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One-way flights from Delhi/Mumbai to Paris cost INR 20,000-45,000. Air France and Air India fly direct (8.5-9 hours). Via Gulf carriers is often cheaper at INR 15,000-28,000. IndiGo launched Delhi-Paris direct — watch for introductory fares.

Yes, a Schengen visa is required. Apply at VFS France. Costs EUR 80 (INR 7,200). Processing takes 10-15 working days. You need 3 months bank statements, travel insurance (EUR 30,000 coverage), confirmed hotel and flight bookings. A Schengen visa covers 27 European countries.

4-5 days covers Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Montmartre, Notre-Dame, Champs-Elysees, Versailles (day trip), and the food scene. Add 1-2 days for Disneyland Paris or Loire Valley castles. 3 days is tight but doable for first-timers.

Le Marais (3rd/4th arrondissement) for central, trendy, walkable (EUR 120-200/night). Latin Quarter (5th) for budget near Notre-Dame (EUR 80-150). Montmartre (18th) for atmosphere and cheaper rates (EUR 70-130). Avoid staying near Gare du Nord at night.

Improving but still meat-heavy. Le Marais and the 10th/11th arrondissements have good vegetarian restaurants. Indian restaurants in Passage Brady (10th) serve vegetarian food. Bakeries have cheese and vegetable options. Ask "sans viande, sans poisson" (without meat, without fish).