Published on May 7th, 2019
Paris, the cosmopolitan capital of France, is one Europe’s largest cities, with 2.2 million people living in the dense, central city and almost 12 million people living in the whole metropolitan area. Located in the north of France on the river Seine, Paris has the well-deserved reputation of being the most beautiful and romantic of all cities, brimming with historic associations and remaining vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.
Dubbed the City of Light (la Ville Lumière) and Capital of Fashion, it is home to the world’s finest and most luxurious fashion designers and cosmetics, such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent, Guerlain, Lancôme, L’Oréal, Clarins, etc. A large part of the city, including the River Seine, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city has the second highest number of Michelin restaurants in the world (after Tokyo) and contains numerous iconic landmarks, such as the world’s most visited tourist site the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, Moulin Rouge, and Lido, making it the most popular tourist destination in the world with 45 million tourists annually.
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1. Musee d’Orsay
The home of France’s national collection from the impressionist, postimpressionist and art nouveau movements spanning from 1848 to 1914 is the glorious former Gare d’Orsay railway station – itself an art nouveau showpiece – where a roll-call of masters and their world-famous works are on display.
Top of every visitor’s must-see list is the painting collection, centred on the world’s largest collection of impressionist and postimpressionist art. Allow ample time to swoon over masterpieces by Manet, Monet, Cézanne, Renoir, Degas, Pissarro and Van Gogh.
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2. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Paris’ most visited unticketed site, with upwards of 14 million visitors per year, is a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture. The focus of Catholic Paris for seven centuries, its vast interior accommodates 6000 worshippers.
Highlights include its three spectacular rose windows, treasury and bell towers, which can be climbed. From the North Tower, 422 steps spiral to the top of the western façade, where you’ll find yourself face-to-face with frightening gargoyles and a spectacular view of Paris.
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3. Louvre Museum
Located within 400 metres of Louvre Museum in Paris, Dreamyflat – Louvre museum offers accommodation with a flat-screen TV. Complimentary WiFi is provided. Units include a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven, coffee machine and kettle. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with bath or shower and a hair dryer. Sainte-Chapelle is 1.6 km from the apartment. Paris – Orly Airport is 18 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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4. Eiffel Tower
No one could imagine Paris today without it. But Gustave Eiffel only constructed this elegant, 324m-tall signature spire as a temporary exhibit for the 1889 World’s Fair. Luckily, the art nouveau tower’s popularity assured its survival. Prebook online to avoid painfully long ticket queues.
Lifts ascend to the tower’s three floors; change lifts on the 2nd floor for the final ascent to the top. Energetic visitors can climb as far as the 2nd floor via the south pillar’s 720 stairs (no prebooking).
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5. Palais Garnier – Opera National de Paris
The fabled ‘phantom of the opera’ lurked in this opulent opera house designed in 1860 by Charles Garnier (then an unknown 35-year-old architect). Reserve a spot on a 90-minute English-language guided tour, or visit on your own (audioguides available; €5). Don’t miss the Grand Staircase and gilded auditorium with red velvet seats, a massive chandelier and Marc Chagall’s ceiling mural. Also worth a peek is the museum, with posters, costumes, backdrops, original scores and other memorabilia.
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6. Sainte-Chapelle
Try to save Sainte-Chapelle for a sunny day, when Paris’ oldest, finest stained glass is at its dazzling best. Enshrined within the Palais de Justice (Law Courts), this gem-like Holy Chapel is Paris’ most exquisite Gothic monument. It was completed in 1248, just six years after the first stone was laid, and was conceived by Louis IX to house his personal collection of holy relics, including the famous Holy Crown (now in Notre Dame).
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7. Luxembourg Gardens
A rare invitation to daydream in the heart of Paris awaits you. Begin your strolling discovery of Saint-Germain-des-Prés with a visit to one of the capital city’s most elegant gardens: the Jardin du Luxembourg.
This huge park was commissioned in the 17th century by Marie de’ Medici, who designed it as a tiny slice of Italy in Paris, with the help of the famous gardener Le Nôtre. Discover the joyful green of the most Florentine of the Queens of France and, together with your guide, relive the garden’s history. This is the favourite place of relaxation and botanical discovery for Parisians to visit, under the gaze of Baudelaire, Hugo, and Verlaine.
