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Paris, TexasParis
One night is enough: see the Eiffel Tower replica and the Maxey House, eat downtown, then drive on. Two nights only if you add Pat Mayse Lake.
Paris is a small northeast Texas town on the Blackland Prairie, about 1 h 45 min northeast of Dallas by car. Its draw is a 1993 Eiffel Tower replica with a red cowboy hat, a restored 1868 Victorian house and an antique-shop square. The 1984 film Paris, Texas was not filmed here. Most travellers stop for a night on the US 82 or US 271 route, not as a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (35°C (95°F)+ and humid), late Dec–Feb ice stormsavoid Jul–Aug (95°F (35°C)+ and humid), late Dec–Feb ice storms
- Airports
- DFW · DAL
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Paris, Texas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyLow violent-crime risk for a US town of this size; the real issues are summer heat, storms and long unlit drives at night.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDFW Dallas Fort Worth International (About 2 h by car via US 82 and I-35E; the usual gateway.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: sights sit 2–4 km (1.2–2.5 mi) apart and there is no useful local bus for visitors.A car is the practical choice: sights sit 1.2–2.5 mi (2–4 km) apart and there is no useful local bus for visitors.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–5
- Sit-down mealFried catfish dinner$15–25
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at a store$5–8$2–4
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi or rideshare3.1 mi (5 km) taxi or rideshareAvailability is thin after about 21:00.Availability is thin after about 9:00 PM.$10–18
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum or historic-house entry$2–5
- Budget bedHighway motel double room, a night, per roomUS$65
- Mid-range bedHighway motel double room, a night, per roomUS$95
- High-end bedHighway motel double room, a night, per roomUS$140
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DFW Dallas Fort Worth International (About 2 h by car via US 82 and I-35E; the usual gateway.) · DAL Dallas Love Field (About 2 h by car; smaller, closer to central Dallas.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid*
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Paris, Texas: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: sights sit 2–4 km apart and there is no useful local bus for visitors. Downtown is walkable once parked. Ride-hailing is thin after about 21:00.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pat Mayse Lake
goDoor to door: About 30 min
US 271 north, about 20 min by car
Boating, swimming, fishing and short trails; day-use fees apply (check).
Sherman, Texas
goDoor to door: About 1 h
US 82 west by car
Larger town with more food and beds on the same highway.
Bonham, Texas
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
US 82 west then TX 121 north by car
Small historic downtown; combine with Sherman rather than a solo trip.
Corsicana, Texas
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h 30 min
US 82 west to I-45 south by car
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep there or skip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
NE Loop 286
Chain motels at the highway ring; free parking, 5–10 min drive to downtown.
Downtown square
Few beds but walkable to shops and restaurants; book early.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$140 | US$140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Car, one day (compact, with fuel)1 × US$70 · check | US$70 |
| Maxey House guided tour, adult2 × US$5 · check | US$10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$49 |
| Trip total≈ US$270 per person per day, bed included | US$539 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–5 |
| Burger and fries | $10–16 |
| Tex-Mex plate | $12–20 |
| Fried catfish dinner | $15–25 |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a store | $5–8 / $2–4 |
| 5 km taxi or rideshareAvailability is thin after about 21:00.Availability is thin after about 9:00 PM. | $10–18 |
| Museum or historic-house entry | $2–5 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat and humidity: plan indoor stops 12:00–16:00 and carry water.Summer heat and humidity: plan indoor stops 12:00 PM–4:00 PM and carry water.
- Spring and autumn storms can bring hail and tornado warnings; check the forecast before driving.
- Downtown shops keep short hours and many close Sunday and Monday.
- The Eiffel Tower replica is a roadside photo stop, not an attraction with facilities.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
No embassies here; consulates are in Dallas and Houston, embassies in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- DFW → Paris by car: about 2 h, roughly 190 km (118 mi) via US 82 (check)about 2 h, roughly 118 mi (190 km) via US 82 (check)
- Dallas Love Field → Paris by car: about 2 h (check)
- Downtown → Eiffel Tower replica: about 5 min by car, 2 km (1.2 mi) (check)about 5 min by car, 1.2 mi (2 km) (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- How much is it? — How much is it?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the toilet?
Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Paris, Texas. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (35°C+ and humid), late Dec–Feb ice storms · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DFW and DAL: drive times field-checked, last rental-car desk hours, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: downtown square, Maxey House and Church Street, the Eiffel Tower replica and Loop 286.
- Place pages with verified hours (Maxey House, Lamar County Historical Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
- Storm and heat fixtures so gates A–D can go green.