25 Places to Go in 2025 Spotlight: Paris

Perhaps the biggest reason to go to Paris in 2025, however, is to see Notre Dame de Paris. After the devastating fire in 2019, the 13th century Gothic cathedral is finally restored to its former glory and officially reopened its doors in December of 2024.

While there’s an ongoing debate about whether there will be an entrance fee to the cathedral, don’t let €5 deter you from walking inside this Medieval masterpiece to admire the rose windows, take a peek at the gargoyles, and take in all of the paintings, tapestries, and sculptures.

Whether it’s a return visit or the first time, make the most of a 2025 trip by avoiding the common tourist scams and staying in the right arrondissement that matches the atmosphere you’re looking for (or go big and stay in an Airbnb with Eiffel Tower views). Make this the year you prove “Paris syndrome” doesn’t apply to you.