Marvel at the treasures of this beauty spot, which holds countless legends and secrets! Enjoy miles of happiness and the surprises they have in store for you around the twists and turns of its paths. You will never grow tired of discovering and rediscovering the 23 hectares of this luxuriant garden and its sculptures, miniature model sailing boats, intimate concerts in the gazebo, carousels, famous fountains, beehives, and majestic trees.
In the springtime, centuries-old orange trees line the paths alongside the garden’s statues and surround the Palais du Luxembourg (Luxembourg Palace), imparting an exotic fragrance to the lawn where countless species of flowers blossom. It is undoubtedly one of the best places to roam and stroll around in when in Paris!
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8. Pantheon
The Panthéon’s stately neoclassical dome is an icon of the Parisian skyline. Its vast interior is an architectural masterpiece: originally an abbey church dedicated to Ste Geneviève and now a mausoleum, it has served since 1791 as the resting place of some of France’s greatest thinkers, including Voltaire, Rousseau, Braille and Hugo. A copy of Foucault’s pendulum, first hung from the dome in 1851 to demonstrate the rotation of the earth, takes pride of place.
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9. Arc de Triomphe
If anything rivals the Eiffel Tower as the symbol of Paris, it’s this magnificent 1836 monument to Napoléon’s victory at Austerlitz (1805), which he commissioned the following year. The intricately sculpted triumphal arch stands sentinel in the centre of the Étoile (Star) roundabout. From the viewing platform on top of the arch (50m up via 284 steps and well worth the climb) you can see the dozen avenues.
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10. Musee de l’Orangerie
Monet’s extraordinary cycle of eight enormous Decorations des Nymphéas (Water Lilies) occupies two huge oval rooms purpose-built in 1927 on the artist’s instructions. The lower level houses more of Monet’s impressionist works and many by Sisley, Renoir, Cézanne, Gauguin, Picasso, Matisse and Modigliani, as well as Derain’s Arlequin et Pierrot. The orangery and photography gallery Jeu de Paume are all that remains of the former Palais des Tuileries, which was razed during the Paris Commune in 1871. Audioguides cost €5.
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Top Hotels In Bali
1. Novotel Paris Centre Gare Montparnasse
Located at the heart of Paris, the Novotel Paris Centre Gare Montparnasse is situated next to the Montparnasse railway station and close to the Paris Exhibition Center Porte de Versailles. You will easily access to the most famous tourism points of Paris: Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame de Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Montmartre… The 199 rooms are spacious, modern and air-conditioned. We will also find a restaurant within the hotel which provide tasty french cuisine, a bar/lounge and a fitness room. The hotel owns a private car park and the stay for children under 16 is free!
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2. Hotel Darcet
Clean, modern, convenient, efficient and charming (air conditioning, parquet floor in all rooms, free internet connection throughout the hotel WIFI, double glazed windows with shutters etc …)We are located in one of the most attractive and picturesque area of the capital, near the Place de Clichy in the Batignolles district at the foot of Montmartre.Darcet hotel is within walking distance of the Champs Elysees and the Louvre.We are close to the Saint Lazare train station and close enough to transit the Gare du Nord, de L’est, Montparnasse, Austerlitz, Bercy etc.
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3. Hotel La Manufacture
Housed in a charming 19th century building, La Manufacture is an elegant establishment, decorated with taste and style and blending the past with the present. The use of soft, natural colors and the careful attention to detail reflects perfectly the inviting atmosphere to be found. Oak floorboards, wicker chairs, cotton rugs, wooden furniture make this charming Boutique Hotel a real feast for the eyes.
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4. Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel
Our hotel of 430 rooms is located on the left bank of Paris, at the foot of the Iron Lady. Perfect for leisure or business travelers, the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel offers 23 modular spaces, including a ballroom, to accommodate your private or professional events. The FR\AME bar and restaurant and its terrace are the perfect place for cosmopolitan encounters. The fitness room and some rooms offer breathtaking views of the Seine, the Trocadéro and the Eiffel Tower.
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5. Hotel Cecilia Paris
Charming hotel in one of the most beautiful part of Paris, near Arc de Triomphe at 5 minutes walking from Champs Elysees avenue.
