Ah, the city of Romance! Well, that is not all there is to Paris of course! This old and attractive city, capital of France, is visited throughout the year by millions of tourists.
The city has a lot to offer to the eye, with its architecture and strong monuments, buildings and landscape- This city will never cease to loose its charm!
You can either walk through the center of Paris or within the perimeter ring road and see all the famous landscapes of Paris, but you can also use the Metro (Underground reliable public transport) to move around.
This wonderful, charming, vibrant, elegant city has so much to offer!
The Parisian charm will be felt and seen everywhere! Sitting on the terrace of a café surrounded by the wonders that Paris offer you will feel very much in the mood.
A weekend may not be enough to visit all but it will be a start!
Paris Guide - Fast Facts
Country/Location:
Northern France- 4 hours drive from Calais
Language:
French
Size:
105 sq km
Population:
2.12 million
Time Zone:
GMT/UTC + 1
Nearest Ferry Port:
Calais and Dunkerque
Train Stations:
Gare du Nord, Gare St Lazare, Gare St Etienne, Gare de l'Est Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon and Gare d'Austerlitz
Capital to one of the best gastronomic country in Europe! Eating out in Paris can vary from your Sandwiches and croquet monsieur in Cafes, served all day long to your Top restaurants. If you are wanting to eat in one of Paris’ top restaurants you will need to book in advance as in all capitals, these restaurants attract not only the tourists but also the rich and famous inhabitants! You will be able to eat traditional French food to Spanish, Chinese, Moroccan, Tunisian and various other European food! The choice is endless and yours to take!
Nightlife in Paris
Each 'arrondissement' (district) of Paris has its own style with its own popular places to visit- Some of the most famous touristic areas are the Trocadéro and the Champs Elysée. However, Parisians do not go to these parts and if you want to be where the Parisian are you will need to look more localy to their 'environement'- Each district has its own feel and atmosphere! There are also the attractions not be missed such as the shows: the Famous Moulin Rouge and various others.
Shopping in Paris
As all capitals, Paris has its main shopping areas including the Gallery Lafayette, Avenue des Champs-Elysée as well as the Faubourg St-Honore. However as you walk around you will find small boutiques and shops very for exclusive fashion shopping. You will also be able to find some antique shops and any other shops you may be looking for- Paris one of the shopping cities of Europe so don’t miss out on it!
Paris Transportation
Paris, as capital of France, has a very good transport network of overland trains, underground trains (the Metro), buses and trams taking you from one side of the city to the other. You will find no problem in making your way to your final destination, however as most capitals, the network may appear to be very complex, but once on it you will see how easy it is to use.
Attractions in Paris
Where to start!! The main attractions for first time visitors are the Eiffel Tower, the walk along the river Seine, Notre Dame, the Musée National du Louvres, the Musée d‘Orsay, the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur as well as many others to choose from ! Paris is full of amazing architectural buildings and monuments to list them would be endless, the best way not to miss anyone of them is by walking through the city centre and making your way round the different arrondissements.
Ah, the city of Romance! Well, that is not all there is to Paris of course! This old and attractive city, capital of France, is visited throughout the year by millions of tourists.
Capital to one of the best gastronomic country in Europe! Eating out in Paris can vary from your Sandwiches and croquet monsieur in Cafes, served all day long to your Top restaurants. If you are wanting to eat in one of Paris’ top restaurants you will need to book in advance as in all capitals, these restaurants attract not only the tourists but also the rich and famous inhabitants! You will be able to
Each 'arrondissement' (district) of Paris has its own style with its own popular places to visit- Some of the most famous touristic areas are the Trocadéro and the Champs Elysée. However, Parisians do not go to these parts and if you want to be where the Parisian are you will need to look more localy to their 'environement'- Each district has its own feel and atmosphere! There are also the attractions not be missed such as the shows: the Famous Moulin Rouge and various others.
As all capitals, Paris has its main shopping areas including the Gallery Lafayette, Avenue des Champs-Elysée as well as the Faubourg St-Honore. However as you walk around you will find small boutiques and shops very for exclusive fashion shopping. You will also be able to find some 
Paris, as capital of France, has a very good transport network of overland trains, underground trains (the Metro), buses and trams taking you from one side of the city to the other. You will find no problem in making your way to your final destination, however as most capitals, the network may appear to be very complex, but once on it you will see how easy it is to use.
Where to start!! The main attractions for first time visitors are the Eiffel Tower, the walk along the river Seine,