PARIS

Description:

Paris simply invites you to stroll around, sit in a Bistrot listening to lively conversations or observe the people from a café terrace. Paris is simply an urban wonder that has inspired artists and creativity since decades. Paris is undeniably the most elegant European capital city. Paris is divided by the river Seine with the Rive Droite et Rive Gauche and covers a territory of 105 km² with a population about 2.2 million citizens. The best way to visit this city is to walk it. From the island of Notre-Dame to the Pont des Arts, from the Bastille to the Panthéon, from the Louvre to Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the visitors will be charmed. Starting with a visit to the Louvre, the Musée d%27Orsay or Beaubourg, the rich history and art heritage of Paris are there for every one to enjoy. Paris is especially admired for the beauty of its large avenues like the Champs-Elysées and for its charming lively quarters like Montmatre, Pigalle, the Quartier Latin and le Marais. Paris is also associated with the beautiful architecture of its building and monuments. All visitors admire most of all the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Paris not only offers great sights but pure enjoyment simply visiting its cafés, gastronomic restaurants, bistrots and theaters. Paris is also a very important fashion center and has some of the most luxurious shopping windows. Paris is amazingly a very green city with lots of green spaces, famous gardens like the Jardin du Luxembourg and forest areas like the Bois de Boulogne and bois de Vincennes.

Climate

Paris has a temperate climate with January being the coldest month of the year (temperature down to -13 ° C), and with July, the warmest (temperature up to +35° C). The best periods to visit Paris are from April to June and September to October.

Transport

The main public transportation in Paris is the underground, the Métro but it also offers a water taxi Voguéo and a network of BICYCLE location, the Vélib. The underground is the most practical method of travelling around the city with a station practically every 500 meters. It is opened from 05:00AM to 12:30AM Price per trip is 1.3 €, 10 trips (carnet) 10 €. Travel cards: Mobilis for one day, Carte orange for a week or month. As the streets in Paris are narrow the fastest and most economical (and healthy) way to get around is by bicycle. All in all there are about 1450 rental-points in the city. There are also buses running with a night bus called NOCTUMBUS. Paris has 2 large airports, the international airport of Charles de Gaulle and Orly airport. A suburban train service, RER, frequently runs between Charles de Gaulle and the center. The principal train stations are the gare de Lyon, gare de l%27Est et gare du Nord.

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Hotels in PARIS


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Eiffel Villa Garibaldi

Address: 48 Boulevard Garibaldi, Paris

$90 - $183

Location. Eiffel Villa Garibaldi is located in Paris's Eiffel Tower Orsay Museum neighborhood, close to UNESCO Headquarters, Eiffel Tower, and Louvre Museum. Nearby points of interest also include Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral. Hotel Features. Eiffel Villa Garibaldi features a... more

Hotel Malte Opera

Address: 63 Rue De Richelieu, Paris

$127 - $230

Location. Located in central Paris, Hotel Malte Opera is within walking distance of Galerie Vivenne and Palais Royal. Nearby points of interest also include Louvre Museum and Paris Opera. Hotel Features. The hotel serves hot and cold buffet breakfasts each morning in the breakfast room (surcharges... more

Opera Cadet Hotel

Address: 24 Rue Cadet, Paris

$137 - $315

Location. Opera Cadet Hotel is located in Paris's Opera Department Stores neighborhood, close to Folies Bergeres, Galeries Lafayette, and Paris Opera. Nearby points of interest also include Louvre Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral. Hotel Features. This 4 star property has a 24 hour business... more

Mercure Paris Place Italie

Address: 25 Boulevard Auguste Blanqui, Paris

$113 - $264

Location. Mercure Paris Place Italie is a business friendly hotel located in Paris's Gare d'Austerlitz Place d'Italie neighborhood, close to Pitie Salpetriere Hospital, Luxembourg Palace, and Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Additional points of interest include Notre Dame Cathedral... more

Hotel Little Palace

Address: 4 Rue Salomon De Caus, Paris

$164 - $224

Location. Hotel Little Palace is located in Paris's Marais Pompidou Notre Dame de Paris neighborhood, close to Passage du Grand Cerf, Museum Georges Pompidou, and Forum des Halles. Nearby points of interest also include Louvre Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral. Hotel Features. For a surcharge,... more

La Maison Champs Elysées

Address: 8 Rue Jean Goujon, Paris

$252 - $660

Location. La Maison Champs Elysées is located in Paris's Champs Elysees neighborhood, close to Grand Palais, Place de la Concorde, and Arc de Triomphe. Nearby points of interest also include Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. Hotel Features. La Maison Champs Elysées's restaurant serves... more

Hotel Best Western Opéra Grands Boulevards

Address: 42, Rue Des Petites Ecuries, Paris

$97 - $497

Quick description This hotel is just 500 metres from Bonne Nouvelle Metro Station providing direct access to the Galeries Lafayette and Opera Garnier. The soundproofed guest rooms have free Wi-Fi access and some rooms have views of Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Montmartre.A flat-screen TV with satellite... more

Trinité Plaza

Address: 41, rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, Paris

$97 - $458

Quick description Located in the centre of Paris, 350 metres from Boulevard de Clichy and 450 metres from the Moulin Rouge, this hotel has simple rooms with free Wi-Fi access.Each room at the Trinité Plaza has a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. All rooms are accessible by a... more

Hôtel Pont Royal

Address: 7 Rue Montalembert, Paris

$231 - $541

Location. Hôtel Pont Royal is located in Paris's Eiffel Tower Orsay Museum neighborhood, close to Orsay Museum, Louvre Museum, and Rodin Museum. Nearby points of interest also include Palais Royal and Notre Dame Cathedral. Hotel Features. Hôtel Pont Royal features a restaurant and a... more

Victoires Opera

Address: 56 Rue Montorgueil, Paris

$168 - $395

Location. Victoires Opera is located in Paris's Louvre Place Vendome neighborhood, close to Passage du Grand Cerf, Louvre Museum, and Forum des Halles. Nearby points of interest also include Museum Georges Pompidou and Palais Royal. Hotel Features. This hotel offers small meeting rooms and... more


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