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6. Hotel du Quai de Seine
Simple, modern rooms with free Wi-Fi are offered by this central Paris hotel, which is conveniently located just one metro stop (or a 15-minute walk) from the Gare du Nord and a stone’s throw from the trendy Canal St-Martin district. The Hotel du Quai de Seine has 30 comfortable en suite guest rooms, which feature a telephone, a TV, and free Wi-Fi service. There is a 24-hour reception desk, which has a safe for valuables, and the hotel also provides a luggage storage facility. The hotel is located just 200 metres from the lovely Bassin de la Villette, an artificial lake which links to the Canal St-Martin. There are plenty of delightful cafes and shops nearby, and the area also enjoys handy public transport links. The Louvre Museum and Tuileries Gardens are just 20 minutes away by metro, and the fashionable Marais district is 15 minutes by bus.
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7. Novotel Paris Les Halles
The Novotel Paris Les Halles is a 4 star hotel in the centre of Paris with direct Metro and RER train connections to Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports, the major train stations, Disneyland Paris and major Paris attractions including the Pompidou Centre, the Louvre, Notre Dame and more. The hotel offers 285 rooms, nine meeting rooms for conferences and seminars. Ideal for a business trip or holiday in Paris, the hotel also features a bar, restaurant and a quiet patio to ensure you a pleasant stay.
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8. Fred Hotel
Fred Hotel is a warm and intimate 3-star boutique hotel with elegant and contemporary style. Fred Hotel is located in the heart of the 14th arrondissement, a neighbourhood which has kept its lively, welcoming stores and village-like atmosphere, close to Gare Montparnasse and Porte de Versailles.
The cosy feel of Fred Hotel starts at the lobby with its Jean Prouve and Charles § Ray Eames furniture, its huge contemporary fireplace and its bookshelf generously filled with works of art and novels. Our multilingual team will personally welcome you, taking utmost care to anticipate your needs and ensure you have a very pleasant stay.
Public transport (metro line 13) leads you directly to the heart of Paris to visit the main tourist sites or for your business appointments. The 36 rooms, including 2 designed to accommodate guests with reduced mobility, are equipped with custom furnishings, quality materials and high-tech devices including a flat screen television, reversible air conditioning, free WIFI access and a safe with power outlet. Original lithographs give a personal and unique touch to each room! A charming terrace offers a peaceful haven to relax and unwind.
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9. B Montmartre Hotel
Close to the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret, the Beauséjour Montmartre has 36 air-conditioned rooms, accommodating 1 to 4 people, with free wireless internet access. The hotel has a wine bar « Le Discret » opening onto an internal garden, offering a refreshing area of greenery.15 minutes by metro from the Champs Elysées and 15 minutes’ walk from Saint Lazare railway station, the hotel Beauséjour Montmartre is located in the North-West of Paris, in a quiet side street bordering the Batignolles quarter, with direct access to the Stade de France, via line 13 of the metro.Formerly a family guest house, founded in 1855, this three star hotel, completely renovated in 2011/2012 blends tradition with modernity. Open 24 hours a day, this elegant and discreet hotel is a real haven of peace and quiet in the heart of Paris.
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10. Holiday Inn Express Paris-Canal de la Villette
Enjoy the tranquil waterside setting of the Holiday Inn Express Paris-Canal de la Villette hotel,just 10 minutes by metro from the heart of the city.A striking wood-clad eco-hotel, Holiday Inn Express Paris-Canal de la Villette is proud of its green credentials, solar roof panel & recycling programme.
At 23 sq mt, the Guest rooms give you plenty of space to stretch out & relax.The hotel is 30 minutes by train from Charles de Gaulle Airport.And with Riquet metro station just 2 minutes away,it’s easy to explore central Paris which is only a 10 minute metro ride from your peaceful waterfront base.
Holiday Inn Express Paris-Canal de la Villette is next to Parc de la Villette,a futuristic activity park with gleaming metal sculptures in flower-filled gardens.Relax on the grass listening to live music,or keep the kids entertained with a visit to the Science Museum & screenings of 3D movies.Ask our friendly 24-hr Front Desk staff to suggest their favourite local attractions.
Choose the largest of our 7 meeting rooms,with impressive views of the Canal, to host up to 150 delegates. All of our flexible meeting spaces are equipped with wireless Internet. Let us know if you’d like coffee breaks,printing or copying arranged.Unwind with a chilled glass of wine or champagne on the sunny terrace of Bar 68.Then head out for dinner in a typical Parisian brasserie.Our staff are happy to help with recommendations.
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