Why go? To kiss on a bridge - it's obligatory when you visit the French capital, and the Pont Neuf has just had a spring clean. Paris is a city where love famously flourishes because it hits all the right buttons - you're certain to eat and drink well, there are some lovely hotels, there are great things to see, and the Parisians have a panache that makes life feel good. Being so near and easy to visit there's no pressure to do it all, leaving time for couples to just enjoy being together. If you're thinking of whisking someone away as a surprise, choose Paris - the city that never disappoints.
Best for A new romance. Followers of fashion. Foodies.
Best avoided Disappointment. Paris often sells out, so book early for the best hotels and restaurants.
TC Tip Hop on a bike. Vélib is a brilliant city-wide scheme where you can pick up a bicycle in one place and drop it off at another - and it's free for the first half-hour. For information see www.velib.paris.fr. />
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