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Paris luxury 5 4 Star Hotels. Paris is the capital of France with a population of over 2.2 million. The suburbs (la banlieue) have approximately 9.9 million making Paris one of the largest cities in Europe. Located in the north of the country on the river Seine in the Île-de-France Region, Paris has a strategic location and has become an icon for culture and learning. The city is full of historical institutions and buildings, and has been called the “City of Light”, due to its contribution to European culture, art, fashion, food and design. The city is also home to a number of world company headquarters and international organisations including – UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), and ICC (International Chamber of Commerce). As befits such an important city, luxury 5 and 4 hotels have been established over the centuries. Famous hotels include – The Ritz, George V, Royal Monceau, Le Meridien Etoile, De Crillon, Plaza Athenee, Meurice, Le Bristol, Prince De Galles, Hyatt Regency Madeleine, Radisson SAS Champs Elysees, Hôtel de Vendôme, and Raphael Hotel. The major districts are - CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES (famous street leading to the Arc de Triomphe), AVENUE MONTAIGNE (home of Chanel, Dior and Givenchy), PLACE DE LA CONCORDE (site of the infamous guillotine), FAUBOURG SAINT-HONORÉ (one of Paris' high-fashion districts), L'OPÉRA (site of Opéra Garnier), MONTMARTRE (home to the Basilica of the Sacré Coeur), LES HALLES (major shopping centre), LE MARAIS (trendy Right Bank district), PLACE DE LA BASTILLE (major historical site), QUARTIER LATIN (scholastic and intellectual centre), MONTPARNASSE (artistic Left Bank area), and LA DÉFENSE (major business and finance area). Hotels in Paris hotels, almost without regard to star rating or price, observe high and low seasons. These differ slightly from one hotel to another, but generally the high season extends from spring and summer, with a couple of weeks around the Christmas and New Year season. Paris remains the most popular tourist destination in the world with over 30 million visitors per year and this is expected to increase with new visitors coming from new EEC member countries and Asia.