Typical crowd level each month (relative), averaged over the attractions of each city. Shorter bar = fewer people.
Paris and Rome have broadly similar crowd levels overall.
Based on historical visitor patterns, January is usually the quietest month in Paris.
Based on historical visitor patterns, January is usually the quietest month in Rome.
In Paris the quietest day is usually Monday; in Rome, Monday. Weekdays early in the morning are the safest bet in both.
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