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Paris has a multitude of fabulous attractions with over 2,000 years of history. The city is the foremost in the world for its beautiful architecture and its artistic development. The city's theatre and concert halls host world-leading productions of theatre and dance, while many concerts are held in architectural settings in chapels and churches. Paris is also considered to be the movie capital, and Europe's leading city for jazz music and world music, particularly African and Latin is very popular. The weekly magazine 'Pariscope' and 'Figaroscope' gives detailed entertainment listings. Another monthly publication is 'Paris Nuit' containing entertainment information.
Paris's sporting calendar is full of exciting events throughout the year. There are endless opportunities for those who like to indulge in squash, swimming, tennis, aerobics, ice skating, biking and horse riding amongst others.
Paris is estimated to have over 3000 galleries and museums and is famed as one of the main cities in the world of art. Every major artist in history has at one time or another, either lived in Paris, or had an exhibition of their work displayed in the city. Many museums that house permanent exhibitions are dedicated to famous artists such as Picasso, or famous movements, such as the huge Impressionist collection in the Musée d'Orsay. The most famous art gallery is The Pompidou Centre and is instantly recognisable as the 'inside-out' building.
Other Useful Information in Paris
Introduction to Paris : The outlying suburbs of central Paris are called 'la banlieue'. This area is quieter and more relaxing compared to the city, and those places to the west of Paris including Neuilly, Boulogne, Saint Cloud, Levallois have many interesting places worth visiting.
Accommodation in Paris : If you are looking for comfortable and budget accommodation, there are numerous hotel chains available. Some are within Paris, in the city centre and business area, while still others on the outskirts of the city located near the motorways.
Travel in Paris : Renting a bike is a good option over driving or using the public transport, thus avoiding lengthy bus journey and traffic jams. The Paris bike network is over 150 km of either unique or shared lanes. Bikes can be rented from numerous private rentals.
Places to visit in Paris : One can enjoy a leisurely evening cruise along the world-famous River Seine along with gourmet dinner, while taking in the most romantic sights and breathtaking architecture of Paris - including the Eiffle Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral and stunning bridges spanning the river.
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