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 Paris is a must see holiday destination for anyone. It is a feast for the senses. It cries to be heard, touched, smelt, tasted and seen. It is of course a favourite romantic holiday destination, with its beautiful river, its banks and the landscapes of fine buildings and cafes.
You will be enraptured by its windy boulevards, fabulous monuments, and internationally renowned works of art. In terms of cuisine, you cannot beat the Parisian range of chocolate, cheese and wine.
Ensure that you climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower at sunset, stroll along the Seine and remember to visit the 'I Love You' wall at Place des Abbesses which has that phrase scribbled all over it in languages from all across the world.
A bronze plaque marks the banks of the river where the city began in the second Iron Age, when the Parisii settled in the city.
Paris is hostess to numerous museums, with a museum for every taste. You will see some the greatest works of art to be known to be created. Paris is also the European capital for gardens, parks and woods.
Moreover, there are thirty five bridges that make up the heart of Paris, along with its monuments. You will also find its range of squares : Place de la Bastille, Place de la Concorde and Place des Vosges, with their neverending sightseeing opportunities.
When to Go
Paris it is said is best during the spring, yet rather rainy. Paris plays host to countless cultural events in the winter. On the other hand, Parisian summers are hot and lazy. In August, Parisians head for France's beaches to the west and south, with numerous restauranteurs doing exactly the same. Paris is exceptionally busy around the time of Bastille Day and also towards the end of the year. Therefore, it is an excellent idea to make reservations.
More: French Tourist Office (0906 8244123). All calls are charged at 60p per minute
www.franceguide.com . On Foot Guides Paris Walks by Fiona Duncan and Leo Glass (A Duncan Petersen Guide, £8.99), Spiral Guide Paris (AA £9.99)
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