Take a flight to Paris to enjoy Europe's most beautiful capital. The Marais and Saint-Germain-des-Prés districts, as well as the Champs Elysées boulevard, are home to charming shops. Enjoy flights up Paris' Eiffel Tower for sweeping vistas.

Things to do

Art treasures dominate the Louvre and architectural wonders the Cité de l'Architecture. Travel through Paris' Impressionist era in the Musée d'Orsay and take in modern art at the Pompidou Centre. Book a ticket for Paris' Cinéaqua to see sharks.

Shopping

For your return flight from Paris, fill your suitcases with designer offerings from the Champs Elysées and shopping centre Galeries Lafayette. Pick up gourmandises in Madeleine, trendy outfits in the Marais district and antiques from St-Ouen's flea markets.

Restaurants

A gourmet holiday in Paris will satisfy all tastes. Travel to Paris' La Chapelle district for Indian curries, the Champs Elysées for Michelin-starred cuisine and the Marais and Saint-Germain-des-Prés districts for bustling cafés. Opéra and Montparnasse offer Art Nouveau brasseries and Châtelet late-night dining.

Nightlife

The Champs Elysées is the ultra-trendy nightclub strip. For dramatic choreography, buy a ticket to Paris' Opéra Garnier or take in a cabaret in Montmartre. Party in the retro north-east or sample designer cocktails around Place Vendôme square.

When to go

KLM has frequent flights to Paris. Book your Paris holiday to catch memorable events like La Villette's August Outdoor Cinema Festival and October's Nuit Blanche, when monuments stay open.