The beautiful city of Paris has long been renowned for its sight-seeing and romantic feel with holiday makers returning year after year to explore such landmarks as the world famous Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre, once a palace, now one of the largest museums in the world.
It may surprise you to hear that in the summer there are 3 sandy beaches built for you to stretch out on when you need a break from marvelling at the sights and taking in the Paris culture. The best of these is 3km long next to the Seine, between Pont de Sully and the Louvre, where each summer the riverfront road is closed off and covered in 2,000 tonnes of sand. Here you can relax and take in the activities on offer.
When it comes to eating out in fashionable Paris you will be spoilt for choice from various cheeses and croissants to frogs legs, snails, foie-gras and succulent steaks that melt in your mouth. Trendy cafes and restaurants sit side by side with cafes and bars serving delicious local and international cuisine to suit all tastes.
The nightlife in Paris city offers something for everyone. Here you can enjoy a few quiet drinks with the locals or party the night away in the many nightclubs, jazz bars and New Orleans themed establishments. The same goes for shopping in Paris where you will find the best stores and fashion boutiques to rival Milan, London and New York for all the latest designs and some great cheap holiday gifts.
Paris is a popular all year round holiday destination with temperatures reaching 15° out of season and up to the late 20.s during the summer months.
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