Prélude Hotel Gare du Nord Paris 73 Rue de Dunkerque

This is the city of love, romance, art and culture so be sure to take it all in and soak up the atmosphere.

First stop - if its your first time here - has to be the main landmarks - Tour Eiffel is best climbed via her heart centre and the steps which will take you all the way up the 300 metres - the top is where you get your reward - a spectacular view of the city.

For a spiritual experience be sure to attend mass at the gorgeous Gothic cathedral - Notre Dame - at the end of the ceremony there is a procession through the tiny streets that surround it - highly recommended. Be sure to visit Montmartre too - home to the Sacre Coeur and where you will see the largest mosaic in the world - Christ with outstretched arms - breathtaking. Be sure to meander the streets around and about and have one of the artists do your portrait for you.

Arc de Triomphe is a monument that was commissioned by Napoleon in favour of the French Army ans stands some 50 metres tall and 45 metres wide - an awesome sight and well worth the walk down Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees and Place Charles de Gaulle.

Don't miss some time spent in Pompidou Centre - filled with street entertainment and a real arty buzz - trendy cafe bars where you can enjoy that hot chocolate and fresh croissant - delicious!