France

Paris

Last traveled · May 2014
City Snapshot
Best Months
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Ideal Stay
4–5 days
Best For
Art, cuisine, romance
GF Friendliness
8/10
Language
French
English
Moderate
City Size
Large (2.1M)
Currency
Euro (€)

Where to Stay

Recommended
Elegant Haussmann building in Paris
Where I stayed

Hôtel Arc de Triomphe

17th arr. — near Arc de Triomphe
Why I Liked It
Great location steps from the Arc de Triomphe. Lovely balcony with Parisian rooftop views.
Steps from Arc de Triomphe Balcony Views
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Elegant Paris luxury hotel facade
Traveler recommended

Le Narcisse Blanc Hôtel & Spa

Near Eiffel Tower
Why Stay Here
5-star, GF buffet breakfast on advance request.
5-Star Luxury GF Buffet Breakfast
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Gluten-Free Survival Guide

Key Phrases
"Je suis atteint(e) de la maladie cœliaque" I have celiac disease
"Est-ce que c'est sans gluten ?" Is this gluten-free?
"Est-ce que la sauce contient de la farine ?" Does the sauce contain flour?
"La contamination croisée" Cross-contamination
"Sans pain, s'il vous plaît" Without bread, please
"Ce n'est pas un choix, c'est une maladie" It’s a medical condition
Grocery Stores
  • Naturalia — best GF selection, organic focus, multiple locations
  • Monoprix — reliable GF aisle, widely available across Paris
  • Picard — frozen GF ready meals, pizzas, bread, and desserts
  • Bio c' Bon — organic supermarket with good GF range
Safe French Dishes
  • Buckwheat galettes — ask for 100% sarrasin (no wheat blend)
  • Steak frites — naturally GF, confirm frying oil is dedicated
  • Salade niçoise — tuna, eggs, olives, and vegetables, naturally GF
  • Macarons — almond-based, naturally GF (check per bakery)
  • French cheeses — nearly all naturally GF
  • Crème brûlée — classic dessert, naturally GF
Score Breakdown
Dedicated GF restaurants
Menu labeling
Staff knowledge & safety
Density of GF dining
Grocery availability
8/10 Overall GF Score
GF Friendly

GF Friendly Restaurants

10 spots
GF Score 5/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 1/5 Hotel

Ladurée

GF Options
French Patisserie
Went here
GF Score
Safety Notes
Macarons baked in separate kitchen from gluten items. Only macarons are celiac-safe.
What to Order
Macarons — all flavors naturally GF. Staff has allergen chart.
Location
75 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008
See reviews on Find Me Gluten Free

Little Nonna

100% GF
Italian
Traveler recommended
GF Score
Safety Notes
Entirely 100% GF kitchen. No gluten on premises. AFDIAG-aware.
What to Order
Wood-fired GF pizza, pasta bolognese, gnocchi, tiramisu. Complimentary GF baguette.
Location
12 Avenue Niel, 75017
See reviews on Find Me Gluten Free

Tasca

100% GF
Italian
Traveler recommended
GF Score
Safety Notes
100% GF, organic, AFDIAG-certified. Small restaurant — book ahead.
What to Order
Organic GF pizza, fresh pasta, gnocchi, four-cheese focaccia, tiramisu.
Location
46 Avenue de Suffren, 75015
See reviews on Find Me Gluten Free

Chambelland

100% GF
Bakery
Traveler recommended
GF Score
Safety Notes
Mills own rice & buckwheat flours in dedicated Provençal mill. 100% GF facility.
What to Order
Almond croissants, focaccia, Paris-Brest, chocolate bread, cookies.
Location
14 Rue Ternaux, 75011
See reviews on Find Me Gluten Free

Copains

100% GF
Bakery
Traveler recommended
GF Score
Safety Notes
Founded by someone with celiac. No gluten on premises. 13+ locations.
What to Order
Croissants, pain au chocolat, baguette sandwiches, focaccia, quiche.
Location
60 Rue Tiquetonne, 75002
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Noglu

100% GF
Bakery/Cafe
Traveler recommended
GF Score
Safety Notes
100% GF cafe/bakery/grocery. 3 locations. Staff speaks English.
What to Order
Croissants, macarons, ham & cheese baguette, scones, éclairs.
Location
69 Rue de Grenelle, 75007
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Kapunka

100% GF
Thai
Traveler recommended
GF Score
Safety Notes
100% dedicated GF Thai kitchen. Multiple locations inc. Kapunka Vegan.
What to Order
Pad Thai, Tom Yam soup, spring rolls, satay, curries, pho.
Location
32 Rue Delambre, 75014
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Riz Riz

100% GF
Asian Fusion/Vegan
Traveler recommended
GF Score
Safety Notes
100% GF + 100% vegan. Zero cross-contamination risk.
What to Order
Dragon's Back curry, rice bowls, raspberry cheesecake.
Location
221 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003
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Maison Plume

