Paris Holidays

Enjoy an elegant evening on the water as you drift down the Siene on a romantic riverboat cruise and see the Eiffel Tower and other sights from the water. You can book a candle-lit dinner cruise on the Bateaux Mouches or a sunset cruise with world-class champagne. For those who need to be a little kinder on their wallet, why not buy a hop-on-hop-off boat ticket and travel to all the must-see sights along the Seine. Whatever type of cruise you opt for, we assure you it'll be nothing short of Seine-sational!

Paris is home to some of the best restaurants in the world and dining is a quintessential part of any stay in the city, but you don't have to break the budget. You'll find some fantastic French food for just a couple of euros from a humble boulangerie. Don't leave the city without biting into a freshly baked baguette, ordering a classic croque monsieur, consuming large amounts of cheese from Laurent Dubois (washed down with a glass of wine or two) and of course, checking out Paris' traditional pastries, chocolates and cakes. Dessert lovers can even embark on The Paris Chocolate and Pastry Food Tour. Gourmands can take the Paris by Mouth: Taste of The Marais walking tour.

Shopping in Paris has always been a lavish affair. Its brilliant mix of designer stores, markets and boutiques makes it a paradise for fashion lovers. Each neighbourhood (arrondissement) has its own vibe. International stores and the luxury haute couture fashion houses pack the glitzy Champs-Élysées, rue Saint-Honoré and the Triangle d’Or (Golden Triangle). Art lovers can search for quirky homeware shops and bookshops in the Latin Quarter and bargain hunters should flock to popular flea markets such as Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen for the best bric-à-brac in the city. One of the top shopping neighborhoods in Paris is the Marais. Located in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements, the Marais has museums, superb restaurants and cafés, shops and is full of hidden gems.

Situated on the left bank Seine, the Musee d’Orsay boasts a stunning collection of French art, sculptures, photography and furniture, predominantly from the mid 19th to early 20th centuries. See masterpieces by famous artists including Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh and Cezanne as well as sculptures by Parisian-born Rodin. Once you've pottered around the world-class displays stop for a bite to eat at La Palette, an artsy café-bar 15 minutes away with an elegant terrace and tempting menu.

A trip to this stunning city isn't complete without soaking up the sights. Visit the Eiffel Tower, fall in love with the vast Louvre, hit the Centre Pompidou for more shops and don't miss Basque du sacre-Couer – the Sacred Heart Basilica located above cool Montmartre. Part of the joy of Paris is wandering the eclectic neighbourhoods and stumbling on fantastic bakeries, cafes and bars. Explore the city at your own pace on a hop-on-hop-off bus or boat tour, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Versailles Palace, soak up the night scene at a cool cabaret tour and don't miss the incredible light show at the Eiffel Tower every evening.

The nightlife here is incredibly varied from chic champagne bars to open-all-night clubs and wherever you decide to go you'll be partying Parisian-style. Café de la Mairie is a lively café that's popular with locals and visitors alike, Cafe de Flor and the Brassierie Lipp located on Blvd St Germain are great for sampling the city's cocktails and Le Caveau de la Huchette has live Jazz music every night. If you're after a sophisticated evening, visit the Champagne bar at the very top of the Eiffel Tower - perfect for a romantic date.