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Very few cities in Europe can compete with Paris as a romantic destination; the river it straddles, the Seine, also has two islands, situated in the oldest part of the city. Unfortunately a Paris short stay can only ever be considered a taster; most people quickly discover that a few days is not really enough.
A city famous for its fabulous architecture, good food, wine, street markets and galleries; it is the home of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and many other famous tourist attractions. Traveling around Paris is relatively easy for visitors as well as locals; the Metro underground system is easy to understand, efficient and reaches everywhere even the most enthusiastic tourist would want to visit.
If you are the kind who likes state of art luxury then this is the place you will find it. Paris Luxury hotels offer you the pleasure of luxury with a refinement and taste that only this part of the world could achieve. The Paris Luxury hotels have plenty of rooms and suites each done up better than the other.
The Parisians are also not like the other Europeans. They are something average between the reserved German and dissolute Italians. They are rude with the other drivers and pedestrians, do not stick to the traffic rules, honk like madmen... but still they are very gallant. The Parisian will always hold back the door, apologize to you if he accidentally treads on your foot and will heap you on with compliments if you've got pretty eyes. They are really proud of their nationality and sincerely sympathize with the non-French, but understand that to be a French is a privilege and not everyone is lucky enough to have it. Their dislike for the strangers gives birth to many social problems.
Whether you are an art buff or not, you will surely want to see the Mona Lisa and other 19th century art at the largest museum in the world, the Louvre. Paris is full of wonderful art. The Rodin Museum boasts of many beautiful sculptures, including those by Auguste Rodin dating back to 1840. For a more modern taste of Parisian art, visit the Musee Maillol - Fondation Dina Vierny. Vierny was artist Aristide Maillol's muse and can be seen many times throughout the museum. it.
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