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To make your choice of hotel easier, we have divided and colour coded the hotels into five different areas of the city. We have included the name of the nearest Métro station so that you can plan your days out.

Probably one of the most famous addresses in the world, the magnificent Champs Elysées runs between the monumental Arc de Triomphe at its highest point and Place de la Concorde with its 3000-year-old Egyptian obelisk. Some of the finest shops in the city can be found in an area known locally as the ‘golden triangle’ bounded by the Champs Elysées, the avenue Montaigne and the avenue George V. The Place du Trocadéro, from where the terrace between the twin wings the Palais de Chaillot offers fabulous views across the river towards the Eiffel Tower and the golden dome of the Invalides in the further distance. The view is especially captivating at night when the Eiffel Tower sparkles with 20,000 lights for the first ten minutes of every hour after nightfall. Given the proximity to many iconic attractions, this area is especially popular with first-time visitors to the city.

The historic and prestigious heart of Paris is the location of the Louvre Museum, the Tuileries gardens and the Opéra Garnier. Home to treasures such as the Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the Louvre Museum was formerly a royal palace before becoming what is now one of the largest and most visited museums in the world. The original Renaissance-style architecture of the original palace contrasts sharply with the glass pyramid added in the entrance courtyard. This area of Paris is recommended to those looking to make the most of the excellent shopping to be found at the large department stores Printemps and Galeries Lafayette.

Those travelling by Eurostar to Paris will arrive at the Gare du Nord and this bustling area is especially appreciated by those making the shortest of trips to the city. The station is served by a wide array of Metro lines radiating out across the city, making the area convenient for sightseeing with limited time. Further to the southeast is Place de la République, another busy area centred on one of the grandest squares in the city, and a meeting point for many of the surrounding neighbourhoods. Further south is Place de la Bastille, formerly the site of the infamous prison which was attacked on 14th July 1789, psarking the French Revolution. The neighbouring Marais, once an expensive area of the city and the location of the beautiful Place des Vosges, is now a bohemian area with a maze of smaller streets, which escaped modernisation by city planners.

The hilliest area of Paris with its myriad streets is crowned by the white domed Sacré Coeur basilica. The terrace in front of the basilica offers some of the best views across the Paris rooftops and is an absolute must for any visit to the city. Historically this area if Paris has been synonymous with artists, and today many people enjoy sitting for portraits around pretty Place de Tertre. Other sights to discover around Montmartre include Moulin de la Galette, one of the last two remaining windmills, made famous by Renoir's painting, the Deux Moulins cafe from the film 'Amelie', and Clos Montmartre, the only working vineyard in Paris.

Famous for its chic café society and exclusive shops, St Germain des Prés is a sought-after neighbourhood. The two most famous cafes Les Deux Magots and Café de Flore are perfect spots to engage in people watching, and for being seen. The neighbouring Latin Quarter has an intellectual legacy with the famous Sorbonne, and today visitors can enjoy the local restaurants and pavement cafes. The atmospheric bouqiniste stalls along the banks of the Seine offer a large selection of second hand books, all in the shadow of the magnificent Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral.

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