Paris guide
🇫🇷 Packing List
What to pack for Paris
In April, Paris is typically cool, 7 to 16°c (7°C - 16°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Paris essentials
- Weather: Cool, 7 to 16°C
- Light jacket
- Layers
- Umbrella
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses
- Smart casual. Parisians favor dark colors, well-fitted clothes. No athletic wear for dining.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm jacket or fleece
- Layers for cool evenings
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Food hygiene standards are high. Street food is safe. Check restaurant ratings on Google/TripAdvisor.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type C/E plugs, 230V. Carry European adapter.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: Euro (EUR)