Paris for Indian Travellers: Sights, Veg Food and a Smart Plan
Description
The first stop of most Indian Europe trips: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Versailles, with easy vegetarian meals and direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Paris is where most Indian families and honeymooners start their Europe trip, and it is easy to see why: direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, a Schengen visa that covers the rest of the route, and the Eiffel Tower in the first evening. Three nights is the sweet spot. Spend one day on the Louvre and the Champs-Élysées, one on Versailles and Montmartre, and keep the evenings for a Seine cruise and the tower lit up after dark.
Vegetarian food is not a problem here. Bakeries sell cheese and vegetable sandwiches and quiches, crêpes come with cheese and mushrooms, and the falafel shops of Le Marais are a favourite cheap lunch. When you miss home food, Passage Brady near Gare de l'Est has a row of Indian restaurants. Jain travellers should ask for dishes without onion and garlic, as most French sauces start with both.
Paris is a mid-priced city by European standards: cheaper than London or Switzerland, dearer than Prague or Budapest. Book the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Versailles online before you fly, because walk-up queues can eat half a day. Keep phones and bags zipped on the metro and around the big sights, where pickpockets work the crowds.
Activities
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Eiffel Tower Night TourWitness the sparkling lights of the famous landmark at night.Book
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Louvre MuseumHome to thousands of works of art, including the Mona Lisa.Book
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Notre-Dame CathedralGothic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, reopened after the 2019 fire.Free
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Arc de TriompheA famous monumental arch honoring those who fought for France.Book
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Champs-ÉlyséesGrand avenue between Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe.Book
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Top things to do in Paris
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What others say
“The free stuff surprised me most — Eau de Paris fountains, Luxembourg Gardens, just walking and looking up.”
“The patisseries in Paris, along w everything else, are off the charts.”
“I speak barely any French, but I made a minimal effort at least and everyone was perfectly friendly to me, no problem.”
Where to eat
Mid-range Maslow
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Paris, rated 4.9 on Google by 20,913 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 560 m from Louvre Museum
- 670 m from Le Marais
Mid-range Fellows Saint-Germain
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Paris, rated 4.8 on Google by 3,284 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 600 m from Latin Quarter
- 610 m from Luxembourg Gardens
Mid-range Le Potager de Charlotte
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Paris, rated 4.7 on Google by 2,357 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 1.1 km from Moulin Rouge
- 1.1 km from Galeries Lafayette
Mid-range Jah Jah By Le Tricycle
Plant-based Afro-Caribbean-inspired dishes, including veg bowls & vegan burgers, at a colorful cafe.
Fully vegetarian- 1.5 km from Galeries Lafayette
- 1.7 km from Le Marais
Mid-range Cantine de lotus
Bi-level vegetarian restaurant serving South Asian dishes & drinks in a warm, plant-filled setting.
Fully vegetarian- 490 m from Galeries Lafayette
- 860 m from Tuileries Garden
Mid-range Green Farmer’s
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Paris, rated 4.8 on Google by 1,361 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 160 m from Moulin Rouge
- 1.1 km from Galeries Lafayette
Mid-range Adam et Eve Café - Restaurant Végétarien
Restaurant serving vegetarian & vegan dishes in a laid-back atmosphere, plus wines.
Fully vegetarian- 580 m from Louvre Museum
- 680 m from Le Marais
Mid-range Le Petit Veg
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Paris, rated 4.7 on Google by 564 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 2.0 km from Moulin Rouge
Where to stay
Hotel 34B - Astotel
Hotel du Printemps
Hôtel Malte - Astotel
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