Short & Weekend Breaks in Paris

24 hours in Paris

Book a cheap flight to Paris with Jet2.com from Leeds Bradford airport for a cheap weekend break or short break to the romantic capital of France.

One of the most thriving cities in the world, Paris offers so much for a cheap short break or weekend break it’s impossible to fit everything into 24hrs! If you are looking for romance, art, culture, shopping or exquisite food and drink you are looking in the right place.

Paris is divided into 20 small areas (known as arrondissements) which begin in the centre and spiral outwards. The river Seine runs through the centre of the city dividing it further into what are known as the Right Bank (to the North) and the Left Bank (to the South).

There are so many must-sees in Paris that your short or weekend break will be abundant in choice.

Sightseeing & Culture on a Weekend Break in Paris

For shopping whilst on your short break you might want to start with some of the larger department stores such as La Samaritaine (rue de la Monnaire) which offers just about everything including a wonderful roof-top café overlooking central Paris, or Paris’ oldest departments store La Bon Marché (rue de Sèvres). If designer luxury is your thing then head for either avenue Montaigne or rue du Faubourg-St-Honoré. Whatever you do on your weekend break, make sure you leave time to wander through the trendy Marais district to sample some cutting egde design in both fashion and lifestyle.

If you are a culture vulture then Paris is a dream come true. Make the most of your short break by visiting the Louvre (Cour Napoléon), the vastness of this museum is quite astonishing but it does have something for everyone, ranging from Egyptian mummies to Tribal Art. Don’t attempt it all at once though as there really is too much! Next up is the Musée d’Orsay, housing a fantastic collection of art between 1848 and 1914. With over 80 galleries this is a treasure trove for art enthusiasts, all in one magnificent building, the impressionist galleries always draw crowds but the expressionist, post-impressionist and romantics collections are equally as enchanting. The Pompidou Centre is definitely worth a visit whilst on your weekend break, in contrast to many of the traditional galleries in Paris this outlandish designed building holds one of the largest collections of modern art, and is billed as one of Paris’ most original cultural institutions.

If, whilst on a short or weekend break, you like to see the sights then Paris won’t disappoint. The unmissible five consist of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, La Seine and the Champs Elysées.

The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is probably Paris’ most famous landmark, you can choose to walk the first two floors for panoramic city views (115m), or pay a little more and take the lift to the top (276m) for views for up to 40 miles on a clear day. In the evening the tower is awash with lights which make a dramatic focal point for the city.

Notre Dame Paris

The tower of Notre Dame is one of the most famous cathedrals in the world dating back to 1163, gothic in style it is said to be one of the most enchanting buildings in the world, not least due to the myths and legends that surround it.

Arc de Triomphe & Champs Elysées in Paris

In the middle of one of the biggest and largest roundabouts in the world the Arc de Triomphe provides a grand sight at the “top” of the Champs Elysees making it the ideal place to begin a stroll through this famous area.

La Seine in Paris

If you are pushed for time on your short break to Paris a cruise along the river Seine can be picked up at various locations and takes you on a whistle stop tour of Paris’s best offerings.

The range of food and drink on offer in this capital is astronomical, you will find everything in this city including the traditional Parisian cuisine. Ensure that you look a little off the beaten track to avoid getting caught up in restaurants who aim both the food and prices at the tourists! It’s also wise to book ahead for an evening meal, for most restaurants the day itself will suffice but for haute cuisine, bookings need to be made in as much time as possible.

Paris is the most romantic city in the world for a short or weekend break, if you are looking for love you couldn’t be in a better place. With some of the most romantic and dramatic scenery in the world combined with fantastic cuisine and entertainment (not to mention the shopping!) how could your loved one not be impressed!

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