Visitors Guide to Paris
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About Paris
Arguably the most romantic city in the world, Paris enjoys a special status as a city break location. Famed for its elegant architecture and stylish pavement cafes, it's home to some of the most fashionable beings on the planet. However, it is just as famous as a major cultural centre, with some of the world's most renowned museums and galleries. It is also a major centre of intellectual life and artistic endeavour. 45 million tourists a year visit the Paris region to enjoy all that it has to offer.
Paris lies in the northern part of France on the banks of the river Seine in the French region of Ile-de-France. Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements or boroughs.
The Paris we see today is the result of a massive programme of regeneration which took place in the 19th century. This produced the wide tree-lined boulevards and neo-classical stone buildings which typify Parisien architecture.
Most accommodation in Paris centre is in the form of studios, apartments and luxury penthouses and there are some lovely hideaways in Paris' historic buildings.
Arguably the most romantic city in the world, Paris enjoys a special status as a city break location. Famed for its elegant architecture and stylish pavement cafes, it's home to some of the most fashionable beings on the planet. However, it is just as famous as a major cultural centre, with some of the world's most renowned museums and galleries. It is also a major centre of intellectual life and artistic endeavour. 45 million tourists a year visit the Paris region to enjoy all that it has to offer.
Paris lies in the northern part of France on the banks of the river Seine in the French region of Ile-de-France. Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements or boroughs.
The Paris we see today is the result of a massive programme of regeneration which took place in the 19th century. This produced the wide tree-lined boulevards and neo-classical stone buildings which typify Parisien architecture.
Most accommodation in Paris centre is in the form of studios, apartments and luxury penthouses and there are some lovely hideaways in Paris' historic buildings.
Climate
Paris has a temperate climate with warm and pleasant summers and winters which rarely fall below freezing and rarely feature snow. Spring and Autumn are generally mild. While not particularly wet, Paris is known for its sudden showers.
Paris has a temperate climate with warm and pleasant summers and winters which rarely fall below freezing and rarely feature snow. Spring and Autumn are generally mild. While not particularly wet, Paris is known for its sudden showers.
Paris is well served by two international airports plus a variety of national and international train services, including the cross-channel Eurostar service to the UK.
Museums Louvre - housed in the Louvre Palace, this is France's largest art gallery and archaeological museum. Visited by more people than any other museum in the world.
Grand Architecture Versailles Palace - located 20 kms outside Paris, this was oroginally built by Louis 14th as a new centre for the French court. Fabulous architecture and elegantly manicured gardens.
Monuments Arc de Triomphe - built to commemorate those who fought for France, second largest triumphal arch in the world.
Eiffel Tower - iron tower built as a temporary structure for the 1889 Univerals Exposition, but now virtually synonymous with Paris.
Eiffel Tower - iron tower built as a temporary structure for the 1889 Univerals Exposition, but now virtually synonymous with Paris.
Sacred Monuments Notre Dame de Paris - France's most famous cathedral, a fine example of French Gothic architecture. One of the first buldings to emply flying buttresses(xterior supporting beams).
Sacre-Coeur - located in Montmatre at the highest point in Paris.
Sacre-Coeur - located in Montmatre at the highest point in Paris.
Theme Parks Disneyland Paris - popular theme park featuring Disney characters and rides for all ages.
Notable Places Champs-Elysees - major 17th century avenue, famous for shopping and ending at the Arc de Triomphe.
Place de la Concorde - site of the infamous guillotine.
Montmartre - home to the Sacre Coeur and a major artistic area with many studios and cafes.
Montparnasse - the famous left bank artistic area, again with cafes, studios and music halls.
Latin Quarter - famous university and intellectual area, abounding with bistros, cafes and known for its lively atmosphere.
Place de la Concorde - site of the infamous guillotine.
Montmartre - home to the Sacre Coeur and a major artistic area with many studios and cafes.
Montparnasse - the famous left bank artistic area, again with cafes, studios and music halls.
Latin Quarter - famous university and intellectual area, abounding with bistros, cafes and known for its lively atmosphere.
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March Paris Fashion Week
Mar/Apr Paris Film Festival
April Paris Marathon
July Bastille Day
Fashion Week
Fashion Week
October Nuit Blanche - museums, libraries and monumnets remain open all night and district governments provide breakfast in the morning for those who are still awake!
Prix de l�Arc de Triomphe - most important annual horse race in France.
Paris Fashion Week
Prix de l�Arc de Triomphe - most important annual horse race in France.
Paris Fashion Week
January Fashion Week