Best time to go to Paris

Paris is just an hour’s flight from London so, unsurprisingly, the climate doesn’t vary a great deal from the UK’s. July is hottest, with the mercury reaching as high as 30°C during this month. This is also the most popular time to visit, so it’s worth considering spring or autumn if you’d prefer to dodge the crowds. January is coldest, when 5°C is the norm. And you’re most likely to get rained on in May.

Passports & Visas

British citizens don’t need a visa to enter France but must have a valid passport. You can check your passport’s valid for France using our handy tool. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france/entry-requirements.

Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. It’s also a good idea to get a European Health Insurance Card – or EHIC – before leaving the UK. You'll get a new UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) instead of an EHIC. You can apply at www.gov.uk/european-health-insurance-card. Visit www.nhs.uk/ehic for full details on what it covers. You do not need to apply for a GHIC if you already have an EHIC. Your EHIC remains valid in the EU until it expires. An EHIC or GHIC is free of charge. You’ll need to have both this card and adequate travel insurance. Though it’s not a substitute for travel insurance, it entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as French nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france/health