If you are looking for the ideal time to experience the authentic City of Light, look no further. November is an absolutely amazing month to explore Paris. With the bustling summer and early autumn rushes having finally subsided, there are not many tourists around, allowing you to easily avoid large crowds.

French cuisine is a pillar of the city's identity, and eating well here doesn't require a luxury budget. From a warm croissant at a corner bakery to a candlelit dinner in a cosy bistro, these are the dishes that will make your trip unforgettable

If you ask any seasoned traveler or lifelong local, they will undoubtedly tell you that fall is the most beautiful time to visit Paris. The intense heat of the summer has finally faded, yet the winter frost is still months away.

Discover our guide to the Catholic heritage of Paris and find out what to see in the city, from the Gothic masterpiece of Notre-Dame and the sacred Sainte-Chapelle to Saint-Denis and the iconic Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre.