| Paris the Capital City of France is in the Ile De | | | | And the banks of the River Seine in Paris will |
| France region and is an international capital for art, | | | | offer visitors an unforgettable experience by |
| fashion, style and romance. | | | | being able to get to see the sights from a |
| With the romance that Paris perceives, it is the | | | | completely different perspective, while cruising in a |
| number one destination for UK tourists and with | | | | boat and perhaps sampling the French cuisine at |
| over 30 million travellers per year from around | | | | the same time. |
| the world, it is no wonder that this city has so | | | | However, for those of us who would like to get |
| much to offer. | | | | away from it all, the Ile de France region of which |
| Paris entertainment has always been at the | | | | Paris is at the centre becomes an ideal place, |
| forefront of the world in terms of quality and | | | | offering a multitude of nature, history, art and |
| variety and from film, dance, opera, jazz, | | | | culture, but all within only a short distance from |
| concerts, ballet, rock festivals and cabaret, there | | | | the periphery. |
| is always some form of entertainment on offer | | | | So, within the Ile de France region, you be able to |
| to suit all tastes, no matter what the time of | | | | discover more than 500km of navigable |
| year you decide to visit this vibrant and cultural | | | | waterways, as well as many more kilometres of |
| city in France. | | | | footpaths and historic sites along its beautiful |
| There are two opera houses in Paris - the Opera | | | | rivers and canals. |
| Bastille and the Palais Garnier that hosts the | | | | But not far from Paris in the Ile de France region |
| Opera National de Paris. There are also many | | | | you will discover rich picturesque countryside and |
| different rock venues in Paris that play host to a | | | | forests all within a short distance of the periphery |
| large number of international performers and Paris | | | | and it boasts three National Parks and four |
| is also popular for its many dance clubs, nightclubs, | | | | National Forests that allow you to get away from |
| and cabaret shows such as the Moulin Rouge, | | | | it all and enjoy the natural beauty of France along |
| which has become famous throughout the world | | | | with the slow pace of French country life. |
| for its can-can, plus a multitude of different | | | | With stunning scenery, idyllic towns, peace and |
| festivals that are held in Paris every year. | | | | tranquillity, along with the abundant wildlife that |
| Of course, there are the usual monuments and | | | | await its visitors, it is the perfect setting for a |
| attractions which we all go an see when visiting | | | | drive in the country, an invigorating walk or a |
| Paris, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de | | | | typical French picnic lunch in the open air. |
| Triomphe, the Notre Dame Cathedral, walking | | | | And although Paris still tends to have that allure as |
| along the Avenue de Champs-Elysees with all its | | | | a destination for lovers, there is also an enormous |
| glitz and glamour and visiting the Bastille Square. | | | | amount to do for children of all ages and the |
| There are also some more recent landmarks that | | | | adults alike! Disneyland Paris with all of its magic is |
| attract millions of visitors each year to Paris, such | | | | obviously one of those destinations, along with |
| as La Grande Arche in the business district of La | | | | Parc Asterix, but there are also some great |
| Defense or The Center Nationale d'Art et de | | | | modern museums that provide interaction, making |
| Culture Georges Pompidou, also known simply as | | | | learning fun. |
| the Beaubourg or the Pompidou Centre. | | | | And from interesting, historic towns, to the |
| Another attraction are the Catacombs of Paris, | | | | centre of Paris, back to the forests and national |
| which are a famous burial place with its network | | | | parks, to amusements or glitz and glamour, Paris |
| of subterranean tunnels and rooms located | | | | has something for everyone to enjoy, but make |
| underneath Paris and you can go on an official | | | | sure that you allocate enough time to experience |
| tour through the old quarries. | | | | this incredible region of France. |