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There’s an old saying that you’ve probably heard before- “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”. This simply means that when traveling to a place that isn’t your home, you should do your best to experience the culture and ethnicities of the local residents. Would you visit Germany and dine every day at McDonald’s? Of course not! So why wouldn’t you want to stay at a true Parisian hotel while seeing the sites in Paris, France? The Royal Hotel Paris Champs-Elysees is the perfect “home away from home” for your stay in Paris, and here are just 5 of the many reason for doing so:
1.Four-Star Hotel- This popular rating system translates into a luxury hotel with many popular amenities for guests to enjoy. 174 spacious, yet comfortable rooms (of which 16 are elegantly decorated townhouse-styled suites) are designed for both a business and leisure stay in Paris.
2.Gallery of Art within the Walls of the Royal Hotel Paris Champs-Elysees. An astonishing private collection of over 4,000 pictures adorns the hallways, bedrooms and suites of the hotel, including a Picasso and a Buffet!
3.Packages for Just about Everyone- Whether you’re in the Paris to shop, see the sites, or spend some time alone on your honeymoon, the Royal Hotel Paris Champs-Elysees has a package for you! Rates include superb hotel accommodations, plus breakfast, coupons, dinner, or tickets to a real French Cabaret! Offers are subject to availability and usually require advance reservations.
4.The avenue des Champs-Élysées, one of the most famous city streets in the world is just a short, 50 meter walk from the front door of the Royal Hotel Paris Champs-Elysees. Cinemas, cafes, and luxury specialty shops line this street, which is also called “La plus belle avenue du monde”, French for “The most beautiful avenue in the world.”
5.Location- The Royal Hotel Paris Champs-Elysees truly has an exceptional location in the city of Paris. At the westend of the avenue des Champs-Elysees, the Arc de Triomhelt stands as one of the primary tourist destinations of the city. For just 8 euros, you cn climb to the top of this triumphant arch, 165 feet into the Paris sky. If you’re up for a scenic walk through the city, enjoy the city as you walk to the Louvre. Of course, you may want to take a cab to this world renouned museum to save your energy to view some of the most famous pieces of art to ever grace the world. In the new Richelieu wing, antiques from the Orient, French sculptures and Islamic art collections are just a few of the treasures on display for visitors. Don’t forget to see the masterpieces during your visit, for who could leave the Louvre without seeing the Venus de Milo or Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.

France is regarded amongst the most visited and popular destinations for taking a holiday or a trip in Europe. And looking at the huge influx of visitors each year proves this fact. Whether it is a leisure trip, a pleasant tour, an adventure holiday or even a romantic getaway, France has all the answers. Geographically the country is very small but each area of the country has it own unique features. France provides with so many opportunities for its visitors as it has such a variety of attractions and activities to explore. Whatever is one’s taste, you can find it here as the country is blessed with such diversity.

France has many faces waiting to be discovered. When you travel in the country, the many hidden secrets unfold one by one and it is certainly a unique experience. Most importantly, the country invokes that feeling of adventure in everyone. Check out the capital city and glamour city of Paris to the Alps and the lush and relaxing countryside, you will never be out of options. At one time, France was a destination for the rich upper class people from America and Great Britain, as travelling to France was linked with luxury. However, the things have changed and now it is now a destination for travelers on any kind of budget. One will find hotels in France, which cater to tourists on a lavish vacation or on a tight budget.

Tourists will find France truly a land of contrasts. The country has a range of landscapes, which the country takes, pride in. Almost 80% of France is countryside, spreading out in the all directions. The inviting countryside is rich and diverse, and each region welcoming the visitors with a warm welcome. The country will endow the tourists with a number of adventures right from a tour of the museums housing major works of art to historical monuments reminding of France’s history. You wish and the country has it for a memorable holiday. It is just not the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, but there are several other tourist attractions to experience. Of the many things about France, the French wines need a mention. It is the great national treasure rooted in history. With over half million vineyards in the country, French wine is renowned the world over.

