Paris

What is it that makes Paris so special? The Seine, the French, baguettes, the atmosphere, the restaurants, the magnificent buildings or the many museums? Perhaps it's a combination of all these things. Paris has everything you need for a perfect holiday.

Ask anyone in the Western hemisphere to name the most romantic city in the world and he or she will say...Paris! Oh la la, and the best food...? Paris! The most beautiful clothes...? Voila...Paris. So, has a trip to Paris become a mere cliche? Absolutely not!

Whereas cities like Vienna and Venice have to rely heavily on their history, Paris keeps reinventing itself. Of course people continue to visit traditional favourites like Montmartre, the Moulin Rouge and the magnificent Eiffel Tower, but a visit to Paris has so much more to offer than just these sights.

To give you a quick idea of what you'll find here, we've compiled a list of some of Paris's nicest neighbourhoods.

Ile de la Cite
Ile de la Cite is often referred to as the epicentre of Paris, and lies in the Seine. The Notre Dame Cathedral is just one example of what you'll find on the island. It's also close to the Quartier Latin.

Quartier Latin
You'll find the cheapest and best restaurants and entertainment spots of all Paris in the Quartier Latin. Paris's famous university, the Sorbonne, is also located here and lots of students live in this neighbourhood.

Montmartre
This neighbourhood lies just outside the centre of Paris and is famous for its artists, terraces and, of course, the Sacre Coeur.

Les Invalides and the Eiffel Tower
Historic buildings, embassies, impressive houses, spacious parks, Napoleon's tomb and 'bien sur', the Eiffel Tower.

Jardin de Luxembourg
The area around the Jardin du Luxembourg is Paris pur sang. Parisians come here at the weekends to relax. Take your time to stroll through this neighbourhood. You'll often find antique markets here at the weekends.