Straddling the River Seine with its imposing Haussmannian blocks and world-renowned monuments, Paris is a place that draws the eye and stirs the soul. Looking for romance? Look no further than the bistros of Montmartre, where you can sip Loire reds to candlelight under the domes of the Sacre Coeur. Want culture? It's never ending here. The Louvre, the Musee d'Orsay, the Centre Pompidou – they all have their priceless masterworks. History abounds, too, with palaces raised by French kings, bastilles stormed by revolutionaries, and the old homes of beatniks and philosophers alike. If all that's tempted you, get searching for the best deals on cheap flights to Paris from Australia. Loads of airlines run the route, which typically involves at least one stopover on the way.

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