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Most flights from the United Kingdom into Paris land at the city?s main airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Air France is the main airline offering flights into Paris from the UK. However, flights are also available into Orly and Beauvais Airports. Orly is closer to the center of Paris than Beauvais, but Orly has fewer inbound flights from the UK. Beauvais is 65 miles from Paris, compared to Orly?s nine miles. There are shuttles and other means of transportation from both Beauvais and Orly airports into the center of Paris.

Over 45 million people visit the City of Light, the capital of France, Paris, each year. No matter what your tastes or your budget, there is something for everyone in Paris.

The city is located on the Seine River in northern France and has a population of approximately 2.2 million people. That?s just the city. The metropolitan area of Paris has about 12 million people, making it one of the largest metropolitan areas in Europe. Public transportation is a must in a city this size, and the famed Metro light rail system is very popular with tourists. Busses and taxi cabs are also available, and many tourists enjoy walking along the beautiful streets of Paris. The city?s climate is relatively mild year round, and extreme weather conditions are rare in Paris. It does rain often in Paris, but snow is rare.

Paris is divided into districts, with the most well known districts being the Champs Elysees and the Place de la Bastille. Perhaps one of the most famous tourist attractions in Paris is the Eiffel Tower. The tower was built in’89 as part of the Universal Exposition and was supposed to be temporary. However, the Eiffel Tower remains standing and millions of visitors enjoy the view from the tower each year. Other popular tourist spots include the Notre Dame cathedral, the Louvre art museum, the Sorbonne, the Pantheon church and the Invalides museum, which is the burial place of Napoleon. The Louvre enjoys over eight million visitors a year, while the Notre Dame welcomes over 12 million visitors. You can see famous works of art at the Louvre, such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. Paris is also famous for its beautiful parks and gardens, including the Left Bank Luxembourg Garden and the Tuileries Garden.

Paris is famous around the world as providing the standard for French cuisine. Parisian chefs insist on using fresh, local ingredients to create some of the most delicious food in the entire world. There is a restaurant for every budget, from McDonald’s to restaurants with four Michelin stars, and everything you can imagine in between. Diners are not disappointed in Paris.

And if the history, the museums, the food, and the art of Paris are not enough, you can even make a trip to EuroDisney.

Paris is one of the greatest vacation destinations the world offers. Paris has it all: sumptuous dining, beautiful museums, elegant shopping, and a wonderful atmosphere. Book your trip today. You will not be disappointed. .

Tom Martens is the content coordinator for Bestukflights.co.uk the UK’s premier flight and travel comparison portal which includes a detailed section on Travel and Flights to Paris