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With over 30m foreign tourists heading there every year, Paris is one of the top destinations in the world. The capital city of France sits on the majestic River Seine and is a favourite destinations for pilgrims, students, traders and honeymooners. Cited as one of the worlds most romantic city’s, Paris has a population of around 10m, and is famous for its universities, museums, sports events, operas and influence on   Read More ...

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A visit to the iconic city of Paris with children doesn’t have to be a daunting experience. With a range of fun and often educational activities available, the whole family are sure to love holidays to France’s capital city. If you don’t know where to start planning your itinerary, here are five activities that are guaranteed to leave all family members grinning from ear to ear: 1.       Disneyland Paris No   Read More ...

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Paris is one of those places where turning every corner feels like you’ve stumbled into a movie scene. It’s not surprising, given how many popular films have been set there. If you’re longing to experience a moment from your favourite Paris movie scenes it’s very easy – just note down these locations: Amélie (2001) has become the most adored movie to come out of Paris in recent times. The protagonist   Read More ...

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Regardless of which Disneyland you choose to spend your family holiday at you are bound to have a great time. However, in Paris you and your family will enjoy the splendid atmosphere of the city as well. Everyone knows that Disneyland is a must see destination for a family holiday. The entire operation is set toward delivering a thrilling and pleasant experience for each person in your family, whether child   Read More ...

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If you are looking at spring holiday destinations you cannot choose anywhere better than Paris, because not only is the city quiet compared to other more busy times of the year, but almost every attraction is still open and waiting for you to explore. It is no secret that Paris is the city of lovers and thus well trafficked, but sometimes the huge lines and hordes of tourists can ruin   Read More ...

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Notre Dame de Paris is one of the most famous buildings in the world, and perhaps the most well-known cathedral. Beautiful gothic architecture and hundreds of years of history make it a must see destination for everyone. Luckily, cheap flights to Paris have made the City of Lights incredibly accessible and now you can go and visit this stunning cathedral yourself. Notre Dame de Paris is one of the finest   Read More ...

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The Centre Pompidou is holding an exhibition of the unique work of Lucian Freud. Opening on March 10th, the retrospective will present an overview of Freud’s output including his almost obsessive treatment of his portraits and the nude being drawn, and his desire to make his paintings to look like flesh. in addition to aboutabout 50 large works of art, visitors will also be able to peruse photos of the   Read More ...

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Paris, which is also known as the city of lights, attracts people from all over the world because of its romantic cityscape, rich culture, great shopping, and the warmth of its people. The most notable tourist attractions in Paris are the Eiffel Tower; The Musee du Louvre, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Avenue des Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, and the River Seine. The Eiffel tower has been the symbol of Paris   Read More ...

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People planning weddings over the coming months could be tempted to seek out some inspiration from arguably the most romantic city in the world in the next few weeks, as Paris plays host to the International Bridal Fashion Show. More than 100 different companies will be showing off their wares at the Porte de Versailles in the French capital between June 27th and 29th. From dresses to cakes, accessories to   Read More ...

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The 2009 edition of Carre Rive Gauche is only a few weeks away, giving visitors just enough time to book hotels in Paris to make the very most of the antiques event. Located between Saint-Germain-des-Pres and the Musee d’Orsay, the fair will include wares from around 120 antiques dealers, inviting those attending to enjoy a fascinating walk through a wide array of rare objects chosen by the experts. “Only Paris   Read More ...

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