A popular destination like France, it has a plethora of accommodation options though the hotels France remains the most accepted of the accommodation options. With thousands of hotels in the country, visitors would not come across accommodation problems but as is the case with all popular destinations, reservations made ahead of your arrival are advisable. A great choice of lodging options is available, catering to all kind of travelers too. The capital city Paris is the world center for fashion, art and style, making it the top destination for visitors with over 30 million travelers visiting it every year. A romantic and beautiful destination Paris has much to offer and the hotels in France Paris furnish the needs of its visitors. The number of hotels in Paris exceeds the total hotels in France. For the adventure enthusiasts the lodging in the campsites, ski resorts, and inns is quite appealing, and satisfying the adventure cravings. Hotels France are fantastic, not disappoint its guest’s with its superb facilities and services.

For a holiday you will always treasure, be sure to visit France. With so much to offer within one country, France hosts the most tourists than any other country in the world. From romantic, cultural Paris to the heights of the snowcapped French Alps to the southern sizzling beaches. France hotels can add to the splendor of your trip with an amazing selection that can be found with ease on the internet.

Paris: fashion capital of Europe

Surrounded by style and romance you just cant help fall in love with Paris. Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, street café’s and fashion boulevards, a boat trip on the River Seine there is so much to see and experience.

Transport: how to get there and around:

The main airport which greets most visitors to Paris is Charles de Gaulle. Paris can also be reached with ease by train from surrounding countries and many destinations within France. If traveling from the UK the ferry is also an option.

Getting around Paris is best on foot, it’s a great place for walking and sightseeing. If your not feeling so energetic there is a metro system.

Accommodation: Luxury to budget stays

The internet can offer some of the best information on the cost, range and location of hotels in Paris.

Weather

Paris is fortunate to be situated in a basin so has little rain compared with the rest of the country. Generally the weather in the capital is temperate.

Attractions & Events

Parisians love to celebrate, here are just a few events you should look out for.

* The glamorous Paris Fashion Week showcases the latest designer spring collections in March.

*Bastille Day is a special day for the whole country. The French National Day is celebrated in Paris with style on the 14th July with parades, parties and fireworks.

*The International Photo Fair is also worth a visit and takes place in November.

Nice: treasure of the Côte d’Azur

Nice has a special ambiance and charm that attracts a great number of visitors to walk through its old cobblestone streets. Nice offers history, culture as well as the modern delights of shopping and night life. Add to this the long stretch of beach and you have a great holiday combination.

The temperature in Nice makes the pebble beach a great spot to relax. The waters are warm, clear and inviting and are just a pebbles throw away from neighboring St Tropez and Cannes.

Transport: how to get there and around:

Traveling around France is easy using the impressive, fast rail system. You can get to Nice by train and bus or if traveling from further a field, the International Airport is just 6 km’s from town. Ferries are also an option, they run to Corsica.

Getting around Nice is easy on foot, it is pleasant to walk around and explore the sights.

Accommodation: Luxury to budget stays

The internet can offer some of the best information on the cost, range and location of Nice hotels

Weather

Summertime in Nice can be scorching up to 40 C. Typical climate however can be described as Mild, averaging 15 C. Winter is also mild with lowest temperatures being around 5 C.

Attractions & Events

*Nice holds an annual carnival during the latter half of February. The lavish street parades end with a fabulous fireworks show.

*During June, the city hold religious processions and prayers for patron saints St John and St Peter.

*July is for music lovers as the worlds finest Jazz players meet in the city for the Nice Jazz Festival.

Walking tours Paris France – 2. Ile de St Louis

Walk from the Ile de la Cite (after visiting the famous Paris Notre Dame) to the adjacent island of Ile de St Louis via the Pont St Louis – what a contrast – on Ile de St Louis the pace of life changes, the tourist masses disappear, the elegant buildings line the streets, peace and quiet descends especially at the weekends, so just stroll around soaking up the atmosphere. It is surrounded by the River Seine and you can see excellent shots of the river on this website  www.travelguide.tv/paris/tours.

