Sunday, March 1, 2009

United Kingdom to Paris

By Tom Martens

Most flights from the UK to Paris land at de Gaulle, not Orly, International Airport. The main carrier offering the most flights to Paris from the UK is Air France. There are also flights to Orly and Beauvais. Orly is closer to the center of Paris that then other two airports, but there are fewer inbound flights from the UK. Beauvais is 65 miles from Paris, compared to Orly's nine. No matter which airport you use, however, there are many shuttles and other means of transportation between the airports and the city and even ways for you to catch connecting flights at different airports.

Every year over 45 million people visit the City of Light. Not matter what your budget or your tastes, everyone can plan a wonderful vacation to Paris.

The city is located on the Seine River in northern France and has a population of approximately 2.2 million people. That?s just the city. The metropolitan area of Paris has about 12 million people, making it one of the largest metropolitan areas in Europe. Public transportation is a must in a city this size, and the famed Metro light rail system is very popular with tourists. Busses and taxi cabs are also available, and many tourists enjoy walking along the beautiful streets of Paris. The city?s climate is relatively mild year round, and extreme weather conditions are rare in Paris. It does rain often in Paris, but snow is rare.

Paris is divided into districts, with the most well known districts being the Champs Elysees and the Place de la Bastille. Perhaps one of the most famous tourist attractions in Paris is the Eiffel Tower. The tower was built in 1889 as part of the Universal Exposition and was supposed to be temporary. However, the Eiffel Tower remains standing and millions of visitors enjoy the view from the tower each year. Other popular tourist spots include the Notre Dame cathedral, the Louvre art museum, the Sorbonne, the Pantheon church and the Invalides museum, which is the burial place of Napoleon. The Louvre enjoys over eight million visitors a year, while the Notre Dame welcomes over 12 million visitors. You can see famous works of art at the Louvre, such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. Paris is also famous for its beautiful parks and gardens, including the Left Bank Luxembourg Garden and the Tuileries Garden.

Paris known around the world for its French cuisine. Chefs insist on using fresh, local ingredients to make some of the best food in the world. There is a restaurant for every budget, from casual establishments where you can get your pommes frites to restaurants with four Michelin stars, and everything in between. You will not be disappointed.

And if the history, the museums, the food, and the art of Paris are not enough, you can even make a trip to EuroDisney.

Paris is one of the world's premier travel destinations. Paris has it all: elegant dining, unmatched shopping, history, art, and unmatched beauty. Book your vacation today. Paris does not disappoint. .

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