-	All photographs of Paris

Paris is the capital of France...a city with a population of more than 2 million in the urban area, and more than 10 million in the metropolitan area. It is a city located in northern France, known as the city of love or the city of light. It's surface area is a little over 100 squared kilometers and it's main characteristics are the Eiffel Tower, The Sienne River, and the Notre Dame Cathedral. It's region is of the Island of France.

Paris is an incredibly attractive city to visit, with the city oozing cultural, gastronomical and touristic excellence. Whether it be a long holiday or a short weekend break, Paris will not dissapoint.

Being the capital of France, Paris has an important role in the economic activity of the country. The city is also home to the headquarters of the main european and national businesses, as well as the main french institutions. In short, it is one of the most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities in the world, and its no wonder millions decide to visit each year.

Paris welcomes nearly 30 million tourists each year, an incredible figure, all wanting to see as much of the glamour capital of the world as possible....the symbolic Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, La Louvre, Artists Corner, Sacre Coeur the Moulin Rouge or even Disneyland, to name but a few of the sights...there really is something for everyone. Others come simply to while away the time in the cultured streets and parks, and sample the delicious french cuisine. Paris is also the home to many national and international sporting events, which brings thousands more tourists and sports followers to its streets.

So naturally the amount and quality of hotels, hostels and holiday apartments is astounding, when loking for a place to stay in the french capital of Paris.