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Paris is the capital of France and one of the famous cities in Europe. It is located in the north of France and is founded on the banks of the river Seine. It is one of the world’s most visited cities with other 30 million tourists arriving in the city each year. The Paris that we know today was founded around 1190 and has gone through many changes over the centuries.

Accommodation in Paris can be very expensive unless you look around and have a decent idea of where you want to stay and what you would like to see. The left bank is very Bohemian and was once home to artists such as Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso. It is home to the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides and Le Quartier Latin. The Right Bank is home to the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees and the Pompidou centre. It is more commercial than it’s slightly older rival but may offer newer international accommodation.

Parisian food can be hugely decadent and hugely expensive. Restaurants serving classic French dishes such as Moules Marinere are to be found all over the city but can vary in price depending on where you eat. Paris has started to welcome international cuisine over recent years but it is harder to find than in other major metropolitan cities. Pain au chocolate and croissants are available at most of the numerous patisseries that dot the city.

Paris is littered with the attractions of huge historic and cultural significance. Most of these are very tourist friendly but can be very busy if you go at the peak time. The Louvre, Eiffel tower, Notre Dame and other attractions are located in the centre of Paris. Euro Disney and the Palace of Versailles are located a short drive from the centre and are well worth a visit.

Paris is home to some of the world’s great sporting venues including Roland-Garros and the Stade de France. It hosted the 1998 football world cup and the 2007 Rugby world cup. Both of these stadiums are located in the south west of the city. The Parc des Princes holds 48,712 people and was home to the French national rugby team until the new stadium was built in 1998.