If you pay a visit to France, you can't miss out on a trip to Paris. Since the capital is three times smaller than London, it is much easier to find your way around, and the transport system is very cheap and efficient. Here are a few tips to plan your stay in the area most suited to your tastes and budget.

In Paris, your postcode says a lot about your way of life! The city is divided by the River Seine. Historically, Rive Gauche (Left Bank) used to be populated by intellectuals and those in search of a bohemian life. By contrast, Rive Droite (Right Bank) is infused with a more aristocratic atmosphere, as you will witness on the Champs Elysées, and in the windows of the jewellers of Place Vendôme.