Area: Paris Show Map
Set around a spacious courtyard, the hotel is on a quiet street near art galleries, trendy restaurants, and … More
Pricing for stays between 12 Mar - 15 Mar, 2012
A traveller from Southend, England. said:
"A flight of steps every five paces (at best). No welcoming bar; no choice of beer. F... "
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Located in an elegant area, next to the Champs Élysées, plaza Victor Hugo, the Trocadero and close to the Eiffel … More
Pricing for stays between 17 Feb - 20 Feb, 2012
A traveller from Milwaukee, WI said:
"The room size is decent by European standards but our bathroom was very small. It to... "
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This hotel is conveniently located across from the Gare St Lazare station and a 10-minute walk from the both the … More
Pricing for stays between 14 Feb - 17 Feb, 2012
A traveller from israel said:
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Housed in a 19th-century building typical of the city, this Paris hotel is two blocks from the Louvre and 300 … More
Pricing for stays between 19 Feb - 22 Feb, 2012
A traveller from London said:
"Good value in convenient location close to Pont Neuf /Chatelet metro"
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Off the Rue de Passy shopping street in the Trocadéro-Passy district, this Paris hotel is within 2 kilometers of … More
Pricing for stays between 17 Feb - 20 Feb, 2012
A traveller from Leicester, UK said:
"Good hotel. Room was nice and clean with nice decorations. It was a litlle expensive... "
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Situated on Paris's Right Bank (Rive Droite), this Best Western hotel is 2 km (1.2 mi) from the Arc de Triomphe and … More
Pricing for stays between 19 Feb - 22 Feb, 2012
A traveller from Florida said:
"This is not by any means a 4 star hotel, period. This hotel is a cleaned up old hote... "
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Situated in Paris's Arc de Triomphe - Palais des Congres neighborhood, this hotel is close to Moulin Rouge, Arc de … More
Pricing for stays between 27 Feb - 01 Mar, 2012
A traveller from Tel Aviv, Israel said:
"pleasant hotel. small but very good rooms
reasonable breakfast, not cheap"
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The city's luxury shopping district is home to this Paris hotel, located 2 blocks from the Place de la Madeleine … More
Pricing for stays between 21 Feb - 24 Feb, 2012
A traveller from new jersey said:
"great hotel, good location not far from champs elysees and far greater value than th... "
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This boutique Paris hotel is located one block from Boulevard Haussmann and 1 kilometre from Opéra Garnier and Parc … More
Pricing for stays between 18 Feb - 21 Feb, 2012
A traveller from Southampton said:
"Small but perfectly situated hotel. Helpful staff, well presented would return if in... "
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City hotel in modernised 19th-century Paris property, 450 metres from the Parc Monceau and 3 kilometres from Champs … More
Pricing for stays between 27 Feb - 01 Mar, 2012
A traveller from Montreal, Quebec said:
"Great location. Great rooms, friendly staff. Will definitely rebook."
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It's easy to fall for Paris. Even if you've never been, you'll probably have felt the attraction already; its beauty is no secret. Endlessly written about, painted, and photographed, Paris conjures up emotions for which adequate words and images simply don't exist. Whatever you have read, seen, or heard about the city, the most important thing you need to do is visit.
A bit of va-va-velib
Only Paris can make a gray, bulky bicycle seem glamorous and sophisticated. Velib, the city's free hire bikes, are Paris's answer to traffic congestion, the good heath of its inhabitants, and transport strikes. For the visitor, they offer an excellent way to get to know the city's 20 arrondissements, or districts, all of which have their own distinctive markings.
The heart of the capital, on the Ile de la Cité, is where Paris began around 250 BC. Now home to the law courts, a flower market, and the gothic masterpiece Notre Dame, it's a deservedly popular spot. Like most of Paris's landmarks, Notre Dame is always surrounded by people gazing up in awe and wonder. Climb the south tower and you'll be similarly humbled as you look down on the city landscape of grand boulevards, parks, and monuments.
Following your eye along the Seine, you can see the world's most famous museum, the Louvre, and further down, the instantly recognizable Eiffel Tower. Include these on your itinerary and you'll have made a small (but important) chip into the huge block of Paris's famous landmarks, monuments, and museums. It's quite possible that the list could seem overwhelming, but sitting at a pavement café with a strong coffee and a guidebook is a good start, and will certainly put you in the Parisian mood.
A bit of ooh la la
Back in 1889, the Moulin Rouge introduced a seductive, skirts-and-eyebrow-raising dance called the cancan. Today it hosts a sell-out show, though risqué titillation has been replaced by slick dance routines and acrobatics. The Opera National de Paris offers a program of classical ballet and opera, performed at the modern Opera Bastille and the grandiose Palais Garnier. In contrast to these big-scale productions, you'll find live music from rock to chanson throughout the week at venues ranging from scruffy basements to plush auditoriums. Alternatively, try a dinner cruise along the Seine for a traffic-free view of the city's carefully lit architecture.
There are a dizzying number of festivals in Paris, each reinvigorating the city in a unique way. Visit on June 21st for a musical adventure as the city plays host to a free music festival, Fête de la Musique. As the world's capital of cinema, Paris naturally has its own film festival and the highest number of art-house cinemas per inhabitant. Open-air screenings, cinematographic tours, and an eclectic mix of films make up a busy program which is enough to push any blockbuster boundaries.
It's true that people here often have a baguette under their arm. There is a boulangerie (bakery) on almost every street and even if you're not hungry the pastries in the window will probably have a persuasive impact. French cuisine is notoriously sophisticated, but you don't need to find Michelin stars to enjoy it. A neighborhood brasserie can offer a fine meal, a place to watch people come and go, and inspiration for your return visit to the city of light.