Cheap Flights to Paris (CDG)

Thanks to the Eurostar, it's now easier than ever to get a great price on flights to Paris as they have been getting cheaper and cheaper since this competitor came on the scene. This is music to our ears as Paris is one of the world's top city destinations and with big savings on flights to Paris from London, that means more money in the coffers for all those fun things that you want to do.

Paris is such an exciting place for a break, with plenty of ways to enjoy yourself - whether you want to just sip coffee and watch the world go by, or are after cramming in as much as you can possibly see. Don't try and see it all though, there's far too much. Even the Louvre can take up a week to properly see it! That's another reason it's great that cheap holidays to Paris are so readily available, so that you can pop back time and again.

You also needn't get a hotel right in the centre of Paris if you want to eke out your budget. Just look for one that's close to one of the Metro or RER stations and you'll be whisked into the centre in no time at all. Try not to just see the sights using this underground transport though - walking between different areas is a great way to discover hidden gems and delicious places for a bite to eat whilst you're on your trip.

Flights to Paris

A flight to Paris takes around an hour from most UK airports, so you won't spend too long in the air before you can get on with your city break. You will find cheap flights to Paris from a variety of UK departure points so be sure to check all your nearest airports to get the best deal.

Once you land, your onward travel is simple as Charles de Gaulle Airport and Orly Airport both have RER stations. This train network is joined to the Metro system so it's both and cheap to make your way into the centre on public transport.

If you're planning on heading out to the countryside instead after your flight to Paris then you might consider car hire. Driving into Paris will definitely be more stress, expense and trouble than it's worth though!

Getting around Paris

A great way to get to know Paris, and save some of your hard-earned money, is to wander the streets between the sights. You will find so many pretty little squares, a wealth of charming shops and plenty of other things too that you would miss by moving faster. So our advice is to go on foot when you can - it's not a huge city if you're sticking to the centre and it's easy to walk right across the heart of Paris. Although all the tiny lanes and crooked streets can become a little bewildering so make sure that you take a map!

If you want to be a little faster but still feel the wind in your hair, then get yourself to the Velib stations. This is the Paris cycle hire scheme, with plenty of bikes to go around. Be sure to be careful on the roads though and remember that in France they drive on the other side! If you want to spend lots of time on the roads it might be worth taking a cheap bike helmet with you on your flight to Paris!

The fastest way to get around is the Metro as there are cheap fares and a huge number of stations. The maps can be confusing though, and watch out for stations such as Montparnasse and Chatelet where you can be walking underground for ages between different lines!

What to see in Paris

The "must-sees" in Paris are almost endless! To start with, look for a hotel with a metro station near by and check out our Paris guide as well. Here are our Paris top five attractions, if we really must just pare our list down to five!

The Eiffel Tower is Paris's best-known landmark - although it was only meant to be temporary! The views are amazing thanks to Paris's flat landscape, and for the ultimate treat enjoy a meal at Le Jules Verne. This fine dining restaurant comes with a hefty price tag though, so you might try 58 Eiffel Tower on the floor below for slightly less jaw-dropping prices, but the same amazing view.

The Louvre Museum is so vast that you could visit every day for a week and still not see it all. It's best to do a little planning beforehand to make sure you see all the things you want to fit in - remember there will be crowds though! At least half of them will be between you and the Mona Lisa! Other highlights include Venus de Milo and the Napoleonic Apartments.

Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral is a gothic masterpiece on the Ile de Cite. Be sure to head inside to admire the windows, the crypts and to climb the bell tower for the view across Paris that inspired Victor Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Plus, if you're after a quick lunch, try the mirrored splendour of Les Deux Palais just round the corner and try their onion soup.

Musee d'Orsay is housed in a former railway station, and it boasts Paris's best collection of impressionist paintings, featuring artists such as Monet, Manet, Cezanne and Van Gough - as well as statues and plenty more modern works.

Sacre Coeur Church is situated at the top of Montmartre, Paris's one hill, so the views from outside are great, and most evenings a crowd will convene to enjoy the sight, watch the Eiffel Tower light up, and create a party atmosphere. If you want an even better view, head inside this pretty church and climb to the top. You can also head out the back to enjoy the reflection garden. Or marvel at the very thing that gave the church its name (sacre coeur means sacred heart) - Jesus's heart (or, one of them at least).