The nightlife here is incredibly varied from chic champagne bars to open-all-night clubs and wherever you decide to go you'll be partying Parisian-style. Café de la Mairie is a lively café that's popular with locals and visitors alike, Cafe de Flor and the Brassierie Lipp located on Blvd St Germain are great for sampling the city's cocktails and Le Caveau de la Huchette has live Jazz music every night. If you're after a sophisticated evening, visit the Champagne bar at the very top of the Eiffel Tower - perfect for a romantic date.
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Paris Holidays
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The city of love needs no introduction and as a capital synonymous with fashion, art and romance, there's certainly plenty to fall for. Holidays to Paris should be ticked off everyone's bucket list and whether you want to indulge in the city's spectacular shopping scene, see the iconic landmarks including the Louvre, Notre Dame and the spectacular Eiffel Tower, enjoy romantic strolls along the Seine or devour croissants, croque monsieurs and coq au vin in stunning eateries, Paris oozes glamour. Captivating at Christmas, stunning in spring, smouldering in summer and awe-inspiring in autumn, Paris holidays are full of romance and pulsate with the very latest in dining, fashion and culture all year round.
Paris can be visited any time of year depending on the type of holiday you want, however, June to August is prime time when this city of romance is spectacularly sunny. The temperature during these months is just about perfect whether you're wandering the streets or soaking up the sun in the city's park, with average highs of 22°C. If you're looking for a budget-friendly break with less crowds though, plan your trip during the fall. For unbeatable views of the city, visit the Bascilla of the Sacred Heart of Paris, or the Sacre-Coeur, which sits pretty on a hilltop in Montmartre – a 5-minute walk to the famous Moulin Rouge. The historic district of Le Marais offers yet another side to the city, with different architecture with crooked medieval lanes, designer shops and a hip Jewish Quarter.
Roissy Charles de Gaulle (CDG) at 30km from the city centre, is the nearest international airport while Orly is next on the list. If you're looking for low-cost airlines, try Paris Beauvais Airport. With flights a little over an hour from the UK, it's easier than ever to say 'bonjour' to this enchanting capital.
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Temperature(Avg.monthly °c)
Rainfall(Avg.monthly mm)
January
5°c
February
6°c
March
9°c
April
11°c
May
15°c
June
16°c
July
20°c
August
20°c
September
16°c
October
12°c
November
7°c
December
5°c
Getting Around
There is an excellent metro system, which is cheap and its 300-plus stations connect all the suburbs and districts. You can also rent bikes and cycle around the city, just remember your helmet. Several of the sights are also easy to see by foot. The city bus service is tourist-friendly and there are also hop-on-hop-off tour buses operating in the city. The French train network is fast and efficient and the best way to conveniently travel throughout France. Taxis are available throughout the city and you can take boat trips on the Seine.
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Head up the Eiffel Tower
A visit to Paris wouldn't be complete without stopping to admire the city's most famous landmark. Over 300m high, tourists can enjoy panoramic views of Paris' picturesque skyline from the top. To make your trip to the city of love as romantic as can be, why not enjoy a meal in the Tower's world-class restaurant?Get ready for delicious food and incredible views, though all this does come with a pretty hefty price tag.
See Majestic Notre Dame
Notre Dame cathedral is one of the city's most famous sights, and its elevated position makes it the perfect place to get a great photo of the city. A prime example of gothic architecture, with spectacular stained glass windows, Romanesque sculptures and a beautifully detailed interior, Notre Dame took 200 years to build, between 1163 and 1334. Book a table at La Tour d’Argent (ask for one by the window) and you can enjoy breathtaking views of the illuminated cathedral over a lunch or dinner of authentic French cuisine in the oldest restaurant in Paris.
Drink Bubbly on a River Cruise
Enjoy an elegant evening on the water as you drift down the Siene on a romantic riverboat cruise and see the Eiffel Tower and other sights from the water. You can book a candle-lit dinner cruise on the Bateaux Mouches or a sunset cruise with world-class champagne. For those who need to be a little kinder on their wallet, why not buy a hop-on-hop-off boat ticket and travel to all the must-see sights along the Seine. Whatever type of cruise you opt for, we assure you it'll be nothing short of Seine-sational!
Say Bon Appétit!
Paris is home to some of the best restaurants in the world and dining is a quintessential part of any stay in the city, but you don't have to break the budget. You'll find some fantastic French food for just a couple of euros from a humble boulangerie. Don't leave the city without biting into a freshly baked baguette, ordering a classic croque monsieur, consuming large amounts of cheese from Laurent Dubois (washed down with a glass of wine or two) and of course, checking out Paris' traditional pastries, chocolates and cakes. Dessert lovers can even embark on The Paris Chocolate and Pastry Food Tour. Gourmands can take the Paris by Mouth: Taste of The Marais walking tour.
Indulge in Retail therapy
Shopping in Paris has always been a lavish affair. Its brilliant mix of designer stores, markets and boutiques makes it a paradise for fashion lovers. Each neighbourhood (arrondissement) has its own vibe. International stores and the luxury haute couture fashion houses pack the glitzy Champs-Élysées, rue Saint-Honoré and the Triangle d’Or (Golden Triangle). Art lovers can search for quirky homeware shops and bookshops in the Latin Quarter and bargain hunters should flock to popular flea markets such as Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen for the best bric-à-brac in the city. One of the top shopping neighborhoods in Paris is the Marais. Located in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements, the Marais has museums, superb restaurants and cafés, shops and is full of hidden gems.
Marvel at the Musee d’Orsay
Situated on the left bank Seine, the Musee d’Orsay boasts a stunning collection of French art, sculptures, photography and furniture, predominantly from the mid 19th to early 20th centuries. See masterpieces by famous artists including Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh and Cezanne as well as sculptures by Parisian-born Rodin. Once you've pottered around the world-class displays stop for a bite to eat at La Palette, an artsy café-bar 15 minutes away with an elegant terrace and tempting menu.
The Don't Miss List
A trip to this stunning city isn't complete without soaking up the sights. Visit the Eiffel Tower, fall in love with the vast Louvre, hit the Centre Pompidou for more shops and don't miss Basque du sacre-Couer – the Sacred Heart Basilica located above cool Montmartre. Part of the joy of Paris is wandering the eclectic neighbourhoods and stumbling on fantastic bakeries, cafes and bars. Explore the city at your own pace on a hop-on-hop-off bus or boat tour, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Versailles Palace, soak up the night scene at a cool cabaret tour and don't miss the incredible light show at the Eiffel Tower every evening.
An evening in Paris
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