Paris Marathon 2027: spectator guide and weekend itinerary

9 to 11 April 2027 · ExpectedParis, France

Paris Marathon takes runners a few hours and spectators all day. This guide gives supporters cheer points they can reach by public transport, plans the expo day and race eve around tired legs, and fills the recovery day in Paris.

Tours in Paris Hotels for these dates

Airport to Start: Champs-Élysées; finish: Avenue Foch

Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is linked to central Paris by RER B (35 minutes to Gare du Nord) and taxis at a flat 56 to 65 euros. Orly (ORY) has metro line 14 to Châtelet in 25 minutes and flat taxi fares of 36 to 44 euros.

Start at the Arc de Triomphe end of the Champs-Élysées, finish on Avenue Foch.

Public transport directions to Start: Champs-Élysées; finish: Avenue Foch

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	République, Canal Saint-Martin and Belleville	Cheaper rooms, good bars and many metro lines.
Mid-range	Le Marais and Saint-Germain	Walk to the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the islands.
Splurge	8th arrondissement and the Golden Triangle	Palace hotels near the Champs-Élysées.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Generator Paris
Mid-range: Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
Splurge: Le Bristol Paris

Links search the nights from 8 April to 12 April. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual marathon weekend schedule for 9 to 11 April 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival and expo

Wednesday 7 April

Runners collect bibs at the expo. Companions can split off for a half-day.

Half-dayLouvre guided tour with skip-the-line entry Half day · Indoor · Low walking
The highlights in two to three hours.
EatL'As du Fallafel Falafel in the Marais

Day before the race

Thursday 8 April

Runners rest their legs: pick seated or slow outings, then an early pasta dinner.

Easy outingSeine river cruise Half day · Low walking · Family
One hour past the monuments; evening cruises with dinner too.
EatBreizh Café Buckwheat crêpes

Race day

Friday 9 April

Spectators: pick two cheer points you can reach by public transport, then meet at the finish.

Cheer pointBastille and Bois de Vincennes (km 5 to 20): metro line 1.
Cheer pointThe Seine quays and the Eiffel Tower (km 25 to 30): metro line 6 or RER C.
EatMarché des Enfants Rouges Covered market with food stalls

Recovery day

Monday 12 April

Sore legs: boats, buses and long lunches beat walking tours today.

Easy outingMontmartre food and wine walk Half day · Food
Cheese, bread and wine on the butte.
Rain or heat backupMusée d'Orsay guided tour Half day · Indoor · Low walking
Impressionists in a former station.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Low walking · Family

Seine river cruise

One hour past the monuments; evening cruises with dinner too.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Versailles palace and gardens

Palace, Hall of Mirrors and the gardens by RER C or coach.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Eiffel Tower summit access

Timed tickets with lift to the top.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Disneyland Paris

40 minutes by RER A from central Paris.

See times and prices

Jardin d'Acclimatation playground and rides.
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie.
Parc Astérix north of the city.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Nightlife · Food

Seine dinner cruise

Three courses with the Eiffel Tower lit up.

See times and prices

Evening · Nightlife

Moulin Rouge show

The famous cabaret show in Pigalle.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Versailles palace and gardens

Palace, Hall of Mirrors and the gardens by RER C or coach.

See times and prices

Full day · Food

Champagne day trip to Reims and Épernay

Cellars, tastings and the cathedral.

See times and prices

Full day · Low walking

Giverny and Monet's garden

Water lilies and the painter's house (April to October).

See times and prices

After dark

Canal Saint-Martin and Oberkampf bars.
Jazz clubs on Rue des Lombards.

Ten tours worth booking for Paris Marathon

Tour	Length	Good for
Louvre guided tour with skip-the-line entry	Half day	Bad weather, Tired legs
Seine river cruise	Half day	Tired legs, Families
Versailles palace and gardens	Full day	Families
Eiffel Tower summit access	Half day	Families
Montmartre food and wine walk	Half day	Food lovers
Champagne day trip to Reims and Épernay	Full day	Food lovers
Giverny and Monet's garden	Full day	Tired legs
Disneyland Paris	Full day	Families
Bike tour of Paris	Half day	Families
Musée d'Orsay guided tour	Half day	Bad weather, Tired legs

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Bouillon Chartier Belle Époque canteen with cheap classics
Le Comptoir du Relais Bistro in Saint-Germain
L'As du Fallafel Falafel in the Marais
Breizh Café Buckwheat crêpes
Marché des Enfants Rouges Covered market with food stalls
Du Pain et des Idées Pastries near Canal Saint-Martin
Le Relais de l'Entrecôte Steak frites, one dish, queue for it
Septime Modern bistro; book weeks ahead

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Indoor · Low walking

Louvre guided tour with skip-the-line entry

The highlights in two to three hours.

See times and prices

Half day · Indoor · Low walking

Musée d'Orsay guided tour

Impressionists in a former station.

See times and prices

Louvre, Orsay and the Orangerie.
Covered passages near the Grands Boulevards.
Galeries Lafayette rooftop and food hall.

Getting around on event days

Metro and RER run until about 1:15 am (2:15 am on Saturdays). Use a Navigo Easy card or contactless.
Stade de France is reached by RER B (La Plaine) or RER D (Stade de France Saint-Denis); Roland-Garros by metro line 9 or 10.
Uber, Bolt and G7 taxis work in French cities.
SNCF TGV and Ouigo trains link the big cities; book on SNCF Connect.

Day trips from Paris

Versailles: 40 minutes by RER C
Reims: 45 minutes by TGV
Giverny: 1 hour by train and shuttle

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Paris Marathon.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Paris Marathon 2027?

The next edition is 9 to 11 April 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Start: Champs-Élysées; finish: Avenue Foch?

Where should I stay for Paris Marathon?

For most visitors the best base is Le Marais and Saint-Germain: Walk to the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the islands.

What else can we do around Paris Marathon?

Good short outings in Paris include Louvre guided tour with skip-the-line entry, Seine river cruise, Eiffel Tower summit access. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Paris Marathon?

Family-friendly picks: Seine river cruise, Versailles palace and gardens, Eiffel Tower summit access. Jardin d'Acclimatation playground and rides.

How far is Start: Champs-Élysées; finish: Avenue Foch from Paris centre?

About 5 km in a straight line. Start at the Arc de Triomphe end of the Champs-Élysées, finish on Avenue Foch.

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