Paris has been a hub for commerce, finance, science and the arts since the 17th century. In the present day, not only does Paris boast a multitude of cultural and entertainment opportunities, it also commands industries such as business, gastronomy and fashion. You really could not be better placed to study than within the atmosphere of intellectualism, sophistication and cultural curiosity which pervades Paris.

Things to do in Paris:

Art and culture – A trip to the Louvre is in order for all art fans and culture lovers. A gorgeous French Renaissance building impeccably married to the modernist addition of the Pei glass pyramid, the Louvre boasts the display of the enigmatic Mona Lisa as well as many more of the nation’s masterpieces. Paris is also home to world-renowned museums such as the Musée d'Orsay – the magnificent neoclassical arches of the former train station now house a plethora of French art including pieces by Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir and Cezanne.

Landmarks – Paris is known the world over for its icons and monuments. The Eiffel Tower is one of the world’s most recognizable structures – the elegant art-noveau structure stretches 320 meters into the Paris skyline. The intricate stained-glass windows and famously naturalistic gargoyles of Notre-Dame Cathedral are formidable examples of French Gothic architecture, and a stroll along the Champs-Élysées should end with the contemplation of the Arc de Triomphe – a magnificent monument to those who died during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.