{"id":5734,"date":"2016-02-22T10:00:38","date_gmt":"2016-02-22T09:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=5734"},"modified":"2025-06-30T14:06:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T13:06:22","slug":"an-essential-guide-to-packing-for-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/an-essential-guide-to-packing-for-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"An essential guide to packing for Paris, with Travel Director Jonathan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Packing for Paris can present a dilemma; do you pack for comfort in anticipation of hours spent navigating the streets, or prepare instead to look the part in one of the world&#8217;s most stylish cities. Then there are the countless gadgets and apps to consider, with just a select few setting themselves apart, truly making travel easier. To get a head start and avoid these common pitfalls, follow the advice of Travel Director Jonathan Holburn, who gives us his insider tips on expertly packing for Paris.<\/p>\n\n\nTour not found.\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2016\/02\/Suitcase_iStock_LuminaStock_www.istockphoto-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Travel accessories that would be worth packing for Paris\" class=\"wp-image-5736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Suitcase_iStock_LuminaStock_www.istockphoto-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Suitcase_iStock_LuminaStock_www.istockphoto-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Suitcase_iStock_LuminaStock_www.istockphoto-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Suitcase_iStock_LuminaStock_www.istockphoto-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Suitcase_iStock_LuminaStock_www.istockphoto-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Suitcase_iStock_LuminaStock_www.istockphoto.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout Paris&#8217;s changing seasons, it&#8217;s important to pack appropriate attire. For spring weather the French have the saying, &#8216;In April, not an inch of skin should be revealed; in May, just do as you feel&#8217;. Jonathan explains that this is a good maxim when planning your spring packing list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEven if it looks sunny, April showers can quickly arrive, so a waterproof jacket is useful and always keep that umbrella as a back up when you&#8217;re packing for Paris,\u201d he advises, \u201cThen, in the summer when the weather gets really hot, wear a linen shirt and bring a light cotton jacket for the evening. In autumn, a wool jacket is essential, which you can wear with a roll-neck sweater if an early dose of winter arrives. From December to February you will almost certainly need a hat, scarf and gloves (coordinated, of course).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_mmac72_www.istockphoto-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Reflection of a Parisian building in a puddle on cobblestones\" class=\"wp-image-5737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_mmac72_www.istockphoto-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_mmac72_www.istockphoto-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_mmac72_www.istockphoto-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_mmac72_www.istockphoto-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_mmac72_www.istockphoto-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_mmac72_www.istockphoto.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the time of year, comfortable shoes are a must, as Jonathan explains: \u201cParis is over 2,000 years old, so while we have some of the finest boulevards in the world, we also have cobblestone roads and squares dating back hundreds of years; these can be real ankle-busters if you don&#8217;t come with the right footwear. Sneakers are in style here, but avoid the ones you would go jogging in; this is Paris after all. Stan Smith or Paul Smith &#8216;Moogg&#8217; trainers work well, but if you want to look Parisien, try something French like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.armistice-store.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Armistice<\/a>, which are light and comfortable but chic enough to work in the evening.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you navigate the city&#8217;s streets, having the right bag is certainly key; backpacks are considered the most useful to have, but it&#8217;s worth remembering that if they&#8217;re large they often won&#8217;t be allowed in museums. For this reason, Jonathan recommends having a slim backpack, such as those made by bag designers <a href=\"http:\/\/www.incase.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Incase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_DKart_www.istockphoto-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with umbrella standing near the Eiffel tower in paris\" class=\"wp-image-5738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_DKart_www.istockphoto-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_DKart_www.istockphoto-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_DKart_www.istockphoto-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_DKart_www.istockphoto-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_DKart_www.istockphoto-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_DKart_www.istockphoto.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so much technology now at our fingertips, there are countless appliances to choose between, all promising to transform the way we travel; sometimes, it&#8217;s the simplest devices that make the real difference. \u201cWhen packing for Paris, you will thank yourself time and again if you include a universal adapter,\u201d says Jonathan, \u201cand if you&#8217;re bringing your smartphone, bring a portable battery charger too, to make sure you don&#8217;t run out of juice as you&#8217;re about to capture the Eiffel Tower.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The guidebook Jonathan recommends above all others is the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Paris-Cadogan-Guides-Dana-Facaros\/dp\/1860111173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cadogan guide to Paris<\/a>. \u201cIt doesn&#8217;t just tell you the facts,\u201d he enthuses, \u201cbut the story behind each place too. My favourite Paris app is &#8216;La Fourchette&#8217; or &#8216;The Fork&#8217;, which gives discounts on menus at restaurants.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_Mundusimages_www.istockphoto-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"The Eiffel tower seen across the Paris syline\" class=\"wp-image-5739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_Mundusimages_www.istockphoto-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_Mundusimages_www.istockphoto-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_Mundusimages_www.istockphoto-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_Mundusimages_www.istockphoto-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_Mundusimages_www.istockphoto-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Paris_iStock_Mundusimages_www.istockphoto.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get a feel for Paris before setting out, Jonathan recommends listening to the music of Francis Cabrel, and picking up the book, La Seduction by Elaine Sciolineo for the insight it gives into how Parisiens live their day-to-day lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that little bit of extra suitcase space, Jonathan recommends fitting in one more essential item: \u201cDon&#8217;t forget to pack a corkscrew; you won&#8217;t find any twist-off tops in this country, and picnics can be spontaneous things.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Travel to Paris on the <\/em><em>Paris Explorer<\/em><em> or <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/costsaver.trafalgar.com\/tours\/highlights-of-france\/summer-2016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Highlights of France<\/em><\/a><em> trips with Trafalgar.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Image credits: Cover photo of the&nbsp;Eiffel Tower \u00a9 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/eiffel-sun-cityscape-gm506875066-84435723\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iStock \/ dennisvdw<\/a>. Packing the suitcase \u00a9&nbsp;iStock \/ Lumina Stock. The cobblestone streets of Paris \u00a9&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/cobblestone-with-water-puddle-gm154953727-16146316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iStock \/ mmac72<\/a>. Paris in the rain \u00a9&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/fashion-paris-gm494182728-77304433\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iStock \/ DKart<\/a>. A view over Paris \u00a9&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/skyline-paris-france-and-the-eiffel-tower-gm155371910-19684811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iStock \/ Mundusimages<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Packing for Paris can present a dilemma; do you pack for comfort in anticipation of hours spent navigating the streets, or prepare instead to look the part in one of the world&#8217;s most stylish cities. 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