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Whether you call it the 'City of Lights,' the 'Fashion Capital of the World' or simply the most romantic town on the planet, there's a reason Paris is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. From the bourgeois to the bohemian; Champs Elysees to croissants, Paris is the very definition of swoon-worthy. 

The city fluent in the language of love will seduce you with its romantic splendour as you meander through cobblestoned boulevards, nestle into rustic bistros, crunch down on baguettes and admire the antiquities of the Louvre. Its attractions are world-class with Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe all calling the city home.

Setting for countless movies and home to a colourful cast of artists, entrepreneurs, and long-term visitors seduced by its alluring atmosphere, Paris offers the chance to get swept away in the charm of this intoxicating city. Flights to Paris open the door to a breathtaking new world and experience a certain je ne sais quoi that appeals to just about everyone. 

See Louvre masterpieces like...

  • Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa
  • Theodore Gericault’s The Raft of the Medusa
  • The Winged Victory of Samothrace

Top Attractions »

Of Paris’ long list of attractions, the Notre Dame de Paris is the city's most visited. Construction on the spectacular French Gothic cathedral in the middle of the Ile de la Cite started in the year 1163. Less than 200 years later, it was considered one of the most important buildings in the modern world.

Every year millions of visitors ascend to the top of the Eiffel Tower on the Champs de Mars to enjoy sweeping panoramic views over the city. A trip to The Louvre should also be high on any list of things to do in Paris, with the museum perhaps the most famous in the world.

Top modern attractions to visit...

  • The Pompidou modern art museum
  • Disneyland Paris 
  • Roland Garros tennis centre

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Eat and Drink »

Regarded as the culinary capital of Europe, dining out in Paris is a hallowed attraction in itself. The city is home to several Michelin-starred restaurants but even the humblest of back-alley bistros is likely to offer an absorbing candlelight experience. Paris restaurants can be predictably expensive, particularly if you stick exclusively to tourist areas.

Consider making lunch your main meal of the day as that's when you'll find the best 'prix fixe' deals. The city's 20 arrondissements boast thousands of atmospheric places to drink, from grungy dive joints to upscale cocktail bars and bohemian student hangouts. Simply stroll the streets until you find a place that takes your fancy.

Check out these eat streets...

  • Rue Saint-Anne or ‘Little Tokyo’
  • Rue de Charonne – a classic Parisian hang out
  • Rue du Montparnasse for French crepes 

Where to Stay »

The sheer diversity of Paris' 20 arrondissements helps explain the city's enduring popularity with tourists. Paris hotels are spread far and wide, though certain quarters house more attractions than others. Le Marais is at the heart of the city and close to several major attractions, including The Louvre.

On the left bank of the River Seine is the lively Latin Quarter, where the city's bohemian student population hold sway. The northwestern fringes are where you'll find the Champs-Elysees, while on the other side of the city is the artistic enclave of Montmartre – each offering their own unique versions of Paris accommodation.

Book in advance at these petite hotels...

  • Hotel Design de la Sorbonne
  • Hotel de Vendome
  • Hotel Daniel

Shopping »

The home of haute couture, fashion is the cornerstone of shopping in Paris. Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore and nearby Avenue Montaigne contain some of the city's most exclusive high-end stores, while the Galeries Lafayette and Printemps on Boulevard Haussmann offer quintessentially Parisian shopping experiences.

If your budget is at the other end of the scale, a weekend excursion to the northern suburb of Saint-Ouen is a must. Home to Paris' largest flea market, Saint-Ouen is a great place to shop for antique furniture, vinyl records and vintage clothes. Book lovers will delight in a trip to the Shakespeare and Company bookstore – a faithful tribute to the original, which closed during World War II.

Only in Paris will you find these shops...

  • Louis Vuitton flagship store, Champs-Elysees
  • Reciproque – Paris’ largest designer consignment store
  • Le Coiffeur de Pleine Lune – open all night every full moon

Paris like a Local

Undoubtedly a walking city, many of Paris' best-loved attractions are within easy walking distance of each other. However, one of the most fun ways to truly experience the city is by taking a ride on the Paris Metro. Beloved by locals and tourists alike for its scale, its offbeat Art Nouveau architecture and the sheer convenience of traversing the city's oft-clogged streets underground, the Metro is a Parisian institution.

Line 6 is a favourite with tourists and offers picturesque views of several prominent attractions. For a less aesthetically pleasing but equally useful train-travel experience, you can take a Paris RER train out to Disneyland Paris on the eastern outskirts of the city.

See Paris’ prettiest Metro stations...

  • Arts et Metiers (line 11)
  • Palais Royal – Musee du Lourve (lines 1 and 7)
  • Concorde (line 12)

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