Paris Holiday Information
One of the world’s most romantic cities, Paris bears the wealth of an incredible history for all to see. The capital city of France, Paris lies in a basin surrounded by hills with the highest point being the hill of Montmartre dominated by the magnificent Sacre Coeur. Through the centre of Paris east to west, runs the meandering River Seine and in the middle of the river this French city is the cathedral and royal palace of the Ile de la Cite (City’s island).
When visiting Paris, the north of the River Seine, is the area known as the Right Bank (rive droite). It is on the Right Bank in Paris that you will view the most spectacular sweeping views of the city and be able to visit Tuileries gardens, the Arc de Triomphe, Grande Arche de la Defense and the Champs-Elysee, which are all in the La Voie Triomphale area. The Bastille, Marais and Les Halles are all areas on the Right Bank. The Left Bank is the area south of the River Seine (rive gauche) and is where you will find the Montparnasse area and the Eiffel Tower.
For buzzing nightlife, Paris weekends have much to offer. Head to the Marais district in Paris or to fashionable Oberkampf for excellent bars and clubs, as well as lively cafes.
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Explore Paris
If you are visiting Paris for the first time, take a comfy pair of shoes! Whilst Paris is only about 17 km wide, there is so much to see that you could be walking for weeks.
Take the lift to the top of the Eiffel Tower, wander around the Musee du Louvre home of the famous Leonardo da Vinici painting of the “Mona Lisa”, and visit Montmartre and the magnificent Sacre Coeur. Picturesque Place du Tertre is a must, as is the Pompidou Centre, and the kids will enjoy the Cite des Sciences et l’Industrie and a boat trip along the Seine.