With journey times from London to Paris being incredibly quick at just over two hours it is possible to start your day in London before ending your evening at a wonderful restaurant in Paris. Whether flying or travelling by Eurostar you will be able to spend the majority of your day sightseeing, eating, drinking and generally having fun with your friends or loved ones.

If you are staying in the city tradition London hotels are the place to be and nothing beats getting up in the morning to a full English breakfast!

If you fancy a quick sightseeing trip then you can either take a river cruise along the Thames or catch one of the guided tour buses that travel around the City of London on various routes. Some tickets will allow you to hop on and off different buses ensuring that you visit the places that you want to see and miss out the ones that you are not so interested in. With over 25 different destinations on offer from the most popular tours you will be able to see some of the most wonderful sightseeing tourist locations that London has to offer.

Whether you are flying to Paris or catching the train it is possible to take in some sights in London before making it to Paris in time for a late lunch. Baron Rouge is a wonderful place to visit if you want to partake in some wine tasting after your meal or they can cater to your needs with some sumptuous aperitifs including the classic dish of oysters.

One must see destination for most visitors to Paris, particularly first time visitors, is the Eiffel Tower. You will be able to see this amazing structure from numerous vantage points throughout the city but a wonderful up is worth any wait. You can even take in some refreshments in the champagne bar, enjoy a bite to eat in the brasserie or sample a delightful Michelin starred dish in the World renowned Jules Verne restaurant which is currently run by Alain Ducasse.

If you fancy viewing Paris in a different manner then a helicopter trip is a fantastic way to do so. You will be able to view sights such as the Abbaye de Chaalis and the Chevreuse Valley as well as the Eiffel Tower itself.

Once you have taken in some of the amazing sights that Paris has to offer then why not partake in a spot of betting at the Hippodrome Longchamp where between the months of April and October you will find the Dimanches au Galop family events as well as a host of others that are running throughout the year. See the marvellous horses in action as well as explore the paddocks before the race and see the preparation that the jockeys have to undertake. You can even enjoy a picnic on the lawns here if you fancy heading straight here upon arrival in Paris.

With so much to see and do in Paris as well as incredibly short journey times from London you will be able to see some of the best sights that both amazing cities has to offer.

If you are staying in the city there are a wide range of posh Paris hotels to enjoy so why not treat yourself!