Paris Packing List 2026
Paris Travel Guides
👕 Clothing
Parisians dress effortlessly stylish — avoid overly tourist-casual looks at nice restaurants
Paris involves enormous amounts of walking on hard pavements
Spring and autumn in Paris involve regular showers
Versatile for cooler evenings and adding polish to outfits
For dinner at a brasserie, the opera, or upscale restaurants
🔌 Electronics
💶 Money
Paris is largely cashless — most places accept card
€30–50 for outdoor markets, patisseries, and tips for guides
Rechargeable card for Paris metro and buses — buy at any station
🎒 Gear
📄 Documents
Schengen area — check if your nationality needs a visa
EHIC/GHIC for EU/UK; comprehensive insurance for all others
Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Versailles — book online to skip queues
Essential tips for Paris
- →Book the Louvre and Eiffel Tower well in advance — walk-up queues can be 2+ hours
- →Learn a few basic French phrases — Bonjour, S'il vous plaît, Merci go a long way with locals
- →Be alert for pickpockets around tourist hotspots — carry bags in front and keep phones in pockets
- →Paris tap water ('eau du robinet') is excellent and safe to drink — carry a reusable bottle
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