Transfer to 3rd arr., Paris

‘Paris, you are my happiness’ sang Edith Piaf back in 1949, and it’s clear a lot of people agree with her. The French capital invariably features in Top 10 lists of the world’s most visited destinations, and while Paris’s popularity is undoubtedly a reflection of its undeniable charms it can make visiting a trying experience at times...

At just a hop, skip and a jump across the Channel, for UK residents doing business in Paris is as commonplace as heading to our own northern cities, if not more so. It boasts the world's highest concentration of global conglomerates and regularly hosts high profile technology, manufacturing and economic summits and conferences. I often travel to the French capital for meetings and I don’t think there are too many train, plane or automobile modes of transport I haven't used to get me there, or any meeting room from La Dèfense to the Champs Elysees that I haven't been in! Of course I may be exaggerating somewhat, but I certainly have gained a lot of valuable insider tips from my many years of travelling to the city, so allow me to share a few...

You simply cannot beat visiting the beautiful French capital city of Paris. “The City of Love”, Paris is famed for being a global centre and hotspot for culture, fashion, gastronomy, art and plenty more. It features a host of legendary tourist attractions, cool cafes, bars and restaurants and there is a peaceful and intimate atmosphere swirling the streets that is completely infectious...