Paris Attractions

Paris has so many attractions, satisfying everyone from the cultural addict to the shopping fiend. There is the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées and rue Saint Honoré, where you will find some of Paris' most famous couture houses, jewellers and antique shops. There is Chateau de Versailles, Louis XIV' s palace with its astonishing interiors and gardens.

There are the many Opera houses, concert halls and indeed cabaret shows such as the famous Moulin Rouge. There is Bois de Boulogne, an expansive wood where the French Open tennis tournament is held and you can also visit the beautiful gardens which surround Château de Bagatelle.

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Hotels in Paris

Hotels in Paris range from 5 L start to 2/1 star, varying in facilities.

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Paris Events

You can find details of the events in Paris in Pariscope and L'Officiel des Spectacles. There are innumerable cultural and sporting events throughout the year, here are a few suggestions:

February/March - Salon International de L'Agriculture: a 10 day agricultural fair with lots to do, as well as food form all over France.

March/April - Banlieues Bleues: Jazz and blues festival

Late March/May - Foire du Trône: A huge funfair with over 350 attractions.

June 12 - Fête de la Musique : a music festival with performances both staged and impromptu all over the city.

14 July - Bastille Day: This is the day to be in Paris, there are dancers, aeral displays and fireworks. Not to be missed!

September/ October - Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain:Huge contemporary art fair.

Paris Weather

Paris usually has cool winters and fairly mild summers, but extreme weather in both seasons is not unusual.

The average temperature in January is 4°C and in July 19.5°C.

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Paris Tourist Excursions

There are various excursions you can take around Paris; on a bus, bicycle or boat. There are also guided shopping tours and even hot air balloon trips to name but a few.

Bus Tours

L'Opentour (open top double-deck bus)
13, rue Auber
75009 PARIS
Tel: + 33 (0) 1 4266 5656
Fax: + 33 (0) 1 4266 5657

Cityrama
4, place des Pyramides
75001 PARIS
Tel: + 33 (0) 1 4455 6100
Fax: + 33 (0) 1 4260 3371

Euroscope
11bis, boulevard Haussmann
75009 PARIS
Tel: + 33 (0) 1 4946 2450
Fax: + 33 (0) 1 4946 2468

France Tourisme
33, quai des Grands Augustins
75006 PARIS
Tel: + 33 (0) 8 2034 3762
Fax: + 33 (0) 1 5310 3536

Les Cars Rouges
17, quai de Grenelle
75015 PARIS
Tel: + 33 (0) 1 5395 3953
Fax: + 33 (0) 5395 3952

Touringscope
11bis, boulevard Haussmann
75009 PARIS
Tel: + 33 (0) 1 5334 1191
Fax: + 33 (0) 1 5334 1190

Hot air balloon tours

France Montgolfieres
24, rue de Paris
77420 CHAMPS SUR MARNE
Tel : + 33 (0) 1 6095 1586
Fax: + 33 (0) 1 6006 2807

Nacelle et Coccinelle
81, Les-Bois-du-Cerf
91450 ETIOLLES
Tel: + 33 (0) 1 6075 7968
Fax: + 33 (0) 1 6075 79689

Shopping tours

ADV Conseils
69, avenue Victor Hugo
75016 PARIS
Tel: + 33 (0) 1 4500 1767
Fax: + 33 (0) 1 4500 0301

La Mode le Club
111, avenue Victor Hugo
75116 PARIS
Tel: + 33 (0) 1 4505 1729
Fax: + 33 (0) 1 4505 1729

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