Top Holiday Rental Destinations - No. 4 - Paris, France

Paris is amongst the top destinations in Europe and top city destinations in the World. Highly ranked as one of the best places to visit in terms of attractions, food, wine, landmarks, etc… Paris welcomes millions of tourists each year from different countries all around the world.

Paris is not a city shy of the spot light as it boasts many achievements and world class landmarks (which are instantly recognisable) some of these include the Eiffel Tower (of course!),The Louvre Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Champs Elysees, Disneyland Paris and many, many more. Not to also forget the famous wine and food scene with over 70 Michelin starred restaurants, as well as being a fashion capital of the world. Paris has everything!

Here are some interesting facts about Paris you may not know:

Paris is commonly known as the City of Light.
Each year, 44 million tourists visit Paris
In 1989 the golden Dôme of the Invalides was re-gilded, using 12.65kg (or 27.8lb) of gold leaf.
The point of the Luxor obelisk is the largest sundial in the world.
The Pont Neuf is the oldest bridge in Paris, and was the first road in Paris to have pavements separating the public and traffic.
There is a Statue of Liberty in Paris that faces the Statue of Liberty in America, symbolizing the friendship between the two countries.
On Avenue de New York, also stands a life-size model of the flame held by the Statue of Liberty in New York. It was a gift to the city for the 100th anniversary.
In 1889 the Effiel Tower became the largest building in the world up until 1930 when the Chrysler building in New York was built.
The Eiffel Tower weighs about 7,000 tons and uses 50 tons of paint every seven years.
The French Resistance cut the elevator cables to the Eiffel Tower to keep Hitler from visiting it during his visit after Paris fell.
The municipal government of Paris cleared a resolution to forbid Tom Cruise from becoming an honorary citizen of the city.
Paris is a world capital city of shopping and fashion
Every year 13 million tourists visit Disneyland Paris
Paris has the 6th most used Metro system in the world
Each metro stop in Paris has a theme. Mostly these are some historical figures.
Paris has the largest number of the world's best restaurants
Generally speaking there are no skyscrapers in Paris; law states no building can be higher than six storeys