Paris is the capital city of France and a French département (75). Situated on the banks of the river Seine in north-central France, it is also the capital of the Île-de-France région (also known as "Paris Region"), which encompasses Paris and its suburbs. Paris had an estimated mid-2004 population of 2,144,700. The Paris urban area, extending well beyond the city boundaries, has today an estimated population of 9.93 million. The Paris metropolitan area (including satellite towns) stood at 11.5 million in 1999 and is one of the most populated metropolitan areas in Europe. It is often nicknamed the City of Love and the City of Lights.

The Paris region is France's centre of economic activity. It produces more than a quarter of France's wealth, with a GDP of %u20AC478.7 billion (US$595.3 billion) in 2005. the Paris urban area (unité urbaine) also hosts the head offices of almost half of the major French companies, as well as the offices of major international firms. Paris is a leading cultural, business and political centre and has an influence in fashion, gastronomy and the arts. It is regarded as one of the major global cities, with the headquarters of international organisations such as UNESCO, the OECD, the ICC, or the informal Paris Club.

The city, which is renowned for its neo-classical architecture, hosts many museums and galleries and has an active nightlife. The symbol of Paris is the 324 metre (1,063 ft) Eiffel Tower on the banks of the Seine. Dubbed "the City of Light" (la Ville Lumière) since the 19th century, Paris is regarded by many as one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world. It is also the most visited city in the world with more than 30 million foreign visitors per year.

LONDRES ET NEW YORK HOTEL PARIS
Location
Conveniently located in the heart of Paris, the Londres et New York Hotel is near the Opera house and Madeleine church. A few minutes walk from the hotel will take you to the main department stores and famous Paris Louvre Museum. For business trip or holidays, you will enjoy this charming hotel with harmonious and comfortable accommodation.

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Eiffel Tower
Completed in 1889, this colossal landmark, although initially hated by many Parisians, is now a famous symbol of French civic pride.

Musee du Louvre
Home to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Louvre is considered the world's greatest art museum, with an unparalleled collection of items covering the full spectrum of art through the ages.

Musee d'Orsay
This beautiful museum, once a railroad station, now houses a staggering collection of Impressionist art, as well as other items created from 1848-1914.

Notre Dame Cathedral
This famous cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture on which construction began in the 12th century, stands on the Île de la Cité and is the symbolic heart of the city.

Sacre-Coeur
Sacre-Coeur is amazing, sitting as it does at the highest point in Paris on the hill of Montmartre. As it sits at the very top of the hill, you can get great views of Paris and even better when you...