PARIS

Paris is the capital of France, located on the Seine river, in northern France. Today, Paris is one of the world's leading business and cultural centre, and its influences in politics, education, entertainment media, fashion, science and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities. It becomes the headquarters of many international organizations such as UNESCO and European Space Agency. Paris is considered one of the greenest and most liveable cities in Europe. 

 

Place to Stay

Here are some hotels with best budgets:

1. Hotel du Sejour, make sure you get a room with en-suite bathroom (or get the cheaper room with the shared facilities in the hall). The best part about this family-run hotel is its location, straddling the Marais and Montorgueil districts just above Les Halles RER station. Double beds start from 87 euro. For more information visit hoteldusejour.com
2.  Absolute Budget, The name says it all, but at least in this case budget doesn't mean bland. Opened in 2010, this hostel cuts corners in size, but the feel is light and cheerful. The private rooms are really worth the extra euros, spacious and equipped with their own bathrooms. Private double bed start from 80 euro. Visit absolute-paris.com
3. Hotel Ecole Centrale, decorating every square inch of space with exotic plants, potted palms, and vases of flowers for a lush and cosy atmosphere. Stone floors, wrought iron railings and hand painted walls with a Tuscan theme border on kitsch. Double beds start from 80 euro. Just visit hotelecolecentrale
4. Port Royal Hotel,  Forget about TVs, free toiletries or Wi-Fi. The least expensive rooms have just a washbasin, but even rooms with full en-suite facilities are under €100. That's quite a steal for the excellent location right by the Mouffetard market and the Jardin des Plantes. Note that credit cards are not accepted and only ground floor rooms have air conditioning. Double bed start from 53 euro. For more info hotelportroyal
5. Hôtel de la Herse d'Or, This hotel right in the heart of the lively Marais district has free Wi-Fi, flatscreen TVs, and hair dryers in each room. The "economic" rooms have just a wash basin, shared facilities are in the hall. The "comfort" rooms have en-suite facilities. Doubles from 79 euro. Check their official hotel-herse-dor.com 

 Landmarks

Three of the most famous Parisian landmarks:

1. The 12th-century Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris on the Ile de la Cite
   
   
   
   
   
2. The Napoleonic Arc de Triomphe
   
   
   
   
   
    
3. The 19th-century Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower was a "temporary" construction by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Universal Exposition, but the tower was never dismantled and is now an enduring symbol of Paris. The Historical axis is a line of monuments, buildings, and thoroughfares that run in a roughly straight line from the city-centre westwards.