Paris C. de Gaulle Airport

Paris travel at your finger tips

Paris is one of the most popular tourist cities in Europe. After your visit, you will know why. It's beautiful architecture, historic sites, great shopping, and fabulous international cuisine make it a special holiday destination.

Attractions

Paris has much to see and many things can be toured by foot. To the north of the Seine, the tree-lined avenue des Champs-Élysées running west under the stately Arc de Triomphe is a good place to start a walking tour. Just east of the avenue is the massive Musée du Louvre, home to da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. A full day or more can be spent exploring the Louvre, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes when visiting this museum.

The Île de la Cité is the oldest and most heavily visited part of Paris, home to the world famous 12th century Gothic masterpiece – Notre Dame. You can climb the 75-metre north tower for spectacular views over the River Seine and the city centre.

No visit to Paris is complete without taking a lift up the Eiffel Tower. The top floor of the tower offers great views of Paris. Enchanting boutiques can be found at the Marais district. Alternatively, the winding rue des Rosiers in the Jewish quarter has plenty of young designers whose works are displayed at L’Eclaireur.

Pigalle is home to some good music venues and the Moulin Rouge cabaret if you can overlook the seedy atmosphere prominent here. Montmartre offers some of the best views over Paris from stunning Basilique Sacré-Coeur, and a good place for an evening’s café-hopping is the Marais district.

Hotels in Paris

Since Paris sees so many tourists, there are is plethora of hotels available in the city. You can find modern, luxurious hotels, guest houses, quaint bed and breakfasts, or hostels. No matter your preference, you're sure to find a hotel in Paris that suits you.

It's best to book a Paris hotel in advance, since they can be quite pricey during the high tourist season. You can usually save on a Paris hotel by booking in advance online.

Out and about - car hire in Paris

With a hire car, you can see a multitude of attractions outside of the main city. There are many major car hire companies in Paris, so it's both easy and quick to hire a car and be on your way. Reserve a Paris hire car in advance here.

The Île de France region, of which Paris is the capital, has many great sites outside of the main city including: the stunning Château de Versailles, elegant historical towns and villages, and the Disneyland theme park. You can visit these attractions and many more by hire car from Paris.