Paris during Sukkot? Great idea! The City of Lights is a wonderful place to stay during the fall, and October can be a great month for traveling, especially if you prefer a bit of cooler weather.
There’s not much time left until Sukkot, so it’s time to start planning your trip to Paris. Sukkot 2022 falls on October 9-16 – giving you at least a relaxing and wonderful week in Paris. I’ve put together all the most important information for planning your trip, including flights to Paris, attractions, weather, and interesting events happening in the city during October.
Flights to Paris on Sukkot
Cheap flights to Paris during Sukkot? You can find them, you just have to look in the right places. It's a good idea to start your search on the Xplorer website – a website in Hebrew, with a smart search engine, that will find flights to Paris for you.
Didn't find a flight through this site? Fortunately for all of us, there is no shortage of websites online for booking flights to Paris – and we won't leave you without a flight for Sukkot. You are welcome to read the guide to cheap flights to France , which has links to all the most successful websites for searching and booking flights.
October is going to be a particularly busy month at Ben Gurion Airport, and it is worth taking this into account when planning your flight to Paris. About 2 million passengers are expected to pass through Ben Gurion Airport during October. On the eve of Sukkot, October 9.10.2022, 81, about 70 thousand passengers will pass through the airport. During the Sukkot holiday, there will be 80-XNUMX thousand passengers at the airport each day. It is recommended to check in from home and use the pre-flight service. The Israel Airports Authority recommends arriving at the airport three hours before the flight, and no more.
Recommended airport in Paris
Overall, it’s not a complicated choice, even though Paris has three airports. Charles de Gaulle is the largest airport in Paris, Orly is located closest to the city, and there’s also Beauvais Airport – but it’s the least recommended, mainly because it’s very far from the city. There’s information about each airport separately on my website, and you can also read the summary of recommendations in the article on flights to Paris.
Paris weather on Sukkot
The weather in Paris during October is autumnal and lovely, although you can expect a few rainy days during the month, so it’s a good idea to check the forecast right before you board the plane to know what to expect. The average temperature in Paris in October is 10-16 degrees – cool but great for walking.
There are an average of 13 rainy days in the city in October. In short – come prepared for a cool European autumn with rain, and you won’t be surprised! Don’t forget to pack appropriate winter clothing – hat, gloves, raincoat, etc.
In any case, as the travel date approaches, I highly recommend checking out the article " Paris Weather" to check what the weather is in store for you in the coming week, and prepare accordingly.
Hotels in Paris on Sukkot
Recommended hotels
If you are not familiar with hotels in Paris, it is worth being a little careful when using search engines and it is better to rely on personal recommendations from experience, because the city is full of bad hotels that can ruin your experience, trip and holiday. A trip to Paris during Sukkot is usually a matter of a week, give or take, so it is of great importance to choose a good hotel that suits your needs.
You can read this article – Recommended Hotels in Paris – in which I wrote about hotels in Paris from personal experience, and also about hotels that I received recommendations from people I trust in everything related to Paris. In the article you can find hotels that suit every budget – from luxurious 4-5 star hotels to 2 star hotels (which are very reasonable and not ruins). Listen to the voice of experience, and choose a hotel according to your budget and the number of travelers.
The choice of hotel also depends on the district in which you prefer to stay in Paris, and it certainly depends on what you feel like doing in the city during your Sukkot trip. Read the article Where to Stay in Paris , and it will help you decide where to stay.
Apartments for rent in Paris
Staying in Paris during Sukkot does not require staying in a hotel. Perhaps you would prefer to rent an apartment for a short time? There are definitely options and it mainly depends on how many people are coming with you on the trip, what the pace of the trip is, the number of people traveling, whether you are willing to cook for yourself some of the time, and more.
Sometimes, renting an apartment in Paris is more affordable than staying in a hotel, but there are no clear rules here, so it is recommended to read the article on apartments for rent in Paris , in order to make a good decision that will upgrade your trip. In the article you will find large apartments (for those traveling with the whole family during Sukkot), as well as smaller apartments that are suitable for couples.
Paris on Sukkot: Events and Attractions
First of all, the monuments that are independent of the time of year. There are symbols that everyone knows, like the Eiffel Tower – but if you are visiting Paris for the first time, there are several other monuments and attractions that are simply a must-see.
I've sorted it out for you and compiled the most worthwhile places: visit the article Attractions in Paris to plan your Sukkot trip.
Paris on Sukkot with children
A trip with children to Paris can be a wonderful experience. Sukkot is a great time for this, because of the long holiday. Disneyland Paris (EuroDisney) is the most well-known and popular attraction in the city – and if you are there for the first time with the children, it is very likely that you will want to visit EuroDisney. It is recommended to dedicate at least two days to the place – and this is entirely possible on a Sukkot trip.
My friend Iris Booker, who knows EuroDisney in depth, wrote some important tips for visiting Disneyland Paris with children, and they are in this article: Disneyland Paris – Mom's Tips That Will Make Your Visit Magical.
Take a day trip outside of Paris, and the kids can enjoy Parc Asterix , which is famous for its roller coasters.
Obviously, two parks are not enough! There are many more fun attractions for children (and for you too). You are invited to enter the article Attractions for Children in Paris and find quite a few more ideas for spending time in Paris with the kids.
Exhibitions and events in Paris during Sukkot 2022
Here are some of the recommended exhibitions and events in Paris during October 2022:
- White Night in Paris: A contemporary art festival will be held in the city on October 1-2. The events will take place in various locations around the city – and they are all free.
- Paris Autumn Fair: TheAutumn Fair Held over 10 days in the city, it provides wonderful experiences of food and cooking, grooming and tourism. The fair will take place from October 21-30.
- An exhibition dedicated to the works of Rosa Bonheur will be held in Paris starting October 18 at the Musée d'Orsay. Bonheur is an artist known particularly for her animal paintings.
- Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival: October 5-9, 2022. More than 40 restaurants and bars will take part inThis event, which will also include concerts, street art, wine tastings, dancing and more.
- The end of October, the 31st to be exact, is All Saints' Day (Halloween). If you're in Paris on this day, there are special and festive events throughout the city, as well as in parks like EuroDisney and Parc Asterix.
- The Rolex Paris Masters tennis tournament will be held in Paris from October 29 to November 6, 2022.
Ready for your trip to Paris during Sukkot? If you want more information, check out my Paris guide which contains a lot more information. And of course, if you have any further questions, you are welcome to contact me.
Happy Sukkot and have a fun trip!
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