1st arrondissement of Paris

Find a neighborhood (arrondissement) that suits your vibe, get a lay of the land, and discover Paris' most sustainable hotels! You're coming to Paris... wahou ! (As the French would say.) Now you need to book somewhere to stay... which means a general lay of the land would be helpful! Once you know generally where you want to stay, and with a plethora of hotels to choose from, let sustainability be a contributing factor! My commentary provides practical insight to help you maximize your time here. What’s in this guide is literally what I would tell a close friend or family member asking my opinion about where to stay. My opinions are based on me, a foreigner, who has lived here since 2016 and explored the city pretty thoroughly. Just don’t forget, they’re still opinions 🙃 This guide includes: 🐌 An overview of how Paris is organized *and why!* 📍 FULL Paris neighborhood guide with my take on each one’s overall vibe. 💚 Classic sites in each neighborhood to orient you. 🏩 7+ Eco-friendly hotels. These are based on my research and supplemented by sustainable stays my past clients have found. SAVE this guide to access all future updates! 💙 This guide is FREE. I'd be so grateful if you shared this guide with a friend, left a review, or contributed a small tip. 🙏🏼

🎯 P.S. This is a living guide that I will continue to update over the course of the next few months!

Paris is one of the most magical places to visit, with some of the most iconic landmarks in the world. As beautiful as it is, it can also be very overwhelming to travel there for your first time, especially if you’re traveling with kids. It can be intimidating to think about taking a long flight, navigating public transportation, and touring places like the Louvre and Sacre Coeur with kids in tow. We know all about it, as our family recently traveled to Paris for 3 weeks. See how we made the best of visiting Paris with our kids! Here is what you can expect in this travel guide: - Flying tips and tricks and how to beat jet lag when traveling with your kids - Tips for arriving to CDG airport, one of the biggest in the world - Transportation, what you really need to know - The best things to do as a family with an interactive map - Hotel recommendations as well as the top Arrondissements for families - Photos, Videos, and more!