Holiday Homes & Rentals in Paris

Paris has its own international airport as well as a number of major train stations which connect to international railway services. The metro system is excellent, fast and reliable, and there is also an excellent bus service. Driving in Paris can be challenging, and watch out for the famous Place de l'Étoile, the 8-laned roundabout around the Arc de Triomphe! The rules of the road here mean that you must give way to those entering the roundabout, and there are no set lanes, so good judgment is needed!

Universally acknowledged as the world’s leading city of fashion, Paris is home to such names as Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Christan Dior. The places to see and be seen for fashionistas are undoubtedly the Champs-Elysées (first and foremost), Avenue Montaigne, Rue Cambon, and Faubourg Saint-Honoré. However, Paris is packed with smaller, independent boutiques which are more accessible and no less glamorous than the leading haute couture establishments. Paris Fashion Week, typically held in the Spring and Autumn, is the pinnacle of vogue in the city.

Paris is one of the world’s most romantic cities. It’s pretty streets, lined with Plane trees and Horse Chestnuts, are shady in the hot summer and cosy in the winter. A walk down the banks of the River Seine will lead you to the beautiful Pont des Arts, otherwise known as the Love Lock Bridge, where lovers place a padlock on the bridge, and throw the keys into the river to represent their eternal connection. Don’t miss the tiny island in the Seine, Ile Saint Louis, which is a haven or romantic tranquillity, with delightful cafes to sit and plan your future together.

While Paris has an incredible range of fabulous Michelin star restaurants, the real joy of the city is discovering its less well known and delightful unlisted treasures. Consider trying, for instance, some of Paris’ wonderful creperies – ‘Les Crepes de Louis-Marie’ on Rue de Arbalete is fabulous. The charming ‘La Becane A Gaston’ is a bistro on Rue Lucien Sampaix that offers delicious, no-frills but superbly created dishes in a friendly atmosphere. France is, of course, famous for its patisseries, so keep an eye out for the freshly made mille-feuille for a naughty but nice treat on the street!