Paris.
Flight from TLV
4h 42m
Best season
אפר–אוק
Avg temp
16°
Currency
€ EUR · 1=₪3.52
Time zone
-1 שעה מול ת״א
Language
צרפתית
Plug
C / E · 230V
Visa
אין צורך בוויזה לישראלים לשהייה קצרה של עד 90 יום, בכפוף לכללי שנגן ולדרישות הכניסה העדכניות
Safety
יעד תיירותי בטוח בדרך כלל; מומלץ להיזהר מכייסים במטרו, ליד מגדל אייפל ובמוקדי התיירות, ולהתעדכן בהמלצות לישראלים
Overview
🇫🇷Paris
🇫🇷France
Paris is a city break with an unmistakable sense of style: croissants and coffee in Saint-Germain, a Seine cruise past the Eiffel Tower, then cocktails in Le Marais or a performance at Palais Garnier. Israeli travelers come for romantic weekends, shopping at Galeries Lafayette and the Champs-Élysées, masterpieces at the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay, and family trips featuring Disneyland Paris.
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Where to stay
Where to stay in Paris
Each area and who it suits best.
Le Marais, 3rd–4th arrondissements
Pretty lanes, boutiques, and bars meet the Jewish quarter on Rue des Rosiers, within walking distance of the Seine and Centre Pompidou.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 6th arrondissement
Parisian cafés, galleries, and polished streets near Luxembourg Gardens create a romantic atmosphere with prices to match.
Latin Quarter, 5th arrondissement
A lively, convenient base around the Panthéon and Rue Mouffetard, close to Notre-Dame, Luxembourg Gardens, and restaurants at varied prices.
Opéra and the 9th arrondissement
A central base near Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, and Palais Garnier, with excellent transport and a useful concentration of kosher restaurants and groceries nearby.
Montmartre, 18th arrondissement
Steps, cafés, and Sacré-Cœur views create a cinematic Paris, though it is wise to choose a quiet street away from noisy Pigalle.
Year-round weather
Year-round weather in Paris
Temperature averages
Real climate dataינו
7°
2°
Cool
פבר
10°
3°
Cool
מרץ
13°
5°
Cool
אפר
16°
7°
Recommended
מאי
20°
10°
Recommended
יונ
25°
14°
Excellent
יול
25°
16°
Excellent
אוג
25°
15°
Excellent
ספט
22°
13°
Excellent
אוק
17°
10°
Recommended
נוב
11°
6°
Cool
דצמ
9°
4°
Cool
Most pleasant weather: יונ · יול · אוג · ספט
Peak season for Israelis (when everyone goes): אפר · מאי · יונ · ספט · אוק
Based on a 3-year average · measured in Paris · Open-Meteo
This week in Paris
Measured in Paris
21°
Partly cloudy
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Things to do
Things to do in Paris
On the map
Paris on one map
Every spot travelers love — tap a pin for photos, opening hours, navigation and booking.
Suggested plan
A perfect Paris itinerary
Day by day, so you can picture the whole trip.
- 1
Day 1
The islands and the Marais
Begin on Île de la Cité, see Notre-Dame, and enter the spectacular Sainte-Chapelle with a timed reservation. Continue along the Seine to Place des Vosges and the Marais, stopping in the Jewish quarter on Rue des Rosiers before an evening at the neighborhood's bars or bistros.
- 2
Day 2
The Louvre and Right Bank
Spend the morning at the Louvre with a timed ticket, focusing on the collections that interest you rather than trying to see everything. Walk through the Tuileries Garden and Place de la Concorde, then continue up the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe, ideally around sunset.
- 3
Day 3
Eiffel Tower and Saint-Germain
Start with the Trocadéro view and ascend the Eiffel Tower using a pre-booked ticket, then stroll through Champ de Mars. In the afternoon, explore Saint-Germain and Luxembourg Gardens, finishing with an evening Seine cruise as the monuments light up.
- 4
Day 4
Montmartre, Opéra, and shopping
Reach Sacré-Cœur before the crowds, wander through Place du Tertre and the lanes behind the basilica, then descend through Montmartre. Continue to Palais Garnier and Galeries Lafayette, including its free rooftop view, with time for shopping along Boulevard Haussmann.
- 5
Day 5
Versailles or Disneyland
Couples and history lovers can visit the Palace of Versailles, its Hall of Mirrors, and gardens with an early timed reservation. Families may prefer a full day at Disneyland Paris; check ride availability and buy tickets in advance, especially during Israeli school holidays and summer.
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Budget
How much does Paris cost?
Real ILS price ranges, so you know what to expect.
Round-trip flight from TLV
₪900–2,200 (summer: ₪2,800+)
Mid-range hotel nightly
₪650–1,150 (double room)
Restaurant meal
₪75–150 (per person)
Local beer
₪25–40
Coffee
₪10–22
Short taxi ride
₪45–85
Rental car daily
₪180–350 (excluding parking)
Daily budget per person
₪450–850 (excluding hotel)
Good to know
Good to know before Paris
Getting around
From the airport
From Charles de Gaulle, RER B reaches Gare du Nord, Châtelet–Les Halles, and Saint-Michel in about 35–50 minutes for roughly ₪50. Official taxis use fixed fares of around ₪220 to the Right Bank or ₪260 to the Left Bank, usually taking 45–75 minutes. From Orly, Metro 14 reaches central Paris in about 25–35 minutes for roughly ₪45–50; an official taxi costs around ₪145–180.
Need a car?
No. The Metro, RER, and walking cover the city well, while traffic, one-way streets, and expensive parking make a car a burden. Rent only on the day you leave Paris if continuing to the Loire Valley, Normandy, or Champagne.
