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Paris needs little introduction, it’s one of the very few truly iconic cities and we probably all think we know it intimately, even if we’ve never been before. And yes, Paris is everything you think it is – it’s filled with the sort of history, drama and sweeping grandiosity that its most potent icons - the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and the Seine - collectively embody, but it is also far more than that.
If you come to Paris for its famous landmarks then you won’t be disappointed, the Eiffel Tower really is a magnificent symbol of the city and, however familiar it is, can still take your breath away, the Louvre is a vast and wondrous wealth of true masterpieces that may prove daunting but won’t disappoint and Notre Dame lives up to its billing as the city’s awe inspiring gothic centrepiece. But beyond all of its remarkable landmarks Paris is a city that can be defined as much by something that is almost indefinable – a mood and a sense of magic that is unique to Paris and can be felt simply by wandering its streets. Paris is almost overburdened with must-see attractions and first time visitors are likely to find themselves torn between a wealth of world class art galleries – the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Musée Rodin, Musée Picasso, Centre Pompidou, Musée Marmottan Monet the list could go on and on – that are all worthy of exploration. In truth the Louvre alone could swallow up days, most visitors will have to content themselves with a cursory tour and the promise of a return visit. When a day of sightseeing is over visitors to Paris are equally spoilt for choice with a bewildering array of dining options, just as you’d expect from the home of gourmet cuisine. From the very pinnacle of grand French gastronomy – the likes of Pierre Gagnaire, Taillevent and Alain Ducasse are amongst the most celebrated restaurants in the world and Paris still holds more Michelin stars than any other city – to grand bustling brasseries like Terminus Nord and Brasserie Mollard to chic contemporary hot spots like Akrame or Pétrelle, Paris remains one of the finest foodie destinations on the planet. After you have spent the day exploring the wonder of Paris and tasting all its delicacies be sure to end the night in one of our central Paris hotels or a hotel near the Eiffel Tower. |
