A guide to weekend breaks in Paris

Are you thinking of travelling to a European capital? Even if you only have time for a short weekend break, the city of Paris, France is a great idea. Read the following article and find out all the information that you need to know about planning Paris weekends breaks, including where to go and what to do.

Travelling to Paris

Paris is easily reachable by plane, train or bus. Of course, you can always travel to Paris with your own vehicle. Most people though prefer train or plane. Train Eurorail Train Eurorail is probably the most popular way to travel to Paris. You can select the train trip of your choice between the Inter-City Europe Rail and the Eurostar Railways. If you are tavelling from the city of London, you will reach Paris in approximately five hours and forty minutes with the Inter-City Europe Rail and in three hours if you select Eurostar Railways.
Airplane Paris is approximately 1-2 hours by plane from the United Kingdom. You should note that Paris is 209 miles from London (1 hour and 5 minutes by plane). Paris has two main airports, Orly (ORY) and Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Numerous airline companies travel to Paris. You can select one of the Paris flights offered, depending on the ticket's price, safety issues the landing airport etc.

What to do in Paris

Paris attracts many tourists and is considered as one of the most visited cities not only in Europe but also in the whole worldl. If you have visited Paris before, you can spend your time walking along the Sikouana River and exploring the city. Yet, if it is your first time visiting Paris, you should definitely not pass on the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and the Notre Dame Cathedral.
The Eiffel Tower The Eiffel Tower is probably the most famous attraction in Paris. Eiffel Tower is visible from almost every part of the city. Climbing up the Eiffel Tower offers a great view of the city, especially at sunset.
Louvre Museum The Louvre Museum is amongst the most important museums in the world. You can admire the Egyptian and New Eastern antiquities, Greek and Roman collections, Islamic art exhibitions etc.
Notre Dame Cathedral Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral or else known as Notre Dame de Paris to admire the French Gothic Architecture.