Best Western Astoria Opéra Paris 42 Rue de Moscou Online Booking

Ideally located for theatre goers, shoppers and sight seers. Step out in style and a short walk takes you to the Opera House. Stroll to a nearby intimate restaurants for pre-theatre dining and then relax and allow yourself to be entertained.

A wonderful shopping arena exists in the department stores and there are a wealth of smaller more exclusive shops to be found all over Paris - fashion houses with the latest designs, lingerie, accessories, jewellers and gift shops. For a bit of vibrant and colourful shopping be sure to visit one of the 60 open air markets that operate throughout the city - everything from spices, olive oil soap to fresh produce, the latest gadgets and the finest of French cheeses are to be found.

Seeing the sights is just a case of choosing where you want to see and how. A perfect route is to take a river boat along the Seine - you'll see most of the city's skyline and one place you should alight is at Notre Dame - a Gothic masterpiece and well worth exploring a little closer. Take a bus or drive down Place de la Concorde, along Champs-Elysees and on to the famous Arc de Triomphe. Climb Tour Eiffel, be sure to pay homage to Sacre Coeur and see the artists around Montmartre.

Have a leisurely coffee in Pompidou Centre and enjoy the street entertainment and cosmopolitan feel of the place.