Audrey Hepburn once reportedly said that Paris is always a good idea, and we agree. Packed with stunning architecture, museums and galleries for days and the most incredible restaurants, Paris has plenty to do for everyone.
Highlights can include the infamous Mona Lisa at its home in the Louvre or steak frites in the artist hub of Montmartre. By night you can enjoy wine by the Seine, see the dazzling lights of the Eiffel Tower or catch a show at the Moulin Rouge.
So if you’re thinking of heading over to France for a quick break, there are many ways to get there. Here, we’ve compared flights direct from Newcastle with train to London and the Eurostar to see which comes out cheapest.
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Here, we compared a long break (Friday to Monday) for two people in early June. Prices are correct at the time of writing.
Newcastle to Paris flights
Thankfully flights are fairly common and Air France departs Newcastle Airport every day of the week, all year round.
Departing Friday, June 9, 10:45am and returning Monday, June 12 at 8:45pm - £611.30 for two people booking direct with Air France
Flight tickets come with one hand baggage and one personal item (12 kg total).
Newcastle to Paris train
The train gets a little more complicated, with longer travel times and changes needed in London. Travellers will have to catch an early train to London King’s Cross and then switch to St Pancras for the Eurostar.
The journey will be longer, with the Eurostar crossing taking almost two and a half hours alone, but it’s picturesque, comfortable and relaxing. You’ll also be able to take significantly more luggage and, for those with more flexible schedules, all Eurostar fares are now flexible, meaning you can change your booking up to seven days before departure and all you’ll pay is the difference in fares.
Newcastle to Kings Cross Train - £120 for two people via Trainline
St Pancras to Paris Eurostar - £386 for two people via Eurostar
Total cost - £506
Strike warning
If you are heading to France any time soon, the Foreign Office is keen to stress that travellers should take care on strike days. Workers across the country are taking part in many mass protests, and while uncommon, some have turned violent in the past.
Disruptions to travel are likely, so keep checking for updates if you’re travelling on a strike day. The Foreign Office advises that people monitor the media, check advice with travel operators, avoid demonstrations and follow the advice of local authorities whilst in the country.
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