100% GF
Patisserie/Coffee
Traveler recommended
GF Score
Safety Notes
100% GF, vegan, no added sugar. In Le Marais. Closed Mondays.
What to Order
Sugar-free GF pastries, tarts, cakes. Tea house and café.
Location
61 Rue Charlot, 75003
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Helmut Newcake

Looks to be Closed
Bakery
Permanently closed per FMGF
GF Score
Notes
Was Paris's first 100% GF patisserie (est. 2011). Confirmed permanently closed.
Location
30 Avenue de Friedland, 75008
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Getting Around

Métro
16 lines covering the entire city. Trains run every 2–5 minutes. The fastest way to get almost anywhere in Paris.
€2.55 per ride · Navigo Easy card
RER
Regional express trains connecting Paris to suburbs and airports. RER C to Versailles, RER B to CDG airport.
Navigo Easy works within Paris zones
Vélib'
City bike-share with 1,400+ stations. E-bikes and classic bikes available. Great for scenic rides along the Seine.
€5/day pass · App required
Walking
Paris is surprisingly walkable. Most central neighborhoods are within 30 minutes of each other on foot.
Best way to discover Paris
Local Tip
Buy a Navigo Easy card at the airport — works on Métro, RER, and buses. €2 card + €2.55 per ride. Keep your ticket until you exit.

Landmarks & Must-See Spots

8 spots

Eiffel Tower

Landmark
Paris’s most iconic iron lattice tower, built in 1889 for the World’s Fair. Free to visit the Champ de Mars below.
Champ de Mars, 7th
Went here
Eiffel Tower

Notre-Dame de Paris

Historic
Medieval Gothic cathedral on Île de la Cité, currently being restored after the 2019 fire. The façade and square are free to admire.
Île de la Cité, 4th
Went here
Notre-Dame de Paris

Arc de Triomphe

Historic
Monumental arch at the western end of the Champs-Élysées honoring those who fought for France. The Eternal Flame burns beneath.
Place Charles de Gaulle, 8th
Went here
Arc de Triomphe

Sacré-Cœur Basilica

Historic
White-domed basilica atop Montmartre hill offering sweeping panoramic views of Paris. Free entry; the steps and terrace are the highlight.
Montmartre, 18th
Traveler recommended
Sacré-Cœur Basilica

Luxembourg Gardens

Park
Elegant formal gardens surrounding the French Senate. Perfect for a GF picnic from Naturalia or Monoprix.
6th Arrondissement
Traveler recommended

Tuileries Garden

Park
Historic garden stretching from the Louvre to Place de la Concorde. Fountains, sculptures, and a peaceful green corridor in the heart of Paris.
1st Arrondissement
Traveler recommended

Pont Alexandre III

Bridge
Paris’s most ornate bridge spanning the Seine, with gilded statues and Art Nouveau lampposts. Best views at sunset.
7th/8th Arrondissement
Traveler recommended

Place des Vosges

Historic
Paris’s oldest planned square in Le Marais, lined with rose-brick townhouses and arcaded galleries. Perfect for a quiet afternoon.
Le Marais, 4th
Traveler recommended

Neighborhoods

Le Marais

Trendy & historic
Trendy, historic. LGBTQ+ scene, boutiques, Place des Vosges.

Montmartre

Hilltop village
Hilltop village. Sacré-Cœur, artists, Moulin Rouge.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Literary Left Bank
Literary Left Bank. Historic cafés, galleries.

Latin Quarter

Student quarter
Student quarter. Sorbonne, bookshops, nightlife.

Champs-Élysées

Famous avenue
Famous avenue. Luxury shops, Arc de Triomphe.

Île de la Cité

Historic heart
Historic heart. Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle.

Things to Do

Museums & Experiences

Louvre Museum

Ticketed
The world’s largest art museum, home to the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and 380,000 objects across 72,735 m².
1st Arrondissement ~€32
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Musée d’Orsay

Ticketed
Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh housed in a grand former railway station.
7th Arrondissement ~€16
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Palace of Versailles

Ticketed
Went here
Opulent royal palace with the Hall of Mirrors, Marie Antoinette’s gardens, and 800 hectares of manicured grounds.
Versailles (40 min by train) ~€35
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Seine River Cruise

Ticketed
Glide past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower on a one-hour narrated boat tour.
Pont de l’Alma from ~€17
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Sainte-Chapelle

Ticketed
Gothic chapel famed for 15 enormous stained-glass windows spanning floor to ceiling. One of Paris’s hidden gems.
Île de la Cité ~€13
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Montmartre Walking Tour

Ticketed
Explore the hilltop village with a local guide: Sacré-Cœur, Place du Tertre artists, hidden vineyards, and local food stops.
Montmartre, 18th from ~€30
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What to Pack

May

Travel Tips

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