Ile de France

Ornate, opulent and entirely over-the-top, the Palace of Versailles is one of the world’s most lavish royal residences, with glorious gardens to explore alongside the gold-coated interiors.

The world’s most visited museum, a treasure trove of art from around the world. Admire the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and many, many more…

Gustave Eiffel’s eccentric, iron-clad tower built as a temporary exhibit for the World Fair in 1889, has views all over the city and has become iconic symbol of Paris.

Crammed with iconic buildings, world-class art and a culinary scene steeped in history, Paris is one of the world’s great capitals, overflowing with style, romance, and art de vivre. 

Where to go and what to see in Paris – a 6-day itinerary from destination expert and travel writer Anna Brooke.

Where to go and what to see in Paris – a 3-day itinerary from destination expert and travel writer Anna Brooke.

The most evocative, romantic and historic of all the great luxury train journeys – a sumptuous way to combine visits to Paris and Venice.

Visit France’s famous Champagne houses – an hour or two outside of Paris – to understand how Champagne is made, and find out what gives bubbly its fizz.

Europe’s largest collection of modern and contemporary art, housed in Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano’s iconic inside-out building.

Paris’s iconic Gothic cathedral, previously its most visited site, is closed to the public following the devastating fire in April 2019. It’s set to reopen in December 2024 with its unique blend of heavenly views, hunchback legends and gargoyles galore.