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Paris Weekend Breaks

Short breaks to Paris and Paris weekend breaks are the perfect way to see the most romantic city in the world. It is impossible not to adore Paris, as the city is laced with enchanting architecture, the people are stylish and flirtatious and as night falls the streets take on the hazy glow of romance in Paris's unique nightlife, which is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure.

Paris is a city, which never stops, so Paris weekend breaks are ideal all year round. Summer short breaks to Paris can be spent relaxing on the banks of the River Seine, exploring the many enchanting gardens or forests in the city or watching the world pass by, from a sidewalk cafe. In the autumn months the city is an array of colours, with orange and brown leaves covering the pavements through the Parc du Champ de Mars and past the sparkling flamboyance of the Champs Elysèes up to the Eiffel Tower. Winter on a Paris weekend break is a winter wonderland of activity, with ice-skating on the outdoor rink at the Hotel de Ville and the bustle of Christmas festivities and markets adding bright colour to the colder climate. Paris in the spring is an ideal time for a romantic Paris weekend break, with the scent of flowers filling the air and enchanting performances at the Pompidou Centre offering outside entertainment on a balmy spring evening.

Paris is a magical city with beauty and elegance adorning its streets and over the centuries has retained a perfect balance of ancient aesthetic style and modern chic. The best views are from the Eiffel Tower or the Sacré Coeur and the best way to explore the city is by walking around the streets and exploring the enchantment of Paris for yourself on a short break or weekend break in the France's beautiful capital city.

 

 


Essential Information on Paris

Money

The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels, though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques, particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not accepted.

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Passports / Visas

Visitors, other than EEA state members, are advised to hold a return or onward ticket, documents for next destination and proof of financial means. The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.

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Communications

The international access code for France is +33. The outgoing code depends on what network is used to dial out on (e.g. 00 for France Telecom), which is followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). Other codes are used if using different networks. The area code for Paris is (0)1. Most public telephones accept phone cards, which are available in newsagents. Most hotels add a surcharge to calls, which can be very expensive; the cheapest way to call abroad is often with a phone card from a public telephone or at a post office. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international mobile phone companies. Internet cafes are available in towns throughout France.

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