Short breaks to Paris

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Take the time to discover this romantic and stylish city for yourself with a luxurious week-long stay in Paris. One of Europe?s most popular capital cities, Paris is right on our doorstep and has so many unique sights and experiences to offer that it never fails to impress.
Its cosmopolitan atmosphere has so much to offer, from Michelin Star restaurants to charming bistros, Haute Couture to unique boutiques, and ancient history to the avant-garde. Visit the Eiffel Tower at night and watch as this beautiful city is illuminated below you, or take a stroll through the charming parks and gardens along the banks of the Seine, pausing to relax and sample the famous cafe culture of the this marvellous city.
A week break in Paris is a fabulous chance to trace the history of France and Europe as you explore the buildings that were built over the many centuries. The Roman Baths in St Germain, the origins of the French Revolution at the Bastille, Napoleons imposing Arc de Triomphe, and the many palaces, cathedrals and monuments that are abundant in every part of this compact, but incredibly culturally rich city. Notre Dame cathedral will tell its own story to you, whether you are keen to take on the 387 steps that lead to the stunning views from the tower, or prefer to immerse yourself in its unequalled art, 850 years of history and serene atmosphere as a place of worship. Even if you don?t go in, you will be impressed by the sheer majesty of the architecture. The comparatively new basilica Sacre-Coeur in Montmartre is unmissable. Finished just before the First World War as atonement for the deaths of 58.000 people during the Franco-Prussian, it is one of Paris's most prominently breathtaking landmarks, and is worth visiting for the stunning interior, the panoramic views across Paris, and to this day, Priests still work in relays here to maintain constant prayers for the forgiveness of the horrors of war. Montmartre also happens to be where Paris displays it's more entertaining and alluring side. It is in this region the artists like Toulouse-Lautrec and Salvador Dali haunted the night-life, bars and bistros. It is the perfect place to go if you are looking for a night of Cabaret at the Moulin Rouge, or a Cancan at Madam Arthurs, or prefer to wander through the charming cobbled streets ready to discover your own favourite haunts. Your seven nights in Paris gives an exhilarating opportunity to experience all you can of this colourful, stylish city.
Whatever kind of art or culture you like, you will find so much to take in here, starting with the Mona Lisa in the Louvre to the modern art in the Pompidou Centre, or the relaxed Jazz on the streets of the intellectual Left Bank to the world class Opera in Napoleon's Opera Palais Garnier.
Of course, you must find time to relax and enjoy the comforts of this modern, vibrant city, so however you choose to fill your week, make sure you schedule in some gentle shopping therapy at Les Galeries, enjoy a romantic cruise down the Seine, or just soak up the bustling atmosphere of the picturesque Latin Quarter where you can observe the heart of this artistic, intellectual, bohemian, beautiful city.