Stimulate the Senses with the sights and Sounds of Beautiful Paris

Getting to Paris and getting around

Getting to Paris couldn’t be easier with the excellent deals available on Paris holidays from Travel.co.uk. Although there are regular flights to Paris from the UK, particularly London, Air France tends to be the main operator. Other airports around Paris include Orly and Beauvais, with the latter accepting cheap flights from low cost airlines. However, Beauvais airport is around 60 miles from the centre of Paris and coach transfers can sometimes be intermittent so you should consider your transfers before you travel. Getting around Paris is quite straightforward using the Metro system, although you may prefer to take a taxi to enjoy the sights of the city.

Things to do in Paris

Paris holidays have plenty to offer to anyone looking for an exciting city break destination. Paris has a number of world famous sights, of which the most famous is almost certainly the Eiffel Tower, which stands proudly over the city and presents a fantastic opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of the cityscape. Visit the Arc de Triomphe to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and to witness the sometimes erratic driving of the Parisians that converge on the roundabout that surrounds the arch from twelve different directions including along the famous Champs Elysees. Other impressive sights to look out for on holidays to Paris include the famous Latin Quarter, where you enjoy a delicious meal in any one of a wide choice of International restaurants, and the magnificent 12th century Notre Dame de Paris cathedral that stands majestically next to the River Seine. Paris breaks are a great opportunity to spend money in the boutiques and shops that fill the city centre. To absorb a bit of Parisian culture visit the world renowned Louvre art gallery, where you can see paintings by many famous names including arguably the world’s most recognized painting, the Mona Lisa. Sports fans can visit the grand Stade de France sports stadium in which France won the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Food and drink in Paris

The French are renowned all over the world for their culinary excellence and in Paris you can find lots of examples to support this reputation. Paris has a massive choice of restaurants offering cuisine from all over the world, but to sample traditional French flavours you might try the classic French cuisine of the chic L'Ambroisie restaurant, which boasts a superb menu and a huge wine list to accompany it, although you should expect to pay for the privilege. On a slightly more reasonable budget try Pierre Gagnaire’s fashionable restaurant on Rue Balzac. As a nation that is in love with food and cooking, Paris has a massive choice of restaurants to suit any budget from simple street vendors to upmarket eateries. Wherever you choose to eat, you can always wash down your meal with a glass of the typically excellent French wine.