Flights to Paris from Brisbane take approximately 28.5 hours, with a stopover in Asia or the Middle East depending on the airline. Brisbane to Paris flights will then disembark at Charles de Gaulle Airport, just 23km from Paris city. The quickest way to reach the city from the airport is via the metro train.

The metro in Paris is one of the easiest ways to get around the city. Paris is quite spread out so if you wish to travel from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, you’ll need to catch the train. Another way to see the city is by bike. Paris is beloved for being a bicycle friendly city, with locals using bikes as their main form of transportation. Consider a bicycle tour of the city or hire one of the city’s public bikes and ride along the River Seine.

There are however, some areas in Paris where you’ll want to take your time seeing, which makes walking through some neighbourhoods ideal. One of these areas is Le Marais, the historic district which is spread across the 3rd and 4th arrondissements. Wander down the cobble stone streets and explore the area’s Jewish side complete with traditional bakeries and falafel shops. From Le Marais you can also walk to Notre Dame, the famous and historic Roman Catholic cathedral and a fine example of French Gothic architecture.

For flights to Paris from Brisbane, contact Student Flights on 1800 046 462.

Whether you are strolling along the Seine, enjoying a glass of Beaujolais in a Parisian bistro or sharing an eclair with your sweetheart, you will see why Paris is synonymous with the word romance.