Most of our couples visit Paris for the first time, and we are here to help. With this article, you can save time and find the perfect hotel or apartment.
While there are many great options, keep in mind that Paris gets crowded during peak season (May to October), so booking early is essential.
While there are many great options, keep in mind that Paris gets crowded during peak season (May to October), so booking early is essential.
"Bonjour all the beautiful, adventurous, and ambitious ladies, our wonderful brides. And our respect to the intelligent handsome future grooms. Hope you have a good time reading. Let's begin!"
Article by — HELEN and tim
living in Paris since 2011
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We created this map with areas marked in different colors, based on our 12+ years of experience as wedding planners and locals.
Nothing wastes time faster than not knowing where to look, which is why our map can be a game-changer in finding the right district.
Nothing wastes time faster than not knowing where to look, which is why our map can be a game-changer in finding the right district.
the map
Open your potential address and compare it with our areas
Tim: "In Paris, location is everything. It’s better to find a smaller and simpler stay in a central area than a beautiful hotel far from the center. Public transportation can be unreliable, so staying close to the eiffel tower will save you time. Paris is an old city and it's complicated to use public transportation, most of our couples prefer walking."
Staying at this red area means you'll be within walking distance of some of Paris's top attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, Pont Alexandre III, Concorde, the Louvre, Grand Palais, Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Palais Royal, and the Champs-Élysées. The Airbnbs and hotels in this area are modern and elegant. While accommodations might be a bit pricier, you're paying for the prime location in the historic heart of the city, meaning less walking and easy access to landmarks. We recommend choosing your stay here, even the room is tiny or looks simple. Because you will be there just to sleep, right?
red area, the great one
Green area is for those who want to experience life like a local. Main landmarks are far, but prices here are lower. It’s full of restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and charming, Instagram-worthy streets with flower-filled windows, all surrounded by historic buildings. With plenty of entertainment options like wine bars, boutiques, great restaurants, and takeaways.
green area, is ok
Grey area is cheap AND FOR A REASON. Though hotel rates here are lower because it’s further from the center, we don’t recommend staying in this area due to serious transportation issues. Traffic is terrible—imagine being stuck in a traffic jam for 2.5 hours on your way to your ceremony! Avoid hotels near Place Pigalle, especially downhill from Montmartre, as it’s not a family-friendly area. It is an ancient red light district. Unless you’re curious to see a less appealing side of Paris, it’s best to stay away from this neighborhood.
grey area, please avoid
White area is not Paris. We do not provide pickups from this area because it’s not Paris. The city is enclosed by the highway called Boulevard Périphérique—everything inside it is Paris, and everything outside is not. While staying outside the city can be much cheaper, especially when you rent a big Airbnb for you and the guests. But we only include transportation within Paris. If you book a stay here, please be aware that you'll need to arrange your own Uber to and from the ceremony.
To check if an address is in Paris or not, you can look at the postal code. If the postal code starts with 75, it means the address is in Paris. Any other postal code indicates that the address is not in Paris.
Any zip code for the city of Paris always starts with 75 and go from 75001 to 75020. For example:
For example, you can tell that a hotel is in Paris just by looking at its postal code:
Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, 18 Avenue De Suffren, 75015 Paris
Hotels with postal codes starting with 78, 92, 94 or similar are outside of Paris, even though they may be nearby in different areas:
Best Western Saint Louis, 2 Rue Robert Giraudineau, 94300 Vincennes.
What to expect if the hotel is outside of Paris? You can take an Uber to the ceremony or arrange for a private driver. After the ceremony, we’ll travel together to your Paris photo locations. For the return trip, you can use Uber as well. Please note, there may be an additional fee for the makeup artist, starting at €100.
To check if an address is in Paris or not, you can look at the postal code. If the postal code starts with 75, it means the address is in Paris. Any other postal code indicates that the address is not in Paris.
Any zip code for the city of Paris always starts with 75 and go from 75001 to 75020. For example:
- 75001
- 75009
- 75012
- 75116
Paris postal codes always start with 75, followed by numbers that identify specific arrondissements (districts). For example, 75001 means the address is located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, while 75009 is for the 9th arrondissement.
For example, you can tell that a hotel is in Paris just by looking at its postal code:
Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, 18 Avenue De Suffren, 75015 Paris
Hotels with postal codes starting with 78, 92, 94 or similar are outside of Paris, even though they may be nearby in different areas:
Best Western Saint Louis, 2 Rue Robert Giraudineau, 94300 Vincennes.
What to expect if the hotel is outside of Paris? You can take an Uber to the ceremony or arrange for a private driver. After the ceremony, we’ll travel together to your Paris photo locations. For the return trip, you can use Uber as well. Please note, there may be an additional fee for the makeup artist, starting at €100.
WHITE AREA (OUTSIDE PARIS)
