Paris: Is any city more closely associated with love and romance? Enjoy a relaxing tour on the Seine, then go all the way to the top of the Arc de Triomphe for a breathtaking view of the city. If it's romance you desire, Montmartre, away to the north on the tallest hill in the city, is the most unabashedly romantic district of Paris, with quiet stairways, little alleys, and deserted squares.

Paris has some of the best museums in the world. Discover treasures ranging from Picasso to Paleolithic carvings. You don't have to stay inside to enjoy the art: the city itself is a masterpiece, with architecture that inspires and celebrates the human spirit.

Whether you're enjoying a picnic by the Seine in the Square du Vert-Galant, sipping coffee in a sidewalk café, or treating yourself to the world's most elegant dining, you're sure to find something you love in Paris.

Places of interest in Paris: Arc de Triomphe, Le Panthéon, Rue Oberkampf, The Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Musée National du Moyen Age, Musée de l'Armée, Marais mansions

Did you know that one of the most popular ways to see Paris is on foot? Paris à Pied offers three-hour walking tours of the Latin Quarter, the Marais, Montmartre, the heart of Paris, or the renovated glass-roofed passages that date back to the early 1800s. Groups are limited to 6 or fewer, and the price is moderate. Bicycle tours are also quite popular and can be arranged with little advance notice.

Abotel Belloy

The Abotel Belloy is located in the heart of the Latin Quarter between Notre-Dame and the Luxembourg gardens. This charming and inviting hotel was completely renovated in 1991, yet retains the exquisite charm of yesterday in each of its 50 guest rooms. The decor offers the best of contemporary and the enchantment of a traditional french home. A three-star hotel, the Abotel Belloy serves breakfast each morning in the breakfast room or by room service. The Saint-germain-des-pres location is home to many fine restaurants waiting to serve you some of the best in french dining.

Suitable for both business trips or a vacation, the Abotel Belloy has offers business services, a currency exhange and allows pets. The concierge will be glad to help you plan your activities make your stay even more enjoyable.

Saint Germain des Prés is the epitome of Paris café society. The area is named for the Saint Germain des Prés church, the oldest church in Paris and is one of the most beautiful districts in the city. While you're there, you will want to spend time visiting the cafés, jazz clubs and galleries that surround the Abotel Belloy. The Latin Quarter is also home to Little Athens, a part of the city often called "Greek Town."

You'll enjoy the elegance, comfort and charm of a traditional holiday in Paris.