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From Notre-Dame to the Eiffel Tower, Paris holds some of the world's most famous sights and these highlights should be top of the list for any first-time visitor. With the exception of the overtly modern Pompidou Centre, they have been landmarks of this elegant and romantic capital for centuries and remain awe-inspiring sights, no matter how often you visit the city.
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Paris looks down on figures representing the Seine and Marne rivers, designed in 1739 by sculptor Edme Bouchardon.
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Recently modernized to great effect, all the rooms have been upgraded, while retaining certain features like the panelled Bar Anglais. The revamped restaurant, Le Cinq, has become one of “the” places to eat.
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The Polish composer was born in 1810 but died in Paris at the age of 39. The statue on his tomb represents “the genius of music sunk in grief”.
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The Jean Renoir classic (1955) tells the story of how the famous dance was created in Montmartre clubs.
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Following decades of excess by the monarchy and the gulf between rich and poor, Paris erupted with the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789 (see Top 10 Events in the French Revolution).
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Forerunner to the Wimbledon Championships in London.
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Fabulous Italian-styled fare (and its plentiful) is on offer at this relaxed and friendly venue.
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A fantastic little Italian restaurant with wonderful food and a real buzz. I wish we had more places like this in London!
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The French composer, probably best known today for his Requiem, was a great influence on the music of his time. He died in Paris in 1924, at the age of 79.
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Chef Pierre Gagnaire is legendary for blending flavours, such as lamb cutlets with truffles.
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Hotel price categories
For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
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Restaurant price categories
For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and charges included.
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