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Paris is the cosmopolitan capital of France and - with 2.2 million people living in zone 1 (Central Paris) and another 9.9 million people in the suburbs (la banlieue) - is one of the largest cities in Europe. Located in the north of the country on the river Seine, Paris has the reputation of being the most beautiful and romantic of all cities, brimming with historical associations and remaining vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design. Dubbed the City of Light, it is among the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

Central Paris is officially divided into 20 districts called arrondissements, numbered from 1 to 20 in a clockwise spiral from the centre of town. Each arrondissement has its own unique character and selection of attractions for the traveler.

One of the best value and most convenient ways to see the sights of Paris is with the Paris Museum Pass (previously known as Carte Musées et Monuments), a pre-paid entry card that allows entry into over 70 museums and monuments around Paris. Those there are too many to list, highlights include: Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, Père-Lachaise Cemetery, the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay and the Picasso Museum.

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Best Hotels in Paris

Hotel Le Moulin Plaza
Paris, France

Average rating:

Class: 2 Star

Hotel Le Walt Eiffel Tower
Paris, France

Average rating:

Class: 4 Star

Exclusive Bailli Suffren Eiffel
Paris, France

Average rating:

Class: 3 Star

Saint Paul Rive Gauche
Paris, France

Average rating:

Class: 2 Star

Exclusive Hotel Jardin Le Brea
Paris, France

Average rating:

Class: 3 Star

Radisson Blu Ambassador Hotel
Paris, France

Average rating:

Class: 4 Star

Hotel Scribe Paris
Paris, France

Average rating:

Class: 4 Star
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