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(Paris, France)



Paris, France is one of the most fascinating cities in Europe, and tourists to this wonderful city will find that things to see and do are almost limitless. Known as the 'City of Light', the beauty of Paris is overwhelming and architectural and artistic heritage combine to make any visit an unforgettable experience.

There are several tourism and tourist information offices to be found in the city centre of Paris providing current information about Paris tourist attractions, museums, local French festivities, travel advice, Paris sightseeing and general tourism advice.

Visitors will find that there is a vast selection of Paris hotels available to suit every taste and budget. Paris accommodation ranges from the most luxurious hotels and large chain hotels, to the small hotels rich in old-fashioned ambience. Despite having such a choice of hotels, it is always wise to select and book a hotel for your Paris vacation well in advance.




Every year millions of people come to Paris to marvel at its exquisite beauty, savour its exceptional cuisine and indulge in its world-famous shopping. The sheer magnificence of Paris never fails to surpass all expectations and every visitor finds what they are looking for, be it history, architecture, arts and culture, or even the most modern attraction such as Disneyland Paris. Being relatively small in comparison to many capital cities makes Paris a very practical city for visitors, with many of the major points of interest and world-famous landmarks being within walking distance of one another.

Paris, France is one of the world's best-loved cities and the River Seine, as it weaves its way passing under numerous bridges, adds to the immeasurable beauty and charm, whilst neatly dividing the city into two. Situated north of the river, in the area known as the Rive Droite (Right Bank), are some of the most famous Paris landmarks including the Champs Élysées leading to l'Arc de Triomphe. Lying at the other end of the Champs Élysées is La Place de la Concorde, a beautiful square where several important historical events, including the execution of Louis XV1, have taken place. East of the avenue is the world-famous Louvre and the Centre Georges Pompidou. South of Centre Pompidou is the majestic Notre Dame on Île de la Cité.

The area to the south of the river is known as the Rive Gauche (Left Bank) and it is here that the Eiffel Tower, the most prominent landmark in Paris and famous throughout the world, dominates the skyline, and provides breathtaking views of the wonderful symmetry of the city. More information on Paris Tourist Attractions...

The city of Paris offers a wide selection of restaurants serving mouth-watering French food as well as a choice of international cuisine, and Paris nightlife provides a wealth of entertainment options.

Disneyland Paris, Parc Astérix and the Palace of Versailles are just a few of the many places of interest which are situated within easy reach of Paris.

The two Paris airports are Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which is situated 23 kilometres / 14 miles to the north of Paris (approximate journey time 45 minutes), and Paris Orly Airport (ORY) which is situated 14 kilometres / 9 miles south of the city (approximate journey time 35 minutes).

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airports Guide - useful Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) information.

Paris Orly Airports Guide - useful Paris Orly Airport (ORY) information.

More Paris Information / Fast Facts and Orientation

• Country: France
• Status: Capital city
• Area: Approximately 105 square kilometres / 41 square miles
• Population: 2.2 million in the city; 10.95 million in the Île de France area
• Language: French
• Currency: Euro
• Time Zone: GMT / UTC +1
• Country dialling code: +33
• Telephone area code: 01
• Religion: Predominantly Catholic
• Tourism: 20 million visitors annually
• Layout: Consists of 20 Arrondissements (Districts)

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