, from guesthouses to four-star to five-star or villa), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. April prices (not peak season). Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
Papers
Visa rules depend on your passports. The visa checker shows both of yours.
Where this comes from
Rule from the Passport Index dataset (ilyankou/passport-index-dataset), updated 10 Oct 2026; not individually confirmed with each government. Confirm on the official site: European Commission: Schengen visa policy (link checked 10 Oct 2026).
Always confirm on the official government site before you book.
Where to stay
Le Marais
Medieval lanes, galleries, falafel and wine bars.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Classic Left Bank: bookshops, cafés and bistros.
Day by day
- Day 1
- DayLand at CDG and check in near Le Marais
- SunsetSunset at 20:41: an easy first dinner near Le Marais
- Day 2
- DayA day in Saint-Germain-des-Prés: classic Left Bank: bookshops, cafés and bistros
- NightDinner cruise on the Seine
- Day 3
- DayDay trip to the Champagne cellars of Reims
- DayExplore Le Marais: medieval lanes, galleries, falafel and wine bars
See days 4–8
- Day 4
- DayA slow café morning and a long lunch
- NightRooftop drinks with the city lit up
- Day 5
- DayNothing planned. That’s the plan
- NightPicnic below the sparkling Eiffel Tower
- Day 6
- DawnMontmartre lanes and Sacré-Cœur at dawn
- DayA free day near Le Marais
- Day 7
- DayA free day near Le Marais
- Day 8
- DaySlow breakfast and one last walk in Le Marais, then back to CDG
Trip kitWhat to book ahead, a packing list for April and a few words of French
Pack for April
- Passports, IDs and printed bookings
- A universal plug adapter
- Warm layers and a proper jacket
Words of love
French
“Je t’aime”I love you
MerciThank you
The full price picture is on Paris honeymoon cost and packages: 3 to 10 nights at three comfort levels, flights from eight cities and what a fair package should include. For the whole trip, how to budget for a honeymoon covers the fees that quotes leave out.
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Moments for two
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- Dinner cruise on the Seinenight$$
- Picnic below the sparkling Eiffel Towernight$
- Montmartre lanes and Sacré-Cœur at dawndawn$
- Day trip to the Champagne cellars of Reimsday$$
- Rooftop drinks with the city lit upnight$$
From couples who went
Real honeymoon experiences in Paris: the good and the bad
What they loved
- Things to do3
- Romance & privacy1
- Food & drink1
- Weather1
- Value for money1
- Where they stayed1
What went wrong
- Where they stayed2
- Value for money1
- Safety1
Read all 12 experiences, with links to the originals
The good 8
Romance & privacyAlong the Seine
Jet lag turned into their favourite memory: up at 5 or 6 am, walking empty streets along the Seine, then the first croissant from a café just opening.
“A quiet, serene Paris, just waking up, was lovely.”
Couple · Fodor’s forum · Aug 2024 · Read the original
Things to doEiffel Tower
They timed an evening river boat to reach the foot of the Eiffel Tower on the hour, just as it began to sparkle.
“Stepped onto the dock at 9:00, and the lights went nuts (on the tower) above our heads.”
Couple · Fodor’s forum · Aug 2024 · Read the original
Things to doEiffel Tower
Go up the Eiffel Tower after dark, when the lights sparkle on the hour; they found it uncrowded at night. Monet's water lilies at the Orangerie take little time and are unforgettable.
“I think going up the Eiffel Tower at night is more special than during the day”
Couple · Fodor’s forum · Aug 2024 · Read the original
Things to doPalais Royal
A rainy-day plan: walk from the Tuileries to the Palais Royal and into the glass-roofed covered passages, such as Galerie Vivienne and Passage Jouffroy. Then coffee by the Canal Saint-Martin.
“The passages are an especially good option for a rainy day.”
Couple · Fodor’s forum · Aug 2024 · Read the original
Food & drinkEiffel Tower
Of all their meals, the one they still talk about was dinner inside the Eiffel Tower at 58 Tour Eiffel, the cheaper of its two restaurants. Book well ahead and dress up a little.
“We had wonderful meals in Paris but the one we always remember was at the 58 Tour Eiffel in the Eiffel Tower.”
Couple · Rick Steves forum · Jun 2021 · Read the original
WeatherLe Marais
Winter works: this repeat visitor enjoyed January as much as spring. Pack a raincoat and waterproof shoes, and stay in the Marais for cafés, cobbled streets and walks to the river.
“I’ve been to Paris in the dead of winter and enjoyed the city in January as much as my stays in April and May.”
Repeat visitor · Rick Steves forum · Jun 2021 · Read the original
Where they stayedLatin Quarter
A small Latin Quarter hotel with a room that was spacious by Paris standards, a generous breakfast and a team they called 'a gem'.
“The location is everything... this place and the people are a gem.”
Honeymooners · Tripadvisor review · Jul 2018 · Read the original
Value for moneySaint-Germain-des-Prés
Ten nights for two in a 4-star Saint-Germain hotel for about $1,435, booked prepaid for March. A Navigo transport pass and a Museum Pass kept other costs down. Their warning: you'll spend more on food than you plan.
“we were able to stay at Artus Hotel (4*) for 10 nights at $1,434.90 prepaid via hotels.com.”
Couple · Rick Steves forum · Mar 2017 · Read the original
The bad 4
Value for moneySentier
Paris rooms are small even at the top end. For over $800 a night they got a cramped room, weekend noise from the courtyard, and a food credit that didn't cover breakfast.
“The room itself was incredibly small and underwhelming.”
Tripadvisor review · Feb 2025 · Read the original
Where they stayed
They booked the hotel's 'best room' two months ahead for the honeymoon, and the day before check-in they were moved to a lesser one. Get room promises in writing, and have a plan B.
“in less than 24 hours I was relocated to an inferior room”
Honeymooner · Tripadvisor review · Sep 2024 · Read the original
SafetyCDG airport train
Pickpockets work the airport train. One grabbed a wallet as the RER doors opened at Charles de Gaulle and was caught only because the doors closed on him.
“Pickpockets are active at the train station at Charles de Gaulle airport”
Family · Tripadvisor review · Jun 2024 · Read the original
Where they stayedLe Marais
A famous hotel on the Place des Vosges let them down: a small room and a quiet, lonely feel.
“It was beautiful, but boring.”
Couple · Tripadvisor review · Aug 2017 · Read the original
These are individual experiences, not ratings. A hotel named here is where something happened, not a recommendation or a warning about the hotel today. Quotes are checked word for word against the original; we leave out anything older than 2015. Last read 2026-10-10. How we choose them
Before you go
Good to know before you book Paris
- The Eiffel Tower sparkles for five minutes at the start of every hour after dark.Source: Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel
- In August many Parisians go on holiday, and some small restaurants close for weeks.Source: Local custom
Plugs, tipping, water and phones in France
- Plugs and voltage
- Type C, E · 230 V / 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Safe to drink. Tap water is safe; ask for “une carafe d’eau” and it is free.
- Tipping
- Service is included by law; leave small change or round up for good service.
- Phone and eSIM
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free. EU/EEA roaming plans work here at home rates; non-EU phones: buy a local or regional eSIM.
- Money (EUR)
- Euro. Contactless works almost everywhere.
- Emergency numbers
- 112 · Ambulance (SAMU) 15 · Police 17 · Fire 18
Applies to Paris and the rest of France. Editorial summary, reviewed 2026-10; customs and networks change, so check the official entry site and your government’s travel advice before you go.
Questions couples ask
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