Paris

Steeped in history and culture, Paris is one of the most famous cities in the world. The iconic sites of this romantic city captivate millions of visitors every year from all walks of life.

This is the place if you’re an art lover hoping to get close to paintings by the masters. The Louvre houses the oldest works, including the Mona Lisa. For more contemporary artworks, head to the Musée d-Orsay and Centre Pompidou.

As you’d expect from a large cosmopolitan city, there are plenty of options for accommodation from budget-friendly hostels to family-friendly hotels, and luxury stays offering opulent suites and multiple Michelin-starred restaurants.

Paris is synonymous with high fashion. Hosted twice a year, Paris Fashion Week attracts well-known faces and upcoming coming fashion designers and is a firm staple in any fashion aficionado’s calendar. It’s a dream destination for shoppers and flagship stores of luxury brands line the Avenue des Champs-Élysées and the Rue Saint-Honoré. Visit the Marais neighbourhood for a boutique shopping experience with a mix of designer fashion boutiques and independent labels.

Boasting an incredible mixture of restaurants, bistros, bars, food shops and markets, it’s easy to see why Paris is known as a culinary hotspot. Café culture is the cornerstone of Parisian life, and no visit would be complete without visiting a classic Parisian café for a pavement-side coffee and a croissant.

Visit in July and you can join in the Bastille Day celebrations with a whole host of festivities including a military parade along the Champs-Élysées, followed by fireworks at the Eiffel Tower. No matter whether you’ve been before or are here for the first time, Paris always has something new to discover.