Every year thousands of Brits like to cross the channel and visit Paris, the capital city of France, and a lot of people that I have spoken to have enjoyed more than one visit in the past. So why do many Brits enjoy visiting Paris so much? Well I think there are three main reasons.
1. Paris Is One Of The Best Cities In The World.
Whenever there is a poll or survey listing the top cities in the world, you can be sure that Paris will be near the top of the list. The simple fact is that Paris is a beautiful city and is steeped in history. You obviously have the Eiffel Tower which is the iconic tower that is known the world over, but you also have many other attractions and sites of historical importance nearby.
For a start there is the Louvre, which is home to the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, as well as hundreds of other paintings from some of the world’s best artists. You also have the Notre Dame Cathedral, which is one of the finest in Europe, and the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysees, which is a symbol of France’s previous triumphs. Plus with the Seine river running through the city, you can marvel at the beauty of Paris by taking a leisurely boat trip.
2. Paris Is Very Close To Home And Easy To Get To.
The location of the UK means that they we have the whole of Europe on our doorstep, but France is our closest neighbour. With Paris being in the north of France, it is therefore very close to home and easy to get to.
You can travel to the south coast and get a short ferry trip over the channel, you can get the Eurostar and travel by rail, or you can simply book a short flight from your nearest airport. It really is a very easy city to get to, and is only takes an hour or two to get there, which is a lot quicker than many car journeys within the UK, for example.
3. Paris Is Perfect For Short Trips And Weekend Getaways.
Because of the fact that this major capital city is so close to the UK, it is ideal for short trips and weekend getaways. You don’t necessarily need to book any time off work because you can leave on Friday afternoon and get back fairly easily on Sunday evening.
The great thing is that if you get a flight, you can be there and on your way to your hotel in little more than an hour or so. This certainly beats getting in the car and facing a long trip to the nearest dreary seaside resort in the UK, which is what a lot of people have tended to do in the past.
