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Paris Offers Visitors Plenty of Choices
Paris has so much to offer, it's no wonder it's one of the top travel destinations in the world. Whether you enjoy exquisite food, world-class shopping, masterpieces of art, historic attractions or a fun and exciting nightlife, there is plenty to love about Paris. It is a city that is stylish and charming, traditional and modern and relaxing and exciting all at once. So many wonders wrapped up in one place make Paris a beloved city millions revisit again and again.
Paris Hotels and Resorts
There are so many wonderful hotel and resort accommodations in Paris, to choose the best one you must consider your preferences to narrow down your options. The location of your Paris hotel or resort is important to consider, as you will want to stay in a neighborhood or arrondissement that suits your style and is in sync with how you plan to spend your time.
Within each of the 20 arrondissements or neighborhoods that spiral outward from Paris's city center, there is a variety of hotels and resorts to consider. You can choose from American chain hotels such as the Best Western Atlantic Opera hotel or the Hyatt Regency Paris Madeleine to enjoy familiar conveniences and a known standard of service and amenities. The Libertel Montmartre Duperre and the Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel are just two of the many European chain hotels that are also available.
If it's luxury, glitz and glamour you're seeking in hotel or resort accommodations, the Four Seasons Hotel George V located in Champs-Elysées will suit your tastes. Most popular of all are the thousands of moderate to low-cost, smaller French hotels that are privately owned. These offer local charm, authentic character and gracious service to millions of Paris tourists each year.
Eating and Drinking in Paris
Almost anywhere you stay in Paris, you're bound to be within easy reach of tons of terrific restaurants. There are many different types of restaurants in Paris, and you can enjoy regional dishes as well as culinary delights from other ethnicities. You can enjoy whatever type of meal you're in the mood for practically any time of the day in Paris at cafes, bistros, tea salons, wine and beer bars and even cake shops.
Although you can enjoy French food anywhere in Paris, the Left Bank focuses more heavily on native cuisine. The Latin Quarter and the St-Germain-des-Pres contain the most restaurants in Paris, and you can choose from countless quaint, less expensive restaurants that offer outstanding values. Le Navigator at 63 rue Galande in the Latin Quarter is one such option that offers outstanding French food at very affordable prices.
Fast food options in Paris generally center around cafes, especially in the popular Champs-Elysees and Madeline areas of Paris. Fancier, gourmet-style restaurants are plentiful near the Eiffel Tower and Palasie de Chaillot, among other areas.
Paris Attractions
While you will want to take the time to enjoy the excellent food and wine in Paris, you won't want to miss the many exciting and unique attractions that are the foundation of much of the city's character and charm. You won't be able to miss the Eiffel Tower, which is breathtaking both day and night. Located beside the River Seine on the Champ de Mars and standing nearly 1,000 feet tall, it is highly visible throughout much of the city. Although the tower is a heavily visited tourist attraction and there will be a wait for the lift, an elevator trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower is an unforgettable experience.
Along with the Eiffel Tower, almost every visitor to Paris passes through the Louvre Museum. With over 35,000 works of art on display, the Louvre is much more than the home of the Mona Lisa. Art lovers can view works in a variety of categories, including Near Eastern Antiquities, Egyptian Antiquities, Islamic Art, and Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities. An impassioned museum enthusiast can easily spend an entire day at the Louvre, provided the crowds during peak visiting hours do not prove too distracting.
Notre Dame Cathedral is another must-see Paris attraction, and it is an incredibly beautiful example of gothic architecture featuring tall spires, high towers, vibrant statuary and brilliant stained glass. Sorbonne University in the Latin Quarter is another popular attraction built during medieval times. It is one of the oldest universities in Europe, and the list of accomplished scholars who studied and worked there is exhaustive.
Nightlife in Paris
With so many things to do and see in Paris, you may find yourself tempted to sidestep the vibrant nightlife Paris is renowned for in order to conserve your energy. Yet Paris is a city of pleasure, and enjoying good times at your choice of jazz clubs, dance halls, rock clubs or cabarets is an adventure that's not to be missed. Nightlife in Paris is varied and extensive, and there is no shortage of ways to enjoy exciting entertainment late into the night.
Getting Around Paris
One of the best things about Paris is how accessible everything is, and it is easy to get around via the city's underground railway system. Two different lines offer transportation around Paris, and the railway system is safe, inexpensive and simple to navigate. Cabs are also readily available, but the best mode of transportation is your own two feet. There is no better way to explore Paris then by walking along the Seine River and beyond from one incredible scene to the next. |
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