Have a glass of wine at one of the tiny cafes, visit some of the wonderful delicatessen shops, smell the fresh bread in the boulangeries, buy an icecream on Rue St Louis, explore some of the wine shops, indulge in a piece of true French cheese, and know you are in the heart of Paris.  This island is in the Paris River Seine, alongside the more famous island, Ile de la Cite, famous for the Notre Dame Cathedral, Palais de Justice, etc.  For more videos of Paris, www.travelguide.tv has a spelendid set of tourist videos.

On Ile de St Louis, you can visit the Museum of Adam Mickiewicz (the Polish poet who lived in Paris for many years).  The museum is open only on Thursdays from 2pm to 6pm and you can arrange a guided tour by contacting the Paris Museum in advance – telephone (1) 43 54 35 61.      

The church on the island, St Louis en l’Ile, dates from the 17th Century and look out for the great iron clock at the entrance.  The outside is a little unimpressive but inside it is glorious.  Inside you’ll see a statue of St Louis and he is holding a Crusader’s sword.  St Louis gave his name to St Louis in Missouri USA.  The church is Baroque in style and is richly decorated.  On occasions the church is closed to visitors – usually when the choir is practicing.  However, watch out for the concert programme – there are wonderful performances mainly in the summer months during the Festival Musique en l’Ile.

Another wonderful sight on this small island is the Hotel de Luzun.   It is on Quai d’Anjou but unfortunately unless part of a private tour you can’t see the interior.  One of its famous features though is the drainpipes – yes the pipes to guide the rain from the roof, etc and you can enjoy these as you stroll past – look out for the fish feature on some of them.

Once you have “done” the Ile de la Cite and Ile St Louis, the heart of Paris France, you are ready to visit the rest of Paris. Check out the Paris France Video website to see the attractions of Paris.   Here you can also use the interactive map of Paris, check the weather and immerse yourself in the wonders of this great city.

Ile de la Cite in Paris is a wonderful place to take a walking tour.  Only a tiny part of the city, it encapsulates much of what is magical about Paris.

Situated on Ile de la Cite is Notre Dame, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris.  There are some great shots of Notre Dame here in  http://www.travelguide.tv/paris.  And check out the other videos for Shopping, Paris Tours, Paris Attractions – there are nine tourist videos at www.travelguide.tv.

In many ways Ile de la Cite is the heart of Paris and was the original site of the city.  It is an oblong island right in the River Seine, surrounded by water, it is accessible by many bridges. It is linked to the other River Seine island, Ile de St Louis. The website TravelGuide.TV has Paris France videos on Tours, Museums, Attractions, Shopping and these will set up the atmosphere and magic of this great city.

Some 2000 years ago Ile de la Cite was inhabited by a number of Celtic tribes and it is from one of these tribes that the name of the city originated.  

The bridges linking the islands with the banks of the River Seine are in themselves evocative of Parisian themes, literature and the soul of the city – Pont Neuf, Point St Michel, Pont Notre Dame, Petit Pont, Pont D’Arcole and many more.

What to see on this walking tour of Paris?  Notre Dame Cathedral, Sainte Chapelle, Palais de Justice, the Paris Flower Market, The Archaeological Crypt, among many others.  Ile de la Cite is always bustling and crowded and you can marvel at the fleets of tourists walking along.

Apart from being the oldest part of Paris, Ile de la Cite is also the centre of the city – there is a small eight-point star set in the paving outside the front of Notre Dame de Paris.   That is the mark from which all distances from Paris are measured. 

Notre Dame in Paris is a chunky, immovable edifice with amazing flying buttresses and creepy gargoyles, it rises majestically beside the Seine.  It is almost a 1000 years since the church was started and it was finished around 1330.  During your visit, be sure to enjoy the deep colours of the West Rose Window (and there’s a South Rose Window), check out the three magnificent main entry doors and statues, notice the contrast between the blocky towers at the front and the graceful elegant Spire to the side, marvel at the High Altar and the main Art treasures.     

Notre Dame is where Henri IV was married in 1572, this is where Napoleon famously crowned himself in 1804, in 1944 there was a major ceremony of Thanksgiving to celebrate the Liberation of Paris from the Nazis,