PARIS

Paris is one of those cities on most people's "to visit" list and quite rightly so. It's not really a question of why visit Paris, rather why would you not. Its inhabitants are proud to be Parisian and they know that they live in one of the most magical cities in the world. So why visit Paris? Here are five reasons why:

You will eat like you have never eaten before

Does this reason even need explaining? For the French, food is not only a necessity of life, it is a joy, three times a day. Internationally-famous chefs and restaurants are valuable Parisian institutions. It really is possible to start the day with a warm, light, melt-in-the-mouth croissant accompanied by sweet, fruity jam and then washed down with real French coffee on the sunny terrace of a cafe.

You will fall in love with this real-world fantasy

French is the language of love and Paris is the most romantic city on earth. Loved by honeymooners and lovers (you only have to be up the Eiffel Tower at sunset to see it), Paris is built on romance. And it’s not just love of the physical kind, but of the architecture, the history, the boulevards and the parks. It's the romance of sitting in a cafe reading all afternoon; it's the romance of neighbourhoods packed with writers.

You will feel connected to people from 2,000 years ago

History - Paris is full of it. From the Romans and the Sun King to Napoleon and modern French presidents, each of France's rulers has left their traces on Paris. You see it in the architecture of the city, in the museums and in the culture. The colourful history of Paris has made it the city it is today, full of beautiful architecture, breath-taking views and a diverse population.

You will see the finest art people can produce

There are many reasons to visit Paris but one of them has to be art. Thanks to its Kings and Presidents of old, Paris has a very impressive display of art, classical and modern. For some, the Louvre Museum is the greatest museum in the world.

You will stop mistaking style for vanity

Another reason why many people visit Paris is that it's a city where people worship style and beauty like gods, shopping is an art form for Parisians. Almost everything in this city, from the world's most expensive dresses to kitchen appliances, is stylish.