La Vieille France Paris 151 Rue La Fayette Online Booking

Super ensuite rooms with all modern amenities, close to Montmartre - home of Sacre Coeur - be sure to pay homage whilst in town and enjoy splendid views across the city. Theatres, entertainment and close by the Opera House - perfect excuse to dress up and be entertained in style.

Hundreds of museums but the most famous of all is Le Louvre - glass pyramid entrance and home to Mona Lisa with that enigmatic smile. View the priceless treasures on display and feel the sheer power and magic of this wonderful place. Be sure to spend time around Pompidou Centre - the French equivalent of Covent Garden. Climb Tour Eiffel - stopping for coffee at the 2nd stage and when at the top be rewarded with breathtaking views.

A river boat ride is the perfect way to spend an afternoon, travel up the Seine and alight at Notre Dame where a little time spent with this Gothic masterpiece is advised.

Shopping has to be on the agenda - head for Grands Boulevard for departmental stores, Galeries Lafayette for exclusive designers, arts, crafts and bookstores - nice place to have lunch too! and with over 60 markets operating in the city a morning spent with French stallholders displaying colourful displays and a lively atmosphere is a great start to any day.

Marvellous restaurants, fine French cuisine and wonderful wines are all to be savoured, slowly and with the best company.