ParisThe

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• Location• Travelling• Travel Tickets• Weather• Activities• Meals• Souvenirs• Hotels • Useful Links

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Location:Paris is the capital of France and the country's largest city. It is situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region.Today, Paris is one of the world's leading business and cultural centres. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with more than 30 million foreign visitors per year.

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Travelling:Set off from London St Pancras International and arrive in Paris Gare Du Nord in just over 2 hours via high-speed train with Eurostar. The fares start from as little as £69 return in their Standard Class, or you can upgrade to Standard Premier or Business Premier class for a little luxury.

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Transport What it does

Paris Visite 1-5 day passes Free access to Public transport

Roissybus Transport from Airports

Direct airport shuttle service in air conditioned bus

Orlybus Transport from Airports

Airport shuttle service by bus

Open tour Tour by Bus 4 different buses on and off

Ticket t+Single ticket Occasional

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Weather

Paris has a temperate, oceanic climate with warm summers and cold winters. Rainfall is moderate and steady year round. Although the city is known for its sudden rain showers, its annual average rainfall is low compared with other regions in France. Summer is generally warm in Paris, with the occasional heat wave. Peak summer is July and August and daytime highs are regularly in the mid-20s. The temperature won’t fall much below the mid-teens at night.

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Activities:Culture

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Attractions

Get Lost in The LouvreCheck out Fondation Louis VuittonScale the Eiffel TowerClassical ballet at Palais GarnierMeet the dead famous at Père-Lachaise

Rummage around Les Puces de Montreuil Browse English language bookshops Ditch Monoprix and head for Marché Beauvau Take a break at Appartement 217 spaShop outside the box at Paris’s concept stores

Hippodrome LongchampDevote a day to Saint-Germain des Près Bateaux Mouches and Bateaux Parisiens Step back in time at Château de Vincennes Spend a day in Boulogne

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Meals:La Table d'Eugène

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La Rallonge

The search for a good restaurant is never complete in a city like Paris. There are many different types of food and places to eat them in Paris that are very famous and well-known. The restaurants of Paris serve food of different cultures such as French, Italian and Asian. A few of the variety of food in the city of lights are shown to the right.

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Souvenirs:Whether you are looking to impress loved ones back home, stock up on your favourite French goods or pick up exclusive designer products you can find the right one for yourself almost anywhere in Paris. Take a look at some of the exclusives you could take home.

The brand offers 18 permanent flavours, all presented in beautiful boxes that make perfect gifts.

If your looking to make a real travel statement, look no further than celebrated Parisian trunk maker Moynat.

While in the city of love, why not pay tribute to Romance with Cartier’s iconic love bracelet.

Paris is perhaps best-know for its luxury brands and a host of iconic flagship stores can be found across Paris.

French perfume house Guerlain is amongst the oldest in the world, with boutiques designed by great architects and artists.

If your planning a Chanel purchase, where better to go than the original boutique on rue Cambon?

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Hotels:Paris impresses everyone who is lucky enough to visit. With its romantic reputation, historical sites and artistic standing it draws countless tourists every year. And while there you can rest easy with an impressive array of Paris hotels to meet your accommodation needs. Prices are different from low to high but its so worth it.

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Useful Links: http://www.lastminute.com/hotels/paris.html

http://www.timeout.com/paris/en

http://en.parisinfo.com/

http://www.aparisguide.com/gettingaround.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-dmhw3bRZ8

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