Preface Paris

The Eiffeltower, the Louvre, the Sacre Coeur, the Champs Elysèes, Moulin Rouge, wherin lies the secret of the Capital City Paris on the Seine River?

Almost everyone who has been in Paris has felt a magical attraction to this romantic city.

Does the magic of Paris lie in the overpowering sights, in the flow of the Seine, in the romantic buildings and parks of the inner-city?

Does it lie in the majestic importance it has held for hundreds of years and/or the many gourmet-restaurants and lovely parts of the city like St.Germaine-des-Pres or the Monmartre? Not to forget the exciting night-life.

Not only is Paris the center for commerce and culture in the Republic of France, it is also a true metropolis of the world where many cultures come together to make the city thrive.

The City of Paris has a population of approximately 2,5 million. Including the outer limits the city is spread over 1800 square kilometers with a population of 11 million.

This makes up about a fifth of the population of France.

The capital city of France consits of 20 departments , each of which is divided into four sections. These parts of the city are connected by the Metro which was founded in 1900.

When in Paris it is wise to use the Metro; it is fast, dependable and cheap.

It is reasonable to buy a multiple ticket of ten (a Caarnet) which allows you to ride to any destination inside the metro-net. This way you save 40% comparedto a single ticket.

In Europe Paris is one of the largest centers for the Fine Arts. The impressionistic painting came to life in this city. Some of the prominent painters of this genre were Claude Monet, Paul Cezanne and Gustave Renoir.

The most prominent Museum of Art is, of course, the Louvre , in the center of the city. The most famous picture in the Louvre is the Mona Lisa – she can only be seen behind a thick layer of glass. 

How do we get to Paris?

Depending on where in Germany you reside, by bus or automobile it will take you from two to ten hours to get there. Going by train can be a good choice,and you can use air travel. Booking a flight via inernet with German Wings, for example, might be the better option...

  If you are looking for a hotel with reasonable prices check out our Hotel Service Paris.

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