Hotels in Paris, TX

Located just south of the Red River in East Texas, Paris is a buzzing city and the proud county seat of Lamar County, Texas. Being just 110 miles northeast of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, it’s a breeze getting to and from Paris from major airports, while still retaining the small-town charm of a less dense city. Situated at the western edge of the Piney Woods, this iconic city is filled with historic locations and holds a wealth of fun and exciting events throughout the year, so plan to experience a lot of fun and exciting attractions while touring town! Spend an afternoon exploring the World’s Largest Eiffel Tower topped with a red cowboy hat and dressed in colorful lights to spark up the night sky. Tour the well-maintained Veterans Memorial Museum, or discover the Sam Bell Maxey House to sneak a peek into Texas’ colorful past. You won’t run out of ways to spend the day while staying in top Paris hotels all trip long.

While touring Paris, you can’t skip the most iconic landmark in town—the Texas Eiffel Tower. Constructed in 1993, it is a scale model of the original Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, yet is less than one-tenth of the height of the real tower, standing at just 65 feet tall, and iconically topped by a cowboy hat. The best part? It’s free to visit! Snap a picture or two under the glistening lights at night or enjoy a picnic under the sun below the imposing structure all afternoon.

While touring the grounds of the iconic tower, head just a few steps over to the Veterans Memorial Museum, located next to the Eiffel Tower and Love Civic Center. The Red River Valley Veterans Memorial Museum is a serene spot for remembrance, reflection, and gratitude for our incredible veterans. While visiting hotels in Paris, this memorial is a great place to learn more about our unique American freedom and the hard-fought battles it took to obtain it. Plan to visit Sunday through Saturday, 6:00am to 11:00 pm.

Take a trip back in time and tour the Sam Bell Maxey House just outside the best Paris hotels in Lamar County, Texas. Built by Samuel Bell Maxey, a prominent local attorney and later two-term U.S. senator, this striking two-story house was designed in the High Victorian Italianate style and served as Maxey’s personal family home from 1868 to 1966. This architectural gem has been so well preserved that you can really feel what it must have been like to exist during that time and observe both the comforts and disadvantages of the early 20th century. Take an informative tour of the many well-appointed rooms and beautiful grounds from the museum’s wonderful curators and learn more about the history and daily life during this era.

Enjoy your trip to Paris, Texas, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in Denton, Grapevine, and Frisco.