City break in Paris against the clock

The ease of travel is the main thing about a short city break to the city, with those living in London or the surrounding area able to get to Paris in a very short space of time.

Travel writer Fiona Duncan has suggested that the city can be done in 24 hours if carefully planned.

Booking a hotel online is a good way of getting the ball rolling, and then a Eurostar ticket, so you know exactly when and where you are going.

"[Paris] is still all about l'art de vivre, great views, classic food and wine and shopping," Ms Duncan notes, all of which can be done in 24 hours.

"Forget the set-piece sights like the Louvre. Instead, concentrate on getting to know one area of the city well."

Museums such as the Maillol offer a good couple of hours of fun, as does taking a stroll in the Jardin du Luxembourg.

So for those looking for something to do over the next few weekends, a trip to the French capital can be not only cheap, but quick and fun too.

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