Built in 1889 to celebrate the first centenary of the French Revolution, the Eiffel Tower is the true symbol of Paris. Views are breathtaking from any point on the tower. On the second floor, visitors may enjoy dining at the renowned Jules Verne restaurant.
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The Golden Triangle is renowned for high-fashion boutiques: Jean-Paul Gauthier, Givenchy, Christian Dior, Emmanuel Ungaro, Chanel, Nina Ricci and more. Also not far from the Hotel are Paris' famous department stores: Galeries Lafayette, Le Printemps and Le Bon Marché, not to mention specialty stores Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Guerlain.

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The Louvre, the world's largest museum, houses French, Italian, Spanish, Flemish and English artefacts from the Middle Ages through the 18th century. The Mona Lisa resides here as well as some of Vermeer's very rare paintings. A separate wing has fabulous antique collections from ancient Mediterranean civilizations. At night, the facade, courtyards and I. M. Pei's famous pyramid are all beautifully lit.
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Erected by Napoleon as a tribute to his own glory, the Arc de Triomphe sits at the head of the Champs Elysées. Visitors enjoy panoramic views of Paris from the monument's rooftop. The Arc de Triomphe is where the Unknown Soldier was buried after World War I, and is the starting or ending point of most French parades.

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Housed in a restored 19th-century railway station, the Musée d'Orsay is dedicated to the 19th century. Wonderful Impressionist works are on display: Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Manet, Sisley, Gauguin and Degas.
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Le Marais is the historic district, first developed by Henri IV, and today restored to its former glory. The Place des Vosges is the city's most beautiful square – it dates back to the 17th century and has changed very little since Louis XIII.

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Sacré Coeur de Montmartre offers the most wonderful scenic view of the city skyline. Next to the dramatic white church is the Place du Tertre. This pedestrian square is home to hundreds of artists.

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One of Paris' oldest districts, the Left Bank, or Latin Quarter, is also called the brain of the city: La Sorbonne University and many prestigious colleges are all located in this area. Other monuments include the Panthéon, the Roman Bath of Cluny and Lutetia's arena. Small book and souvenir stands line the area just above the banks of the Seine.

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Parc des Princes is the home stadium of the famous French football team, Paris Saint-Germain. The stadium was designed in 1972 and is now undergoing equipment and fittings renovation. Parc des Princes can welcome 49,000 visitors. While it is smaller than Stade de France, it is used for the same types of events. Located by a metro direct line that is five minutes by foot from the Hotel.

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The once-controversial Pompidou Centre has completed a major renovation. It is still one of the most advanced and unique museums in Europe, housing an extensive modern art collection as well as a large public library. Atop the building is the trendy Café Georges and a terrace commanding panoramic views of the city skyline.

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Trendy shops, cafés, night clubs and monuments abound at St. Germain-des-Prés, a former convent. Nearby is Reine Marie de Medici's Luxembourg Palace, now the seat of the French High Assembly, the Senate. The wonderful gardens are open to the public year-round.

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All French roads start at the doorstep of Notre Dame Cathedral on Ile de la Cité. Erected in the 12th century, it has a flamboyant Gothic style, and now boasts a free organ concert every Sunday afternoon. Beyond Ile de la Cité stands the lovely Ile Saint Louis. The tiny island has a number of 16th and 17th-century mansions, all listed in the National Inventory of Bâtiments de France.

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Palais Omnisport de Paris Bercy has venues for a range of sports from ice skating to basketball, indoor tennis and wind surfing. Located 25 minutes from the Hotel by car or metro. (Metro direct from station George V, take Line 1).
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When France won the Davis Cup in 1927, Paris decided to build a tennis stadium worthy of its champions. Stade Roland Garros was completed nine months later. Named after an airforce hero of the First World War, the stadium bears the traces of art-deco style. Major renovation was done in 1980 and a new round Centre Court was unveiled, with a seating capacity of 12,000. Over the years several new courts have been built to accommodate the increasing popularity of the stadium. Located about 25 minutes from the Hotel; easiest access is by metro.

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The Stade de France took 31 months to build: it was finished in January 1998 and inaugurated by the President Jacques Chirac. The largest stadium in France, it has 60,000 seats no further away than 60 metres (197 feet) from the border of the football field. The remaining seats are 85 metres (279 feet) from the field. Thirty-five metres (115 feet) high with a surface of 17 hectares (42 acres), the stadium is used for football matches, rugby, and other sporting events, as well as major musical concerts. Tickets can be bought either by contacting the stadium directly or by asking the Concierge at the Hotel, who will be delighted to make the arrangements. Easiest access to the stadium is by metro: from the hotel there is one change and then the line runs direct. Trains leave every five minutes.

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The Château de Versailles was the home of the Royal French Court for three centuries. Plan a full day to visit the private apartments of the King and Queen, the Galerie des Glaces, the Opera, the Winter Garden, the Trianons and Marie Antoinette's famous Bergerie. The afternoon should be left open to enjoy the Domaine du Parc Royal de Versailles and the spectacular fountains. Open daily from May to October.
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Built for King François I, in Renaissance style, the Château de Chantilly is the chic venue of famous Prix de Diane horse racing in June. On the way back, one should stop in Senlis, a charming medieval town just 45 minutes away from Paris.

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Disneyland Paris is the first European amusement park to have visitors from every corner of the globe. The park is composed of Discoveryland, Fantasyland, Adventureland, Frontierland and Disney Village - an entertainment centre offering a variety of stores and restaurants.

Disneyland is located at the stop on direct line (A) from Charles de Gaulle Etoile, a metro station situated about 10 minutes by foot from the Hotel. The trip takes approximately 40 minutes.
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Fontainebleau was the summer residence of the French kings. It is where Napoleon spent his last night before starting his exile on the island of St Hélène. South of Fontainebleau is Barbizon, where Impressionist painters gathered in the mid-1800s.

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Tours, Blois and the château country are some of France's most romantic and beautiful regions. Start in Tours to visit Amboise, Chenonceau, Chambord and finish in Blois. The architecture of the châteaux is superb.

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The famous D-Day landing beaches are where many lost their lives in June 1944. Visiting these beaches and the military cemeteries nearby is a moving and memorable experience. The town of Caen has a wonderful memorial museum.

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The Champagne region is a delightful destination for a wine country discovery day. Start with a visit to the Cathedral of Reims, the place where most of the French kings were crowned. Continue with a visit to the vineyards and sample wonderful champagnes at some of the finest cellars in the region: Möet & Chandon, Mumm and Laurent Perrier.
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Mont Saint Michel is the most photographed monument in the world. Set on an island, the 14th-century monastery is surrounded by half-timbered houses and a walled town with superb medieval ramparts.
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