Paris Weekend Break - City Guide

The capital of France, Paris has a long and distinguished history of arts and culture and is now a popular destination for weekend breaks. Its most famous monument, the Eiffel Tower, was built for the Paris world exhibition in 1889 and should be high on the list of must-see buildings for any traveller. Paris is divided in two by the Seine and a boat trip along the river in the summer is one of the most pleasant ways to see Paris.

Founded around 250BC, Paris is known as the cultural epicentre of France for food, fashion, art and romance. Paris' art galleries and museums house some of the world's most important treasures, such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. For families taking a city break to Paris, or for big children themselves, Disneyland Paris has brought the magic of Mickey Mouse to Europe and makes a great day out for all the family.

Getting Around Paris

Paris is well served by public transport with buses, the metro and trains all integrated throughout the city. For a weekend break in Paris, it is well worth purchasing a Paris Visite pass which entitles you to unlimited travel, including Disneyland Paris and Versaille, for two days.

Paris has a wide range of hotels, ideal for short and long breaks. Our Paris offers cover 3 star and 4 star hotels, luxury hotels and budget hotel accommodation. Book a hotel in Paris with our online reservation system.