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Paris is the capital city of France and a French département. Situated on the banks of the river Seine in north-central France, it is also the capital of the Île-de-France région (also known as "Paris Region"), which encompasses Paris and its suburbs. Paris had an estimated mid-2004 population of 2,144,700.
The Paris urban area (unité urbaine) also hosts the head offices of almost half of the major French companies, as well as the offices of major international firms. Paris is a leading cultural, business and political centre and has an influence in fashion, gastronomy and the arts. It is regarded as one of the major global cities, with the headquarters of international organisations such as UNESCO, the OECD, the ICC, or the informal Paris Club.

Paris is renown for its neo-classical architecture, but its by far most famous landmark is the 324 metre (1,063 ft) Eiffel Tower on the banks of the Seine. Dubbed "the City of Light" (la Ville Lumière) since the 19th century, Paris is regarded by many as one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world.

Modern" Paris is the result of a vast mid-19th-century urban remodelling. For centuries it had been a labyrinth of narrow streets and half-timber houses, but beginning in 1852, the Baron Haussmann's vast urbanisation levelled entire quarters to make way for wide avenues lined with neo-classical stone buildings of bourgeoise standing; most of this 'new' Paris is the Paris we see today. These Second Empire plans are in many cases still actual, as the city of Paris imposes the then-defined "alignement" law (imposed position defining a predetermined street width) on many new constructions. A building's height was also defined according to the width of the street it lines, and Paris' building code has seen few changes since the mid-19th century to allow for higher constructions. It is for this reason that Paris is mainly a "flat" city.
Paris' unchanging borders, strict building codes and lack of developable land have together contributed in creating a phenomenon called muséification (or "museumification") as, at the same time as they strive to preserve Paris' historical past, existing laws make it difficult to create within city limits the larger buildings and utilities needed for a growing population. Many of Paris' institutions and economic infrastructure are already located in, or are planning on moving to, the suburbs. The financial (La Défense) business district, the main food wholesale market (Rungis), major renowned schools (École Polytechnique, HEC, ESSEC, INSEAD, etc.), world famous research laboratories (in Saclay or Évry), the largest sport stadium (Stade de France), and some ministries (namely the Ministry of Transportation) are located outside of the city of Paris.

Hotels

Abba Madrid
Avda. de América, 32
28028 Madrid

     



The abba Madrid is a brand new Hotel, built in 2003, with a modern, cosy and very comfortable decoration. In the main areas it dominates the grey marble combinated to elegant two coloured parquet. The illumination is soft and adapted to provide a nice and warm atmosphere..

H10 Universitat
Ronda Universitat, 21
08007 Barcelona
     



Fully restored XIX Century building in the centre of Barcelona, beside Las Ramblas and Plaça Catalunya. Offering 94 rooms with all comforts and amenities. Specific areas for meetings, leisure and relax are also available. Good selection of national and international press..

Hotel Spa Senator Barcelona
Cardenal Reig 11
08028 Barcelona

     



The Hotel Senator Barcelona is located in the highest part of Barcelona, very near the Nou Camp football stadium, 15 minutes from Prat airport, five minutes from Sants train station, 10 minutes from the Plaza de España and 4 minutes from the Collblanc metro station. Peace and quiet are guaranteed and customer care is second to none..

Golf courses

Club de Campo de Córdoba
Carretera Antigua Cordoba - Obejo, km 9,2
14080 Obejo (Córdoba)
Tel. +34 957350208 / Fax +34 957330836

holes: 18
par: 72


The Club de Campo de Córdoba is localted in the hills of Serrania de Cordoba, eight kilometres north of Cordoba city. The design is the only 18 hole course in the province. Natural is the key-word here. The area is a nature park with wildlife and variety of birds..


Real Club de Golf Las Brisas
Apartado de Correos, 147
29660 Nueva Andalucía (Málaga)
Tel. +34 952810875 / Fax: +34 952815518

holes: 18
par: 72

Situated in the heart of Nueva Andalucía, in the so-called Golf Valley, is the Real Club de Golf Las Brisas, one of the oldest courses on the Costa del Sol. The intense professional activity of Robert Trent Jones, one of the most famous golf course designers, reached a peak in 1969 with the opening of the Real Club de Golf Las Brisas. The designer created a course which demands accuracy on the part of players and where it is not enough to hit long shots, but rather you have to use your head. The layout contains a lot of water hazards, ten artificial lakes, ample protection from bunkers and greens which are mostly raised. All of this lies in a unique natural setting.
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