By season
| Season | Clothes | Do not forget |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (December to February) | Warm coat, sweaters, hat, gloves, base layers | Waterproof shoes, moisturiser |
| Spring (March to May) | Layers, jacket, light raincoat | Compact umbrella |
| Summer (June to August) | Light clothes, sunglasses, hat | Water bottle, sunscreen, a cover-up for churches (shoulders covered) |
| Autumn (September to November) | Jacket, sweater, scarf | Raincoat, closed shoes |
All year round
- Shoes: two comfortable pairs, already broken in, for 15,000 steps a day.
- Plugs: France uses 230 V with type C and E sockets; you need an adapter if you come from the UK, the US, Japan or many Asian countries.
- Bag: one that closes in front of you, because pickpockets target tourist areas.
- Documents: valid passport, travel insurance, digital copies; depending on your nationality, check the entry formalities.
- Phone: power bank, cable and an eSIM to be connected on arrival.
For each season
See Paris in winter, in spring, in summer and in autumn. If you go home with too much luggage, see left luggage in Paris.
