Trip Inspiration
Chances are, you’ve already been to Paris. You’ve ambled along the banks of the Seine. You’ve climbed the Eiffel Tower and the Sacré Coeur. You’ve done your best hunchback impression outside Notre Dame Cathedral. You’ve been to the Louvre, made a beeline for the Mona Lisa and then walked straight out again. There’s no shame in that.
But here at SmoothRed, we want to show you a whole new side to Paris. Because as well as all those classic sights, there’s plenty more to the City of Lights, including chances to taste some of the finest wines and cuisine in the world.
From neighbourhood bistros to dinner cruises along the Seine, this is a deeper, more authentic French experience.
These are simply handpicked suggestions for the kind of Parisian holiday you might have. Yours will be tailored, and refined until it matches you completely.
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Welcome to the most romantic city on earth! Gracing the banks of the River Seine, Paris has a way of romancing visitors with its elegant beauty and magical atmosphere. From stylish boutiques to exquisite cuisine, Paris is synonymous with the finer things in life.
Read about some of the typical – and not so – places to add to your bucket list for a dream trip to the City of Lights. Paris has it all!
Parisian Classics
Discover age-old Paris attractions like the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay. Whether you visit them on your own or with a guide, you will be able to learn about the Impressionists, see famous Greek sculptures and Italian masterpieces, and discover one of the greatest art collections.
Go up the Eiffel Tower or the Arc of Triumph, take a leisurely walk along the Champs Élysées, take in panoramic views of the city from Montmartre and visit the imposing Sacré-Cœur.
Explore the historic heart of Paris, the Île de la Cité, home to several medieval masterpieces. The Notre-Dame, although caught in fire in 2019, it still stands wonderfully in the little island. Metres away is Sainte Chapelle, with stained glass windows that are simply stunning and definitely worth a peek.
Leave time to admire the iconic Moulin Rouge and get a picture in front of that famous red windmill, and why not enjoy a cabaret show?
Paris neighbourhoods
Check out Canal Saint-Martin with its arched footbridges, boho bistros and soupçon of urban grit.
Discover the swanky, classy Latin Quarter. One of the oldest districts in the city, it boasts magnificent and varied architecture. It’s also home to the famous Shakespeare and Company bookshop.
In the historic neighbourhood of Le Marais you’ll find a romantic square, Place des Vosges, and atmospheric streets to wander, as well as the unmissable Pompidou Centre.
In the 20th arrondissement, Père Lachaise is a peaceful cemetery with Gothic graves and ancient mausoleums, the burial places of famous people, among which are Chopin, Balzac, Edith Piaf and Oscar Wilde.
Go shopping spree in the lively district of Quartier Pigalle. Once Paris’s red light district, it is now one of the trendiest neighbourhoods, full of vintage treasures and stylish boutiques.
Nearby Palaces
Versailles is located only 16 kilometres (12 miles) from Paris. The opulent palace makes a perfect day trip from the City of Lights. By visiting Versailles Palace you’ll discover where Marie Antoinette spent some of the most tumultuous years of her life. The gardens are not to be missed!
For over 8 centuries, Château de Fontainebleau was one of the favourite residences of the French kings and emperors, who decorated it to their own taste preserving the heritage of past residents. Napoleon referred to this fusion as “the true home of Kings”.
At Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte you will admire the classic French gardens. The splendour of this palace and its gardens inspired Louis XIV to build Versailles at 17th century.
Why not be carried away by fantasy? You can also visit the Castle of the Sleeping Beauty in Disneyland Paris!
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