Paris
Paris stimulates the senses, demanding to be seen, heard, touched, tasted and smelt. From romance along the Seine to landscapes on bus-sized canvases to the pick-an-ism types in cafes monologuing on the use of garlic or the finer points of Jerry Lewis, Paris is the essence of all things French.
Gaze rapturously at its breezy boulevards, impressive monuments, great works of art and magic lights. Savour its gourmet selection of cheese, chocolate, wine and seafood. Feel the wind in your face as you rollerblade through Bastille, or a frisson of fear and pleasure atop the Eiffel Tower.
When To Go
As the old song says, Paris is at its best in springtime, even if it is sometimes a little wet. In winter Paris has all sorts of cultural events going on, while in summer the weather is warm and lazy - sometimes sizzling. In August, when Parisians flee for the beaches to the west and south, many restaurateurs lock up and leave town too, but this is changing rapidly and you'll find considerably more places open in summer than even a decade ago. Things can get a bit hectic around Bastille Day and towards the end of the year so reservations at this time are a good idea. For more information click here. Text courtesy of Lonely Planet.
Recommended websites
Here’s a selection of our recommended websites for everything you ever wanted to know and some you may never have thought of...
The Original Paris Web Site
Online since 14 July 1994
www.paris.org
Paris - Time Out Travel
Travel and listings guide to Paris featuring entertainment, restaurant and accommodation information.
www.timeout.com/paris
The Online Reference for Paris
Since 1995.
www.smartweb.fr/
Paris Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Paris off the beaten path. Information on when and where to go, activities, history, getting there, and helpful links.
www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/europe/france/paris/
Paris info
Paris convention and visitors office diffuses all information to organise your stay or your trip in Paris: hotels and loadings, museums, monuments, ...
www.parisinfo.com/
Guide to pubs and bars in Paris
Paris' most comprehensive guide on the web to finding the best pubs, bars and cafes. Pubs are given ratings for ambience, drinks quality, staff, ...
www.parispubs.com/
Guide to everything else...
Hotels, restaurants, parks museums, waterways, and festivals. Includes sections on living, and studying.
www.parisfranceguide.com
Discover Paris - Paris travel and tourist information
Paris guide with essential tourist information. Features online hotel, hire car and flight bookings, travel tips, maps and recommendations for sightseeing, ...
www.discover-paris.info
Complete Guide to Paris
Introduction ... Traveler's Guide to Art & Architecture · Art, Architecture · hotels · Hotels · List All, Family-Friendly Hotels ...
www.frommers.com/destinations/paris
Open source travel guide to Paris
Featues up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more...
wikitravel.org/en/Paris
