Paris, known as the "City of Light," is a million different things to as many different people. Her poets, artists, politicians, philosophers and residents have made Paris into a veritable city with something for everyone! The Eiffel Tower is by far one of the most popular Paris destinations-you can't go home without a picture in front of this monument! Sainte-Chapelle will truly amaze you as you gaze upon the myriad of stained glass panels that have made this one of the world's most beautiful houses of worship. An evening cruise on the Seine tops most lovers' lists, while a walking tour of Montmartre, complete with the ooh-la-la Paris cancan and windmills makes for a great side-trip. The Musee d'Orsay, on the waterfront, houses an amazing collection of impressionist and post-impressionist artists. Then, follow up with lunch or dinner at one of the quaint sidewalk cafes that Paris is famous for.

Paris has any number of package deals available to include airfare, hotels, and sites. Look into Paris Pass for free entrance into the most popular tourist attractions. One popular package includes an Eiffel Tower Dinner, Paris Moulin Rouge Show and Seine River Cruise. Combining flight packages with sightseeing packages may result in your best budgeting options for a Paris vacation, as well as the easiest way to schedule your time in Paris. The choices can be overwhelming. Then, make sure to ask your tour guides where they eat and what they like to do in their free time. These choices may make for some less expensive fun that gives you some of the best of Paris!

Airports Serving Paris, France

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the main airport in all of France. The host to more than 100 airlines, both flagship carriers and low-cost carriers, flights into CDG are numerous, offering a wide choice of fares and connection cities. The airport is undergoing major modernization and renovation through the year 2012, so some inconveniences may be experienced, though these have been minimized for passenger convenience as much as possible. Ground transportation includes the RER, which is a suburban rail network offering transport to central Paris at least four times an hour. The TGV is a high-speed rail line offering service to many other French cities. A convenient shuttle operates between terminals, while a bus departs from terminals one and two, proceeding non-stop to Paris.

Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) was the main international airport before CDG. It still is highly popular, though it is eight miles south of Paris. Its international service is restricted to North America, Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and the Middle East. Housing two terminals, domestic flights here are popular for business travelers so as to avoid the international congestion of Charles de Gaulle. Orly is also connected to the RER, with a tramway link planned for the future. Three busses offer regular service to Pairs, while the A6 autoroute is readily accessible.

Paris Beauvais Tille Airport (BVA) is a much smaller airport than CDG or ORY, but is a favorite for those seeking cheap fares to Paris. Wizz Air, Ryanair and Blue Air are the low-cost carriers that call BVA home. Located about 37 miles from Paris, the trip can take an hour. A shuttle to the city center and a railway station with eight routes a day are your best options for ground transportation. A free shuttle bus into town, with the Beauvais Train Station providing connections to Paris, is the most commonly used means of transport to Paris. Mini-busses and shuttles also are available to Paris and Disneyland Park.