Paris
Description
A modernised city of boulevards, elegance, and sophistication built under Baron Haussmann. Paris is the cultural heart of Europe—a city of art, literature, fashion, and revolutionary ideas.
Advice to Travelers
Travelers should take official cabs, guard luggage, and follow French etiquette. The Metro provides easy navigation. Be prepared for brisk Parisian attitudes.
Recommended Hotels
- Bristol Hotel
- Hotel du Rhin
- Balmoral
Places of Interest
- The Eiffel Tower
- Bibliothèque Nationale
- The Louvre
- Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Les Catacombes
Currency
The French franc (notes 5–500). About 72 francs to a British pound.
Map
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