Paris: The City of Love

Ah Paris, the city de l'amour. What best place to spend the Valentine weekend?

Who knows or cares how Paris's prestige as the City of Love came about; the fact is romance saturates the air. The city's architecture is beguiling, the gentle curve of The Seine, hypnotic. Perhaps it is because Parisians themselves seem so much more open in their gestures, unashamed about development group displays of affection. Well, when in Rome, as they say...

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With flights from London airports to Charles De Gaulles starting at just £20.99 or the Eurostar from £69, it is a fantasy unmistakably turned into reality. Plus there are some great deals to be had on hotel accommodation, recovery you money for all of the city's many attractions.

If you're not too bothered about seeing privacy and queueing during the daytime, then visit Paris's popular landmarks: Sacré Coeur, Notre Dame, the Champs Élysées and Montmartre to name but a few. Naturally, don't miss the irresistible Eiffel Tower from which you and your considerable other can marvel at the 360 degree panoramic of Paris below, no doubt falling in love all over again at the sight.

Say the words 'café culture' to whatever and it right away evokes images of Paris streets, chic women in sunglasses sipping coffee, engulfed by swirls of cigarette smoke, handsome Gallic men reading Le Monde development flirty eye contact, perched with facile elegance on the beloved cafe furniture. Make a point of stopping for un café, s'ilvous plait and soaking up the atmosphere. Sit at detach tables and catch each other's eye provocatively, as if you're perfect strangers.

When evening comes, enjoy a romantic cruise along The Seine, taking in Paris by night or naturally rove along the streets, hand in hand. Stop for supper at a dinky restaurant and sample the recommended vins or feed each other spoonfuls of sumptuous dessert. You can do that in Paris without putting fellow diners off their grub.

The city of love may only be a concentrate of hours, away but it's guaranteed that you will remember your visit to Paris for a life time.

Paris: The City of Love