Whether you’re a romantic, culture vulture, adventurer or shopping fanatic, you’ll fall in love with Paris. Dive into a city that excels at everything from museums and galleries to cafes and restaurants.
Hunt down the landmarks you’ve always wanted to see in the flesh, browse elegant independent boutiques or treat yourself to the ultimate high-end shopping experience.
Delightful delicacies
Parisian gastronomy is famed the world over, with the city serving up Michelin-starred restaurants, industry-leading chefs and award-winning menus. From pretty patisseries to cosy bistros and buzzing street cafes, you’ll find tempting dishes wherever you go.
Get your fill of delicious fare and consider booking yourself on one of the many food tours so you can eat your way round the highlights of the city’s incredible culinary scene.
You’ll find exotically-flavoured confectionery at Larnicol in the Montmartre district. Specialising in all manner of sweet treats, you can choose from delicate macarons, delectable pastries and intricately sculpted chocolates, all while gazing out at the stunning Sacré Coeur nestled on the highest point in the city.
Discover the districts
Known as arrondissements, each district of Paris has its own unique personality and countless reasons to make you fall even deeper in love with the city.
Be at one with the French capital’s rich history and awesome architecture by wandering the vast halls of the Notre Dame Cathedral in the 4th arrondissement.
Seek out a shopping experience like no other in the fashionable 6th. Here you can browse high-end designer wear in the finest fabrics, pick up antique furniture or invest in some fine art to adorn your home. This trendy district really bolsters Paris’ reputation as one of the chicest cities in the world.
The prestigious 7th arrondissement is perhaps one of the most popular, largely because it’s the home of the Eiffel Tower.
Venture beyond the city
Pack up your rental car and head out on to the open road to see what the local area has to offer. If you can feel the Disney magic calling you then head west on the A4 to see the delights of Disneyland Paris.
Encounter life-size Disney heroes, get your adrenaline pumping on exhilarating rides and don the trademark Mickey ears to truly get into the Disney spirit at this fun resort.
Follow the E5 west to the amazing Palace of Versailles. Take some time for quiet contemplation away from the hustle and bustle of the French capital as you make your way through its beautifully maintained gardens.
Alternatively, a 90-minute drive northwest along the A14 will transport you to French impressionist painter Claude Monet's home and gardens at Giverny. Soak up the tranquil atmosphere of the picturesque landscape, and spot the locations that inspired some of his most famous works.
Car hire in Paris allows you to see more than just the Paris you know from movies and television shows. It gives you the freedom to see everything at your own pace and the flexibility to explore the best of what lies beyond the city limits.