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Who knows or cares how Paris's reputation as the City of Love came about; the fact is romance saturates the air. The city's architecture is beguiling, the polite curve of The Seine, hypnotic. Possibly it is because Parisians themselves seem so much more open in their gestures, unashamed about development collective displays of affection. Well, when in Rome, as they say...

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With flights from London airports to Charles De Gaulles beginning at just £20.99 or the Eurostar from £69, it is a fantasy certainly turned into reality. Plus there are some great deals to be had on hotel accommodation, salvage you money for all of the city's many attractions.

If you're not too bothered about finding privacy and queueing while the daytime, then visit Paris's popular landmarks: Sacré Coeur, Notre Dame, the Champs Élysées and Montmartre to name but a few. Naturally, don't miss the irresistible Eiffel Tower from which you and your principal other can marvel at the 360 degree panoramic of Paris below, no doubt falling in love all over again at the sight.

Say the words 'café culture' to anything and it abruptly evokes images of Paris streets, chic women in sunglasses sipping coffee, engulfed by swirls of cigarette smoke, handsome Gallic men reading Le Monde development flirty eye contact, perched with easy elegance on the stylish cafe furniture. Make a point of stopping for un café, s'ilvous plait and soaking up the atmosphere. Sit at cut off tables and catch each other's eye provocatively, as if you're exquisite strangers.

When evening comes, enjoy a romantic cruise along The Seine, taking in Paris by night or simply range along the streets, hand in hand. Stop for dinner at a minute cafeteria and sample the recommended vins or feed each other spoonfuls of sumptuous dessert. You can do that in Paris without putting fellow diners off their grub.

The city of love may only be a incorporate of hours, away but it's guaranteed that you will remember your visit to Paris for a life time.