London Weekend Break

A weekend break in Paris

Although this site is about taking a weekend break in London, Paris is probably the most popular European capital in which to enjoy a short city vacation and we have a sister site called Paris Weekend Break that promotes this stunning city.

Paris weekend breaks have become increasingly popular since the arrival of the channel tunnel and, with cheap budget airlines offering flights from 99 pence excluding taxes, there has never been a cheaper time to visit.

Paris is a fantastic city in which to spend a weekend and if offers a perfect mix of culture, history and great sightseeing attractions. Paris is also famous the world over for its cuisine and you may be surprised that dinning out in Paris can be very easy on the wallet.

Paris is also a great 12 month a year destination with things to see and do whatever the season or weather. In fact, Paris can sometimes be just as busy in the winter off-season as it is in high summer.

Things to see on a Paris weekend break

When it comes to things to see and places to visit, Paris can easily fill a weekend break, or provide a vehicle for multiple weekend breaks.

Some of the the city's star attractions include, a walk down the world's most famous street, the Champs Elysees, on which you will find the massive Arc de Triomphe and get beautiful views of the river Seine.

Other world renowned monuments include the Eiffel Tower and the famous cathedral of Notre Dame, known for its associations with the hunchback character of popular literature. Also in Paris is the spectacular Palace of Versailles, claimed to be the most beautiful building in the world, and the ivory basilica of Sacre Coeur that overlooks Paris from Monmartre.

To find out more, take a look at Paris Weekend Break where you will find guides to the city's monuments, shopping, restaurants and much more. You will also be able to get information about the history of Paris and even a brief guide to Disneyland Paris.

Paris Weekend Break is however essentially a city tourist guide to Paris with information about its museums, galleries, iconic religious buildings, parks and popular sightseeing hotspots.

Also included are some suggestions and summaries of how you can fill the evenings of your Paris weekend break including the Paris Lido, the Moulin Rouge, the Eiffel Tower's Altitude 95 and La Crazy Horse, to name but a few.

Please visit our sister site using the link above for more information.