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 Hotel Brighton 
218 Rue de Rivoli, Paris
User review: 7.60. From EUR 169.00
 Chambiges Elysées
8, Rue Chambiges, Paris
User review: 8.65. From EUR 170.00
Best Western Champs Elysées Friedland
177 rue du faubourg Saint Honoré, Paris
User review: 7.60. From EUR 139.00
Cluny Square
21 Boulevard Saint Michel, Paris
User review: 7.32. From EUR 75.00
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Coordinates: 48°52′0″N 2°19′59″E / 48.86667, 2.33306
Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur
Paris (pronounced /ˈpærɨs/ in British English; [paʁi] in French) is the capital of France and the country's largest city. It is situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region (also known as the "Paris Region"; French: Région parisienne). The city of Paris within its administrative limits (largely unchanged since 1860) has an estimated population of 2,167,994 (January 2006). The Paris unité urbaine (or urban area) extends well beyond the administrative city limits and has an estimated population of 9.93 million (in 2005). The Paris aire urbaine (or metropolitan area) has a population of nearly 12 million, and is one of the most populated metropolitan areas in Europe.
An important settlement for more than two millennia, Paris is today one of the world's leading business and cultural centres, and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities. According to 2005 estimates, the Paris urban area is Europe's biggest city economy, and is fifth in the world's list of cities by GDP.
The Paris Region, with US$731.3 billion, produced more than a quarter of the gross domestic product (GDP) of France in 2007. The Paris Region hosts 37 of the Fortune Global 500 companies in several business districts, notably La Défense, the largest purpose-built business district in Europe. Paris also hosts many international organizations such as UNESCO, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the informal Paris Club.
Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with over 30 million foreign visitors per year. There are numerous iconic landmarks among its many attractions, along with world-famous institutions and popular parks.
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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