The great thing about visiting Paris is that you don’t have to book a whole week there if you don’t want to. It’s close enough to enable you to have a great time there if you only have a couple of days to spare. Imagine a long weekend spent in the French capital over a Bank Holiday for example, or perhaps just taking a day off on the Friday and travelling early so you can have three days there.

The best way to plan for a long weekend is to think about staying somewhere central. You don’t want to waste time travelling from place to place. With a well chosen location to stay in you will be just minutes from all the venues you would most like to see.

You should also think about the types of attractions you want to see. Will you be a traditional visitor with sights such as the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees on your list of places to go to? Or will you make a list of alternative and more unusual sights to see?

Whatever you want to do while you are there, it’s a good idea to have some kind of plan prior to your visit. This will enable you to ensure you can get off to the best start when you arrive in Paris. It’s fine to head for your hotel room or accommodation to freshen up and make sure you are ready to explore, but you don’t want to spend hours there trying to figure out where to go. You want to make the most of the time you have in the city, so make sure you get overwhelmed by decisions before you go, so you don’t waste time upon arrival.

This trick also means you can enjoy the build up to your break even more than you would otherwise. With so much to see and do in the city you can decide whether you will be a traditional tourist or one who goes off the beaten track. Where will you be heading to once Paris beckons you?