The French capital and one of Europe's - if not the world's - most instantly recognisable and iconic cities. Its global impact on art, fashion, entertainment, media and education cannot be underestimated; Paris truly offers something for everyone. Its origins date back to 52BC, when the Romans conquered a Gallic fortress called Lutetia Parisiorum. They established a colony which later became the capital of the Frankish Empire - and then emerged in the 10th century as the centre of the new French Kingdom.
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There are so many famous landmarks of the Paris skyline that you're unlikely to take them all in, but there are some places you really should take the time to see. The vast majority of landmarks line the River Seine, or are a stone's throw away. Obviously the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral are along here, as well as the Louvre with its distinctive glass pyramids.
04/10/2021 · By Gareth Newton
Cruise the scenic Seine and explore the world of the Impressionist artists
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02/07/2020 · By Sukie Chapman
From grand châteaus to cobbled, homely streets, the waterways of France are bursting with sights of interest, and you can experience them the most relaxing way possible, on a barge cruise.
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27/09/2018 · By Katie Shaw
From California's Disneyland to the emblematic Eiffel Tower in Paris, here's our run-down of the world's most photographed places.
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03/12/2014
Enjoy a relaxing river cruise with Great Rail Journeys. Travel in luxury on the great rivers of Europe and beyond, including the Rhine and Seine.
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