Paris, Île-de-France

destination

Paris

you can get to Paris via plane, road or train but i'd have to say the most convenient way to get to the city of love is via train (Eurostar) as cheap as £64 return, it's a quick 2 hours 15 mins trip and less stressful however the cheapest way to get to Paris is via an 8 hours 30 mins coach which i would not recommend and this is from experience but if this was a last option i would suggest travelling on the mid-night coach from London Victoria to Paris, only positive of this is that it's very cheap at £25 return and on the plus side you get to Paris nice and very early also you would probably spend half of the trip sleeping. I believe you could get to Paris by car from the UK but i wouldn't do this to myself not only would it be stressful but driving on the other side of the road in a french country isn't something i would want to put myself through, imagine getting lost in a remote french village and having to ask for directions or having a flat tyre in the middle of no where or breaking down, i don't think AA would come all the way from London to rescue you. One great thing about visiting Paris via train is you get to see the beautiful countrysides of France and the views can be breathtaking.

Paris, Île-de-France

outdoors

Trocadéro Gardens

Trocadero at sunrise is a beautiful sight, with tons couples taking picture perfect wedding shots, models shooting for clothing brands, families shooting memorable photos for their kids. Sunrise at Trocadero is picturesque and one of the most popular viewing points of the Eiffel Tower.

Paris, Île-de-France

outdoors

Trocadéro Gardens

The Rush hour 3 movie with Chris Tucker & Jackie Chan made me want to see Jardins du Trocadero, it's a long stretch of water fall just before the Eiffel Tower. An evening picnic would be a great date idea at this location, you don't have to break the bank to impress or spend time with your crush. A nice bottle of french wine with some light bites could seal the deal for the night.

Paris, Île-de-France

destination

Eiffel Tower

Paris would not be named as the city of light without the Eiffel Tower, so book your next trip to Paris and go see what the Eiffel Tower is really about. I would rather see the Eiffel Tower from the ground as the view appeals more to me however a view from the top of the tower would probably have a different perspective.

Paris, Île-de-France

experience

Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum is undeniably one of the finest art galleries in the world with all the masterpieces like Mona Lisa, there are hundreds of thousands of other classic and modern masterworks, the Louvre is the icing on the cake of French culture and a tribute to European art history – it’s not surprising that it’s also one of the most visited art galleries in the world! However due to the long queues personally I would get more satisfaction from absorbing the views from the outside.

Paris, Île-de-France

outdoors

Luxembourg Gardens

People watching is a real thing and some people happen to enjoy this hobby. Jardins Du Luxembourg is full of culture and history, very colourful and I would compare this to El Retiro Park Madrid or Central park in New York.

Coupvray, Île-de-France

destination • experience

Disneyland Paris

Paris, Île-de-France

lodging

Shangri-La Hotel, Paris

The most expensive the hotel with a view has to be 5* luxury Shangri-La Hotel Paris as prices could range between £400 - £900 per night, but you get what you pay for where the Eiffel Tower views can be found from your deep soaking bathtub and large rooftop terrace, it’s located on the 7th arrondissement.

Paris, Île-de-France

bar • lodging

Ibis Paris Tour Eiffel Cambronne

On the contrary you could stay in much affordable 3* Ibis Paris Tour Eiffel located in the 15th arrondissement, it’s a modern hotel with all the basics and prices ranging from between £40 - £160 per night so personally I believe unless it was a honeymoon or very special occasion I’d opt for Ibis and save my buck for the future as travelling doesn’t have to be expensive.