Paris is the greatest city on earth – who would argue? Londoners and New Yorkers put up a fight, but in terms of architectural beauty, art history, gastronomy and sheer extravagance, it’s Paris that wins. And that is reflected in its visitors – there are more than any other city.
It’s more than the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre of course. Spending a few days in Paris can serve as a crash course in how to live. When you walk along the River Seine or take a seat in a corner café, it’s evident the finer things in life are appreciated. People don’t rush lunch. Children are doted upon. Hairdressers are always busy. And although you can’t take Paris with you, when you return home, that sense of pride will linger.
You can’t come to Paris and not indulge in culinary ecstasy. From light and flaky croissants in the morning to a rich slab of foie gras in the evening, Parisians love food. From the neighbourhood bistro to the Michelin-starred restaurant, dining out in Paris is a joy.
Flying to Paris
There are very few airlines that don’t fly to Paris from London. There are dozens of flights a day from Gatwick, Heathrow, London City and the provincial international airports. The main airlines offering flights to Paris are Air France and British Airways. The principal airport is Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), but there’s the smaller Orly (ORY) airport too. Given the competition, cheap flights to Paris can easily be found. Peak season is May to September, with July and August being the busiest. Flights to Paris from London take just over one hour.
For the genuine foodie, Paris is the holy city. For the art lover, Paris is the holy city. For the lover, Paris is the holy city.
Travel by road
Traffic in Paris drives on the right and the minimum driving age is 18 years. Speed limits are 130kph (80mph) on motorways, 110kph (68mph) on dual carriageways, 90kph (56mph) outside built-up areas and 50kph (30mph) in built-up areas. A national driving licence, the car's registration document and a red warning triangle must be carried at all times, or the driver is liable for a fine.
EU nationals taking their own cars to France are strongly advised to obtain a Green Card, without which insurance cover is limited to the legal minimum. All headlamp beams must be adjusted for right-side driving by use of beam deflectors or by tilting the headlamp bulb-holder
Travel by rail
Paris is served by six major stations - Gare du Nord, rue Dunkerque, 10th, Gare de l'Est, Place du 8 Mai 1945, 10th, Gare St-Lazare, place du Havre, 8th, Gare de Lyon, place Louis-Armand, 12th, Gare Montparnasse, boulevard de Vaugirard, 15th, and Gare d'Austerlitz, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 13th.
Gare du Nord is the French terminus of the international Eurostar train that runs from London Saint Pancras. Thalys's services from Brussels Bruxelles-Midi also terminate here. Eurostar also runs from London Saint Pancras to Disneyland Paris.
Travel over water
The most convenient ports to Paris from Britain all lie on France’s northern seaboard and include St-Malo, Cherbourg, Caen, Le Havre and Dieppe.
It’s more than the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre of course. Spending a few days in Paris can serve as a crash course in how to live. When you walk along the River Seine or take a seat in a corner café, it’s evident the finer things in life are appreciated. People don’t rush lunch. Children are doted upon. Hairdressers are always busy. And although you can’t take Paris with you, when you return home, that sense of pride will linger.
You can’t come to Paris and not indulge in culinary ecstasy. From light and flaky croissants in the morning to a rich slab of foie gras in the evening, Parisians love food. From the neighbourhood bistro to the Michelin-starred restaurant, dining out in Paris is a joy.
Flying to Paris
There are very few airlines that don’t fly to Paris from London. There are dozens of flights a day from Gatwick, Heathrow, London City and the provincial international airports. The main airlines offering flights to Paris are Air France and British Airways. The principal airport is Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), but there’s the smaller Orly (ORY) airport too. Given the competition, cheap flights to Paris can easily be found. Peak season is May to September, with July and August being the busiest. Flights to Paris from London take just over one hour.
For the genuine foodie, Paris is the holy city. For the art lover, Paris is the holy city. For the lover, Paris is the holy city.
Travel by road
Traffic in Paris drives on the right and the minimum driving age is 18 years. Speed limits are 130kph (80mph) on motorways, 110kph (68mph) on dual carriageways, 90kph (56mph) outside built-up areas and 50kph (30mph) in built-up areas. A national driving licence, the car's registration document and a red warning triangle must be carried at all times, or the driver is liable for a fine.
EU nationals taking their own cars to France are strongly advised to obtain a Green Card, without which insurance cover is limited to the legal minimum. All headlamp beams must be adjusted for right-side driving by use of beam deflectors or by tilting the headlamp bulb-holder
Travel by rail
Paris is served by six major stations - Gare du Nord, rue Dunkerque, 10th, Gare de l'Est, Place du 8 Mai 1945, 10th, Gare St-Lazare, place du Havre, 8th, Gare de Lyon, place Louis-Armand, 12th, Gare Montparnasse, boulevard de Vaugirard, 15th, and Gare d'Austerlitz, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 13th.
Gare du Nord is the French terminus of the international Eurostar train that runs from London Saint Pancras. Thalys's services from Brussels Bruxelles-Midi also terminate here. Eurostar also runs from London Saint Pancras to Disneyland Paris.
Travel over water
The most convenient ports to Paris from Britain all lie on France’s northern seaboard and include St-Malo, Cherbourg, Caen, Le Havre and Dieppe.
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