A weekend in Paris: travel guide, attractions and things to do

Plan the perfect 48 hours in the French capital, from hotels to restaurants

A view of Paris from above with Eiffel Tower in between trees
Paris: ‘tirelessly picturesque’
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1. Why you should visit Paris

Put simply, “because it’s Paris”, the “tirelessly picturesque” City of Love and Lights, said The Times. The French capital is a city where you can “eat like a king” and “marvel at some of the finest historical sights” in the world.

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