Beyond the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower and the most famous neighborhoods like Montmartre or the Marais, there are several attractions worth visiting that make Paris a destination not to be missed. Additionally, the French capital is also close to Italy and it’s easy to reach it with the many flights departing from the main Italian cities.
Organizing a weekend in Paris is very simple, just look for one of the many discounted flights and book a hotel, maybe choosing those located in the most unique neighborhoods so you can fully experience the Parisian atmosphere. Here are some tips.
How to get to Paris from the main Italian airports
Getting to Paris by plane is really easy: in fact, there are many flights departing from various Italian cities that in about two hours get you to the beautiful French city. Paris is served by 3 airports: Orly and Charles de Gaulle, which are very close to the center, and Beauvais airport, mainly served by low-cost airlines.
From Italy, Paris is easily reached from Milan Linate: here, daily, there are numerous direct connections with both scheduled and low-cost airlines. Surely for those traveling from Northern Italy, the Milan airport is preferable due to its proximity to the center and, moreover, the parking at Linate offers great availability and advantageous rates to park your car comfortably and securely. Besides parking, a free 24/7 shuttle is available to take you to the airport without the need to book a taxi or other private services. Upon return from the trip, the same shuttle will be waiting to conveniently bring you back to the parking lot.
From Rome, on the other hand, Paris is reached with many low-cost flights mostly departing from Ciampino, but moving south there are also many connections from Naples and Sicily.
What to see and do for a weekend in Paris
Certainly, if you go to Paris, a visit to the most famous attractions cannot be missed, such as the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, and the Louvre Museum, but there are other places worth visiting too.
For example, the Centre Pompidou is definitely a stop to include in your weekend, as well as a stroll in the Latin Quarter, original and lively and home to the Parisian university. Also, a walk in Paris cannot miss a visit to Île de la Cité, a small island on the Seine in the city’s heart, where stands the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle, and the Conciergerie.
In the evening, a visit to the famous Moulin Rouge is a must, where every day shows with feathers, rhinestones, and sequins take place. Entry includes a glass of champagne and is perfect to immerse yourself in this sumptuous atmosphere of a bygone era.
If you have some time, maybe taking advantage of the sunset, you can plan a cruise on the Seine: from here, you can admire breathtaking views and enjoy the cityscape where illuminated monuments and buildings stand out.