Tips
For several daily rides, load Metro and RER tickets onto Navigo Easy or use contactless payment where available. Take RER A to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy for Disneyland and RER C to Versailles Château Rive Gauche for the palace; keep phones and wallets secured on the Metro and in crowds.
Kosher & Jewish
Chabad / community
Paris has several Chabad centers, but no single location serves every tourist district. Chabad Champs-Élysées in the 8th is convenient for those staying in the western center, while the Marais has long-established synagogues and Jewish community life around Rue Pavée and Rue des Rosiers. Check current addresses, service times, registration, and Shabbat meal arrangements in advance, and carry a passport if required by security.
Kosher food
The strongest kosher selection is in the Marais around Rue des Rosiers and Rue des Écouffes, with additional kosher restaurants, bakeries, and supermarkets in the 9th, 17th, and 19th. Israeli visitors often combine kosher falafel and sandwiches in the Marais with certified groceries and a pre-booked dinner; observant travelers should verify current certification, opening hours, and early Friday closures. Vegetarian dishes in regular restaurants are available but do not replace certified kosher food.
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Currency & rates
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₪3.52
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₪351.8
1,000 EUR
₪3,518
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Visa & documents
Visa & documents for Paris 🇫🇷
What you need before you fly
- אין צורך בוויזה לישראלים לשהייה קצרה של עד 90 יום, בכפוף לכללי שנגן ולדרישות הכניסה העדכניות
- Passport valid 6 months
- Travel insurance, leave details for a quote
Local tips
Good to know about Paris
- 🚇Load rides onto a Navigo Easy card instead of buying paper tickets, and use the Île-de-France Mobilités app for live routes and disruption updates.
- 🏨For a first visit, stay in the Marais, Saint-Germain or the 9th arrondissement, while kosher travelers will find convenient clusters of restaurants, bakeries and synagogues in the 17th and the Marais.
- 🎟️Reserve timed entry for the Louvre, Eiffel Tower and Sainte-Chapelle, and choose Versailles opening time to get ahead of the day-tour groups.
- 🛍️When a purchase exceeds the VAT-refund threshold at one store, request a détaxe form with your passport and validate it at a PABLO terminal before checking your luggage.
- 📱On the Métro and in crowded areas such as Trocadéro and the Champs-Élysées, never leave a phone on an outdoor table and keep your bag closed in front even when someone approaches you.
- 🍽️In restaurants, say bonjour before making a request, and kosher travelers should verify opening hours and certification because many venues close on Friday afternoon and Saturday.
מאיה רוזן
Senior agent · Greece for 12 years
"To me, Paris is not a city where you rush from one attraction to the next. You let it surprise you through its cafés, gardens and side streets. Israelis fall for it when they sit with a coffee by the Palais Royal fountains and realize that the real magic is found between the famous sights."
Loves
I love taking Israelis to Rue des Martyrs in the morning for a baguette, cheese and berries, followed by a picnic in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont. It is a beautiful, neighborhood side of Paris without the central-city queues.
Skip
Do not waste a meal at a Champs-Élysées restaurant with a picture menu, where you mainly pay for the address and receive mediocre food.
Boutique pick
I would design a day that begins in Montmartre before the crowds arrive, continues through the covered passages to Palais Royal, and includes a kosher lunch in the Marais. Around sunset, we would take a golden-hour cruise from Pont Neuf, then head to South Pigalle for a drink.
Client stories
What returning travelers say about Paris
"We started with a kosher croissant in the Marais, watched sunset from the Eiffel Tower, and ended our Paris day on a nighttime Seine cruise that felt like a movie scene."
Noa and Ido, Tel Aviv
Couples’ weekend in Paris
"The kids loved the rides at Disneyland Paris, sailed toy boats in Luxembourg Gardens, and still talk about the Eiffel Tower sparkling at night."
The Levi Family, Haifa
Family vacation
"We explored Paris by bike along Canal Saint-Martin, watched Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes, and finished with rooftop cocktails in the Marais."
Ori, Daniel and Shahar, Rishon LeZion
Friends’ getaway
FAQ
Common questions about Paris
Do Israelis need a visa for Paris?
Israelis can enter Paris visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, but should check before departure whether ETIAS authorization is already required and travel with a valid passport.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
The best periods for Paris are April to June and September to October, when the weather is pleasant and crowds are lighter than in July, August, and the December holidays.
How many days do you need in Paris?
Four to five days in Paris are ideal for a first visit covering the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Montmartre, the Marais, a Seine cruise, and unhurried café time.
Are there direct flights from Tel Aviv to Paris, and how long do they take?
Direct flights usually operate throughout the week from Tel Aviv to Paris, with a flight time of about five hours to Charles de Gaulle or Orly.
What is the easiest way to get around Paris?
The Metro is the fastest way to get around Paris, using a Navigo Easy card or digital tickets and combining it with walking in central areas such as the Marais and Saint-Germain.
How much does a Paris vacation cost, and is kosher food easy to find?
A couple in Paris will typically spend about ₪1,200 to ₪2,000 per day before flights, including a central hotel, transport, and meals, with a good choice of kosher restaurants, bakeries, and supermarkets in the Marais and 17th arrondissement.
Is Paris safe, and where should you go out at night?
Paris is generally safe in tourist areas, but watch for pickpockets on the Metro and around the Eiffel Tower, Gare du Nord, and Champs-Élysées, while the Marais, Oberkampf, and Pigalle are strong nightlife choices with a taxi advisable late at night.
What can families do in Paris, and is it also good for couples?
Paris works beautifully for families with Disneyland, Luxembourg Gardens, the science museum, and Seine cruises, and for couples in Montmartre and Île Saint-Louis, while summer’s Paris Plages provides riverside lounging and activities rather than a real seaside beach.