What to Pack
Emma, Camille & MomMom · Apr 18 – May 2 · Late April: ~62°F days / ~45°F nights · UV 6 · ~14 rainy days/month
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🌤 Late April Paris weather: Daytime highs ~60–64°F, mornings/evenings drop to ~45°F. Light showers likely on several days. UV index 6 — sunscreen needed daily. Sunset ~9 PM. Layer up for mornings, shed by afternoon. One or two evenings may be warm enough for just a light jacket.
👗 Clothing — Tops & Dresses
Everyday top or blouse ×3 mix & match with layers
Smart blouse or silk top Benoît dinner, Restaurant Anne
Opera / evening top or blouse Palais Garnier — Apr 29
Day dress or skirt ×1–2 Versailles, Giverny, Marais
Evening dress or chic outfit Opera night, Bar 228, birthday dinner
Dark jeans or trousers ×1–2 great for layering in cool weather
Comfortable travel/lounge pants flight days, apartment evenings
Sleepwear / pajamas
Underwear & bras (×14 days)
🧥 Outerwear & Layers
Light wool or structured coat essential — mornings are 45°F
Blazer or tailored jacket doubles as evening layer + day chic
Cardigan or light knit ×1–2 layering under coat or solo on warm days
Light scarf or wrap mornings, evenings, churches
Evening wrap or pashmina opera, rooftop bars, late dinners
👟 Shoes
Best walking shoes / chic sneakers Versailles = 6–8 miles. Non-negotiable.
Ankle boots or flat leather shoes cobblestones — avoid heels on day walks
Low heels or dressy flats dinners, opera, Bar 228
Flat, grippy shoes for Giverny garden paths can be wet — Sat Apr 25
👁 Eyes + Brows
Eyelashes
Lash glue
Lash sealer
Lash remover
Lash tweezers
Lash curler
Eyeliner
Eye shadow
Eye shadow brush
Mascara primer
Mascara
Under eye masks use on both flights
Eye cream
Brow gel
Brow pencil
Contacts pack extra pairs
Glasses
Saline solution
💄 Face
Concealer
Blush stick
Contour stick
Highlighter stick
Lotion
Setting powder
Powder brush
Beauty blenders
💋 Lips + Teeth
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Dental floss
Liquid lipstick
Chapstick in daypack every day
Lip mask both flights
Lip gloss
🛁 Body
Soap
Hand lotion in daypack every day
Hand sanitizer
Deodorant
Perfume
Sunscreen UV 6 in April — use every day
Razor
Makeup removers
Cotton rounds
Q-tips
Regular tweezers
Nail file
Nail clippers
Medication carry-on only
Emergency kit
💇 Hair
Curling iron EU adapter needed — Type E/F
Mini wet brush
Mini dry brush
Teasing brush
Detangling spray
Dry shampoo
Hair spray
Bobby pins
Mini hair ties
Big hair ties
📷 Cameras
DSLR camera carry-on only
SD cards 2+ extras
Camera batteries 2 minimum
🔌 Technology
iPhone
iPhone charger
Apple Watch
Watch charger
iPad
iPad charger
Batteries
Battery charger
AirPods
AirTags one per bag
EU power adapter (Type E/F) don't forget!
🎒 Other
Mints
Gummy candies
GasX
Sewing kit
Daypack
Tote bag shopping days, market flowers
Sunglasses UV 6 — wear every day
Sunglasses case
Water bottle
Compact umbrella ~14 rainy days in April
📄 Documents
Passport valid 6+ months past May 2
Wallet
Cash (euros) €200–300 recommended
Travel journal
Pen