Paris, France travel guide

A renowned masterpiece of architecture, you won’t want to miss the Paris opera house on a visit to the city. But just what makes it so special? Learn a little of the history of the opera house to make more of your visit to this special place:

There are a few places in Paris where you can enjoy spectacular views across the city – and not just from the top of the Eiffel tower or the steps at Montmartre. Find out where else you can enjoy panoramic views acoss the city:

When you think of the highlights of Paris you don’t usually associate them with children – the thought of spending the day in the Louvre with a couple of youngsters is not very tempting! But there are several highlights in Paris that you can visit with children and they will enjoy (and so will you!) so don’t be put off the idea of visiting until your children are grown up – see some of our suggestions below for great things [...]

The Louvre Museum in Paris is one of the oldest museums of the world, holding a lush history that pre-dates its establishment in the 18th century. Although the Louvre Museum is only over 200 years old, the Louvre is a collection of Royal structures that were built over 800 years, and is still being expanded and improved upon to this day.

To make the most of your trip to Paris a little forward planning is a good idea. This article focusses on the opening times and entrance fees of the major attractions, art centres and museums and other useful visitor information:

It can be a bit disorientating arriving in an unfamiliar city and Paris is no different. If you have an idea about how to get into the city from your airport, and how to get around on the metro, buses etc when you are in the city, you will save yourself a lot of stress and a lot of time that could be better spent:

At the head of the Champs Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe forms the centre for many important state occasions in France, and is a symbol of Paris almost as widely recognised as the Eiffel tower. Learn about the history of the Arc de Triomphe before you make the long climb to the top:

The Eiffel Tower has been one of the most recognised landmarks in the world since its construction at the end of the 19th century. Originally intended to be a temporary structure, the Eiffel Tower is now as much as part a Paris as the Arc de Trimphe or the Champs-Elysees…

Every visitor to Paris should try at least once to enjoy eating in one of the fine restaurants that the city has to offer, but remember also that fine food can also be found for prices that mere mortals can afford to pay. Whatever your budget, be sure to enjoy the gastronomic pleasures that are available:

For visitors to Paris there are three usual forms of public transport: the Paris metro, the RER ‘suburban’ train network, and busues. Taxis are also a common alternative. Your choice will depend on where you are travelling, the convenience and time available, and your budget. It is worth giving a little thought to these forms of transport before you visit e.g. what Paris metro tickets are available, so that you don’t waste time and money when you are actually in [...]