Paris, France

Summary

Airport Rating ***** (Eurostar)
Reception of locals ***
Cost: £££££

• No issues travelling on the Eurostar into Paris or leaving Paris
• One of the most visually beautiful cities in the world
• Food is reasonably priced but significantly better than English food
• Transport is shockingly outdated
• Be prepared for a lot of stares if you look different
• Similar prices as London
• Main sights: Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, Place de la Concorde, Notre Dame cathedral, Sacre Coeur, Les Invalides, Louvre

It's the most visited city in the world and a city that is synonymous with beauty, class and elegance. There's a reason why places around the world are sometimes called "the Paris of the ...insert geographical location". Despite living fairly close to Paris, I haven't been to France since a school trip I scarcely remember.

The city itself is very old, founded in the 3rd century BC, it has grown to be one of the most populous cities in the world, although compared to somewhere like London, it isnt particularly large in size. 

I was lucky when I went as I have a few friends currently living there. This meant that even though I only went for a weekend, I was able to fit in a lot of things as they knew the city inside out. As with Singapore, Koh Samui, Madrid, Barcelona and Santiago, having someone who knows the local area definitely helps.

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