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Things change. Everything in this guide is as of 2026-10-10. Each time-sensitive fact is stamped with the date we checked it and the official page where you should check it again. Where a page would not open for us, we say so and tell you where to look. Strikes, security closures and construction can change a day with little notice: check each attraction's official site and its official social accounts on the morning you go.

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The promise: five days in Paris that your teenager will actually talk about afterwards, with the museum and transit rules for under-18s spelled out so you do not overpay. Trip length: 5 days (4 if you cut Day 5). Best months: shoulder seasons for comfortable walking; a rainy-day plan is built in for every day. Budget band: built from the verified fees below plus blanks for your lodging and flights. We do not guess hotel prices. Best for: parents of 13–18 year-olds who want a mix of icons and independence, with a few quiet moments for everyone.

At a glance

Airport: CDG or Orly; the official Paris Region Airports ticket is €14 per full-price trip, €7 reduced, as of the January 2026 rates (checked Oct 10, 2026).
Getting around: metro, RER and walking; load tickets on a Navigo Easy.
Base: Left Bank (5th/6th) or the Marais.
Must book ahead (lead times to check on the official sites): Eiffel Tower (stairs tickets require advance reservation from 29 September 2026 (checked Oct 10, 2026)); Louvre time slot (recommended, even for free visitors (checked Oct 10, 2026)); Versailles Palace time slot (checked Oct 10, 2026).
Teens go free: Louvre, Orsay and Versailles for under-18s with ID.
Closed days to remember: Louvre Tuesdays; Orsay Mondays; Versailles Palace Mondays.
Safety headline: Level 2 advisory; pickpocketing in crowds is the everyday risk.
The one thing visitors get wrong: stacking all the big sites together. Alternate a "big" day with a wandering day.