Why a trip to Paris should be on your travel wish list

Paris has a place on almost every traveller’s travel wish list for so many reasons. Whether it’s the city’s abundance of famous landmarks, delicious foods or shopping opportunities, it’s easy to see why the French capital city has become one of the most visited cities in the whole of Europe. However, if this beautiful city hasn’t earned its place on your own bucket list, let us convince you otherwise with our favourite reasons why a trip to Paris should be on your travel wish list.

How to get to Paris

Perhaps the ultimate reason why Paris should be on your travel wish list is that it’s just so easy to get there! With two major international airports in Paris - Orly Airport and Charles de Gaulle Airport - you can fly into the city in little over an hour from London. There are also tons of trains and buses that pass through the French capital, including the Eurostar that goes directly from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord. Want to enter the city from the water? Paris is also a popular stop on many river cruises in Europe.

Here’s 3 more reasons why a trip to Paris should be on your travel wish list:

Famous landmarks 

It’s hard to imagine Paris without picturing its famous landmarks. Even if you’re not an expert in architecture, it’s hard not to instantly fall in love with these jaw-dropping structures that showcase the very best of architectural design through the ages. Our favourites include the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, and of course, the Eiffel Tower.

Delicious foods 

For a country that invented the prestigious Michelin Star rating system, it’s no wonder the food in Paris has lured foodies from all over the globe to visit the city. With so many excellent Parisian eateries to sit down (or stand up) in, it’s easy to try the very best of French cuisine in the capital. Don’t miss some delicious French classics like Soupe à l'oignon (French Onion Soup), Steak-Frites, and Beef Bourguignon…

Incredible shopping opportunities 

No one does fashion like the Parisians. And it’s easy to copy the world-famous French style of classic culture mixed with sleek modernity, or even emulate the flawless Parisian street style, with the incredible shopping opportunities the French capital city has to offer. For high-end fashion ensembles, head to Avenue des Champs-Élysées - one of the most famous shopping streets in the world. Looking to put together a French-inspired outfit on the cheap? Saint-Ouen Flea Market sells a variety of cool vintage items from across the globe.

Packed with so many things to do, a trip to Paris will no doubt be able to fill up days in a travel itinerary. And with plenty of famous landmarks, delicious foods or shopping opportunities, Paris deserves its place on every traveller's wish list of destinations.