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Environmentally-savvy consumers are increasingly seeking out options for sustainable short breaks and holidays which minimise adverse impacts on the communities they visit and avoid the harmful carbon emissions associated with air travel. And with the wonders of Paris now just a couple of hours away by train, what better way to look after the planet - and have a great time!
Eurostar rail services offer frequent departures to Paris and other European cities such as Brussels and Lille from their sleek modern hub at St Pancras station in London. The experience begins even before boarding as shoppers from both sides of the Channel make the most of the excellent range of outlets in the St Pancras concourse. Shopping includes niche British retailers such as Hamleys, Foyles and Neals Yard, as well as a store dedicated to London 2012 merchandise, and the station is also well-served for last minute refreshments, boasting branches of Starbucks, Costa Coffee, Cafe Nero, Carluccios and even a champagne bar. Or, for a touch of true Victorian glamour before catching an early train, why not book into the 5 star St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, a luxurious oasis located in Sir George Gilbert Scott's recently restored masterpiece of the Gothic Revival?
Once en route to Paris, passengers can enjoy glimpses of the Olympic Park as their quiet and comfortable train heads towards the Channel Tunnel and, just two hour and fifteen minutes after leaving London, arrives at Paris' Gare du Nord in the heart of the French capital. From there, it's easy to continue on a low-carbon track, with fast and frequent public transport connections to all districts of Paris by metro, RER or bus. Sightseeing too can be a green affair with many of Paris' most celebrated sights clustered together in the central districts and along the river Seine, allowing visitors to explore on foot, riverboat or using the award-winning Paris rental cycle scheme.
Sustainable options are also available when it comes to finding Paris accommodation. Renting a Paris holiday apartment or guest room from a local family or a small specialist provider like family-owned company, Pad -a -terre, can provide a valuable source of income to the community as well as offering a more intimate experience than that experienced in a large hotel chain. Staying in a Paris rental allows you to meet with your hosts or neighbours, pick up tips on what to see and do in the local area and gain an insight into how Parisians go about their daily lives. Moreover, as most Paris holiday apartments are equipped with full kitchen facilities, visitors can eat healthily and cut down their food miles by sourcing locally grown or organic produce at the famous farmers' markets dotted around the Marais and elsewhere.
For more details of sustainable trips to the French capital, including Paris rentals and other environmentally-friendly Paris accommodation, please visit http://en.parisinfo.com/sustainable-tourism/paris-a-sustainable-tourism-destination.
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