5 simple ways to make your stay in Paris more sustainable

Exploring Paris whilst minimising your environmental impact doesn’t mean you have to completely change your habits.

The capital lends itself particularly well to more responsible tourism thanks to its extensive public transport network, its walkable neighbourhoods and the proximity of many must-see attractions.

Here are five simple steps you can take during your stay.

1. Walk whenever possible

Paris is a city that’s easy to explore on foot.

From the Madeleine neighbourhood, many iconic sites are within easy reach without the need for transport:

• The Opéra Garnier
• Galeries Lafayette
• Le Printemps Haussmann
• Place Vendôme
• The Tuileries Gardens
• The Louvre

Walking not only helps to reduce your environmental impact, but also allows you to discover streets, building façades and details that you wouldn’t notice from a vehicle.

2. Use public transport

When travelling longer distances, the metro remains one of the most efficient ways to get around Paris.

The Relais Madeleine offers quick access to several metro lines, as well as Line 14, which connects to Paris’s railway stations and Paris-Orly Airport.

A practical solution that reduces the need to use a car or make solo journeys.

3. Bring a reusable water bottle

Paris has numerous drinking fountains spread across the city’s various neighbourhoods.

Using a reusable water bottle helps reduce your consumption of plastic bottles throughout your stay, particularly on days spent sightseeing or shopping.

A simple gesture that fits easily into a suitcase.

4. Support local businesses

Parisian neighbourhoods are brimming with independent shops, artisans and historic establishments.

Choosing these establishments helps to support the local economy whilst allowing you to discover another side of the city.

Around the Madeleine, visitors can enjoy a wide range of places specialising in fine dining, French craftsmanship or artisanal products.

5. Enjoy Paris without travelling too far

One of the advantages of a hotel in the centre of Paris is being able to fit several activities into a single day.

A stroll, a cultural visit, lunch and then a spot of shopping can often be done back-to-back without having to cross the city.

This way of exploring Paris saves time whilst minimising unnecessary travel.

Travelling differently, simply

A more sustainable holiday doesn’t require major changes.

A few simple habits are often enough to reduce the impact of your trip whilst still making the most of your destination.

And in Paris, everything comes together to make this approach feel natural: a city that’s perfect for exploring on foot, an efficient transport network, and neighbourhoods brimming with things to discover, all just a few minutes apart.