Paris is simply the city that has it all. From its birth on the banks of the Seine in 52 BC as Julius Caesar continued his conquest of Europe, the City of Light has always commanded a captive audience.
Paris is synonymous with iconic landmarks. Theres nothing quite like watching the Eiffel Tower light up on a beautiful moonlit night, reaching out to the stars and beyond.
Many first time travellers to Paris arrive via the rather underwhelming Eurostar train terminal. But dont let first impressions deter you. The French charm is soon apparent upon the city streets.
But be careful navigating the roads. Parisian drivers are notoriously erratic and have been known to create some wonderful scenes of mayhem.
Perhaps the safest option is to travel on the very efficient Metro. The underground rail network is one of the best in the world. Clean and safe, the whole city becomes instantly accessible at a very reasonable price.
Many first timers make a beeline for the Louvre and Leonardo da Vincis enigmatic Mona Lisa. Rebuilt in its unique pyramid structure, the Louvre is conceivably the worlds best art gallery and instantly recognisable.
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