Paris is known to be one of the most beautiful and romantic places on earth. It is the capital city of France, and the headquarters of the Île-de-France region. Paris is located in the northern part of the country, on the banks of the River Seine. With an estimated mid-2004 population of 2,144,700, and an extended urban population of 9.9 million, it is the most populous city in France. Paris is known as the "city with a 100 villages"; Paris is divided in 20 districts.

Climate

Paris has an Oceanic climate and is affected by the North Atlantic Drift, so the city enjoys a temperate climate that rarely sees extremely high or low temperatures. Rainfall can occur at any time of the year, and Paris is known for its sudden showers. Snowfall is a rare occurrence, usually appearing in the coldest months of January or February, and almost never accumulates enough to make a covering that will last more than a day.

Hotels:

All hotels in the center of the city are at a walking distance to a subway station. The hotels are exceptionally beautiful and come in different ranges and there are about two thousand to choose from.

Champagne and wine:

It is wise to try their champagne and wine if you are in the city otherwise you will be missing out something. Discover the colorful vineyards of the most noble of wines. The most famous vineyard is Moët & Chandon. When you are on tour you should pay a tribute to Dom Perignon, who is often attributed with the invention of Champagne, and is buried in the village of Hautvilliers. The most famous champagne producers amongst the many grand houses and mansions lining the Avenue de Champagne allow Epernay justly to lay claim to the coveted title of the Capital of Champagne.

Epernay is at the heart of the world's most prestigious vineyards.20, 000 hectares of vineyards stretch all around you, whilst under your feet lay 200 million bottles of champagne ageing in 120 kilometers of cellars carved out of the chalk soil over hundreds of years.

Shopping:

Paris is not only for museums and monuments. Another way of experiencing the creativity of the capital is available to you in the form of accompanied shopping tours. Visitors need only take a stroll in the streets of Paris to see that shopping is practically a national pastime. Not only are the sidewalks lined with boutiques and stores, but city residents are stylishly dressed and accessorized. The best designer wears like Emporio Armani, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès are available and it stocks beautiful, impeccably crafted items that subtly advertise your good taste and sufficient means.

Many international organizations such as UNESCO, the OECD, the ICC, or the informal Paris Club have their headquarters in Paris. From side seeing to wine testing, from dinning out to shopping everything that involves excitement can be seen in Paris. Perfect place for honeymoon too. Paris surely worth a visit, even for just one night!

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