What is the best European city to visit; London or Paris, and why?

I have difficulty in deciding which city would be better to go on a vacation to. Everyone tells me different things! What do you think? The Eiffel tower and museums, or Big Ben and Buckingham Palace? I know that you can actually go in Buckingham Palace during September, but Versailles is open all of the time. What do you think is the most cost-effective, fun, interesting, educational, or just plain better? I would like some specific reasons, too, if you don't mind. But I'm flexible. Thanks for your opinion! :-)

Public Comments

1. Both cities are good but if its your first time than go to London first...
2. If you are going with a girlfriend or wife or whatever then you should go to Paris if you are going with firends the go to London
3. Paris is truly the best city in the world (no bias here, ha ha). The museums are wonderful; it's a great city that is walkable and full of hidden treasures. The architecture and culture are romantic, the shopping is fabulous, and French style in general is cool. (I suppose much of the same could be said about London, if that was one's preference.) And, finally, if for no other reason, the food and drink are much better in Paris. I guess it depends what you are looking for in a holiday...? If you really can't decide, do you have time to do both? It's easy and inexpensive to get from one to the other. Have a great trip, wherever you end up!
4. I travelled to both London and Paris several years ago, and I enjoyed them both tremendously. I do have to say that it would be incredibly difficult to choose between the two. Here are the upsides and downsides: Paris seemed more laid-back to me than London did, the people were friendly, and I was fascinated to see things that I've only seen in pictures, like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame. (If you do go to Paris, by the way, DON'T miss San'Chapelle - its walls illustrate the entire Bible in stained glass). The food is incredible as well. The bread, and pastries, and fruit...! Mmm. I probably would have gotten bored with it quicker than London, however. London (and England in general) has a billion and a half things to see. I will never forget seeing the Crown Jewels or feeding pigeons at Trafalgar Square. It's also probably more educational, considering all the well-known history that one is able to observe firsthand. I'd say it makes history more believeable. In my opinion, I would tell you to visit London first. If you get a chance, by all means visit Paris as well. But you will never forget experiences and things you see while in London. It's a big memory filled with a ton of sparkles of little ones. Have a blast!
5. London is the best city, the natives are much friendlier and are more apt to help you with directions than the french. In Paris, I you don't speak french they won't talk to you. (And the french hate foreigners-especially Americans).
6. THE BEST PLACE BY FAR IS LONDON,FANTASTIC PEOPLE ,GREAT CULTURE,BRILLIANT SCENERY.AND A TIME OF YOUR LIFE YOU WILL HAVE BELEAVE ME OH AND BY THE WAY FRENCH FOOD IS UNDER COOKED AND DREADFUL