About Paris

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 chains, to small guest houses rich in old-fashioned ambience, many of which are much cheaper than you might first expect. Les Halles is an especially popular central district with plenty of hotels, while others prefer to stay in the Bastille and Marais areas, close to the Gare Montparnasse, within the Écoles and Sorbonne areas of the Latin Quarter, or the Ile St. Louis - a large island on the River Seine itself. Many of Paris' once-popular local establishments have come to cater to the tastes and expectations of tourists, rather than local patrons. Le Lido, the Moulin Rouge cabaret-dancehall, for example, is a staged dinner theatre spectacle, a dance display that was once but one aspect of the cabaret's former atmosphere. All of the establishment's former social or cultural elements, such as its ballrooms and gardens, are gone today. Despite having such a choice of hotels, it is always wise to select and book a hotel for your Paris vacation well in advance. Self-catering Paris apartments provide an affordable alternative for long- or short-term stays, rising greatly in price as you approach central attractions, with those based around the Avenue des Champs Ely sees being especially desirable. The Métro is Paris' most important transportation system. 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 famed throughout the world, dominates the skyline, and provides breathtaking views of the wonderful symmetry of the city. 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. 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 splendid Parisian landmarks being within walking distance of one another. Discover Paris, its going to rock your heart..!!!