Paris - The City Of Romance

Tour Eiffel, view from the Trocadero (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

By Steve Diffin


When asked to suggest The most romantic city in the world most people will say Paris, evoking precious seemingly long gone romantic memories. Paris with it's seductive backdrop is certain to rekindle the magic of romance of the past or indeed encourage an excitement for one to embark upon a "dangerous liaison". Experience the romance of a weekend visit to Paris where you can gaze adoringly at the Pont Des Arts from the 1st and the arrondissements. Take in the most romantic view in the world, a 360 degree panoramic view of the famous Paris sights of "Ile de la Cite", and of course "the Louvre", while surrounded by the reflective dancing colours of the river Seine. Only replacing such breathtaking surroundings long enough to lovingly gaze into your companions eyes.
No trip to Paris can ever be complete without visiting the most famous land marks in the world - The Eiffel Tower and of course Notre Dame as featured in the great movie "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" Visit the charming artists haunt, Montmartre, with its quaint, winding streets and pretty squares, dominated by the glorious Basilica of Sacre Coeur.

How to do Paris in 48 hours

Fontaine de la place de la Concorde, with Eiffel Tower in the background, Paris, France (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

By Katy Hyslop


There's no need to worry that you will miss the best Paris has to offer when this guide shows you how to see it all in only 48 hours.
Paris is a city of many faces, the narrow streets contain hidden jewels of patisseries, bars and Parisian café culture that have attracted visitors for centuries.
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One of the best places to begin your day is at the Arc De Triomphe, the largest roundabout in France's capital and one of the most hazardous in the world. No insurance company will cover a vehicle travelling around it, as twelve roads feed into the circle with no clear road markings an and even less clear is who has right of way.