Calculate a budget to determine how much money can be spent on the trip. The amount of money not only determines how much time can be spent in Paris, but also the best time of the year to go.
Choose a season to take the trip. The heavy tourist time ranges from May to July due to the comfortable weather, but this also means higher prices and large crowds of tourists. Prices and crowds tend to get smaller during the off-season, but this also means less comfortable weather. Weigh the pros and cons to narrow down your options.
Research exhibits, concerts and festivals going on each month to help choose the best time to go. Paris has activities year-round, but some may be more appealing than others. An Internet search for "Paris events" will bring up several results showing Paris activities.
Book the flight and lodging accommodations once the date is chosen. Many sites, such as Travelocity, Orbitz and Priceline offer discounts on flight and hotel packages. Alternatively, travel agents may be able to get even cheaper prices on package deals.
Pack your suitcases lightly when it comes time for the trip. To save room, bring a maximum of one outfit per day and only two pairs of shoes. Leave as much space in the suitcase as possible for souvenirs.
