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Vérifié · 7 août 2026
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Beirut is Lebanon's capital and its cultural heart, a dense Mediterranean city that has been rebuilt many times and still moves at its own restless, sociable pace. It is a place of contrasts, where French-era buildings sit beside modern towers and bullet-marked walls, and where a morning of Phoenician and Roman…
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AttractionBeirut's signature natural landmark, two great sea arches rising off the Raouche cliffs, best seen at sunset from the clifftop promenade. Free to view; clifftop cafes charge a premium for the view, and small boats sometimes offer a closer look.
ExpérienceA long seaside promenade running along the Mediterranean, lined with palm trees, anglers and families out walking, especially at dusk. Free and open all day; a relaxed way to feel the city's rhythm and reach the Pigeon Rocks on foot.
AttractionLebanon's main archaeology museum, with Phoenician sarcophagi, Roman mosaics and finds spanning prehistory to the Ottoman era. A modest ticket applies; compact enough to enjoy in a couple of hours.
AttractionThe landmark blue-domed Ottoman-style mosque on Martyrs' Square in downtown, standing beside a cathedral as a symbol of the city. Free to enter outside prayer times; dress modestly and women should cover their hair.
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Comment ça fonctionne: As you leave arrivals at Beirut airport, drivers approach and quote inflated fares, sometimes fifty to seventy dollars for a short ride into the city, occasionally with a fake meter.
Comment l'éviter: Use the official taxi counter inside the terminal or a ride-hailing app, and agree the price before you get in. Know that central Beirut should cost roughly the standard airport rate, not double or triple it.
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Licensed taxis from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport reach the centre in around 25 minutes. Book at the official desk and agree the fixed fare in dollars rather than accepting a tout's quote.
App-based cars can be cheaper than an airport taxi and give a fixed price with no haggling. Check the pickup point, as apps sometimes meet you just outside the arrivals area.
Many hotels and guesthouses arrange an airport pickup for a set price. The easiest option late at night or on a first visit, with a named driver waiting for you.
The cheapest way around the city, following loose routes and shared with other passengers. Say 'service' and your destination first so you are charged the shared, not private, fare.
The most predictable option for visitors, with a fixed price shown in advance. Handy across town and at night, avoiding the guesswork of unmetered street taxis.
Public and privately run buses and minivans cover set routes very cheaply, but signage is limited and mostly in Arabic. Useful for the confident traveller but not the simplest for a short visit.
Central Beirut and the seafront Corniche are walkable and best enjoyed on foot, though hills, traffic and uneven pavements mean comfortable shoes and some care crossing roads.
Late spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) offer warm, dry weather ideal for the Corniche and outdoor dining. Summer is hot and humid with a busy social season, while winter is mild but wet, with rain and occasional cold snaps and snow on the nearby mountains.
Two to three days covers the museum, downtown, the Corniche and Pigeon Rocks, and an evening or two in Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhael. Add more time to day-trip to Byblos, Jeita Grotto or the mountains.
Central Beirut is generally calm for visitors, but Lebanon has periods of regional tension and the situation can change. Check your government's current travel advice before and during your trip, avoid protests and the southern border area, and follow local news.
Both, but fresh US dollars in small notes are widely used and often preferred, with most prices quoted in dollars. Carry cash, as card acceptance is patchy and power cuts can take card machines offline; confirm the currency of each price.
A ride-hailing app is the most predictable and avoids fare disputes. Shared 'service' taxis are cheapest if you state 'service' and your destination first, and central Beirut and the Corniche are walkable.
Many people in Beirut speak English and French alongside Arabic, especially in hospitality, so you can get by easily. A few Arabic or French greetings are appreciated and help in markets and with older taxi drivers.
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