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Where to stay in Paris: Best areas for travelers

• Paris City Centre: Don't waste your time on public transportation and rushing around town. This area has loads of attractions, from Louvre Museum to Notre-Dame. Kick back and relax at the Timhotel Le Louvre, the Hotel de Lille - Louvre or the Hôtel Louvre Bons Enfants when it's time to call it a day.

• Hauts-de-Seine: There are numerous reasons to choose this area, including convenient access to unique sights like Grande Arche. Find a room at the Hotel Villa Escudier, the Hotel de Paris or the Nice Apartment of 38m2 and you can visit whenever suits your travel plans.

• 9th Arrondissement: Settle in at the Hôtel Brittany Opéra, the Hotel France Albion or the Hotel Antin Saint-Georges and prepare to check some of this neighborhood's well-known attractions off your sightseeing list. Printemps Department Store, Gustave Moreau Museum and Theatre la Bruyere are among the most-visited places here.

• Faubourg Saint-Germain: If you're looking for an exciting place to call home during your vacation, this neighborhood is a good choice. You'll find plenty of awesome attractions here, including Pont de Bir-Hakeim. The Hotel Eiffel Turenne, the Hôtel La Comtesse and the Le Tourville Eiffel are great bases to rest your head in between those sightseeing excursions.

• Marais: With Place des Vosges in the neighborhood, it's not surprising loads of travelers base themselves here. The Apartment/ Flat - Paris, the Vrbo Property and the Hôtel Dupond-Smith are a few places to lay your head in here.

Paris Vacations

There are many grand quotes about the "City of Light," but perhaps none captures its essence as well as Ernest Hemingway: "Wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast." It is indeed a feast: one for the senses, and the soul, as well as the body. And with a vacation package in Paris, France, you will enjoy all the best the city has to offer. Art, architecture, and astounding history are just the beginning—this is a city of layers and intrigue, and you are about to discover it all.

Paramount Paris Attractions

Nearly everyone can name at least one of Paris’ world-famous attractions. You are sure to find your schedule filled with activities both well-known and hidden, but there are a few experiences that you simply must have on vacations in Paris.

• Eiffel Tower: Yes, this is at the top of the list for most travelers, and it is easy to see why. Whether you choose to make the journey to the top or simply spend an afternoon lounging in the park, the “Tour Eiffel” alone is enough to make you want to stay here forever. And if you think it is impressive by day, just wait until the nightly light show begins.
• The Louvre: This is where you can lay your own eyes on one of the art world’s most memorable pairs of eyes—the Mona Lisa. But your tour does not end there. Home to plenty more noted artworks, from the Venus de Milo to Delacroix’s “Liberty Leading the People,” the Louvre seems to never end…nor will you desire it to.

Festivals and Events

You might ask yourself, “How could Paris possibly get any better?” We do have one suggestion. Those who plan Paris vacations around the numerous annual festivals add that little dash of something extra to their trip. Spring visitors may hear the revelry of the Villette Festival wafting through the streets in May, while summer is filled with music and celebration, from the Jazz Festival to Bastille Day. Winter has many festivities as well, especially Carnaval de Paris in February. And of course, Paris Fashion Week, which takes place in January, is one of the city’s most fantastic events.

Hotels in Paris

Like the smile of the Mona Lisa or the “je ne sais quoi” that makes French food so delicious, hotels here can be mysterious. There are many, and all seem to offer a location that is front and center to various attractions. We can help you find that perfect accommodation to add to Paris package deals.

• Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel: What’s that out your window? Here you could have views of this well-known landmark from your room. Even if you don’t indulge in that extra perk, you will always have complimentary Wi-Fi, free bottled water, and an excellent concierge service.
• Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel is right at the foot of its namesake, and has the close-up views to match. Not only can you enjoy the sights from your private balcony if you so select, but the restaurant patio has the tower as its backdrop. Quelle surprise!
• L'Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe is the epitome of five-star extravagance. You may be satisfied with the elegant décor, on-site spa, and fine dining, but outside the hotel is just as spectacular—you are a short stroll from the Arc de Triomphe and the upscale shops of Avenue des Champs-Elysées. And a cheap vacation in Paris from Travelocity means you can splurge.
• Citadines Apart'hotel Saint-Germain-des-Prés Paris awaits with apartment-style living that will make you feel right at home. But with proximity to Notre Dame Cathedral and the bohemian atmosphere of the Quartier Latin, you will also surely never forget that you are in Paris.

In fact, long after you have left this beautiful city, it will always remain not only in your memories, but in your very heart. Travelocity can help you make the most of this unique and peerless destination with our vacation packages in Paris, which allow you to take care of your hotel and airfare at once. Then, you have plenty of time left to dream of fresh, crunchy baguettes and the way your soul will sing when you finally see that acclaimed piece of art up close. Paris, je t’aime.

Tours and Activities in Paris

So you've touched down in an exotic new destination — what's next? Why not chill out, bide your time and see what exciting experiences and unforgettable adventures head your way? After all, that's what travel's about, right?

There are so many fun adventures to test out in Paris. Here are our leading picks:

• Small-Group Full-Day Paris Food & Culture Tour with Tastings
• Dinner with a Parisian Family
• Tailor Made Half-Day Motorcycle & Sidecar Tour
• Tailor Made Full-Day Motorcycle & Sidecar Tour
• Guided Walking Tour of Revolutionary Paris
• Private Vintage Motorcycle Tour in a Sidecar