Paris
The city of lights, Paris juxtaposes the old world charm along with the modern innovations. This culturally opulent capital of France is both stunning and enchanting. The romantic city has always been a popular destination among globe trotters and art lovers. Paris has all the trappings of a metropolis with the chic cafes, architectural splendours, fashion, trendy restaurants, et al. This great city can be any tourist’s delight since he/she has plenty to see, do, taste, enjoy and experience in Paris.
Attractions:
Eiffel Tower has become the face of Paris and every year hordes of tourists turn up to visit this marvel. Chateau de Versailles, a splendid chateau situated on the city’s outskirts is another prominent attraction. A must visit highlight in Paris is the Notre Dame Cathedral that is built it Gothic style.
Arc de Triomphe, Assemblee Nationale, Catacombs, Grand Arche de la Defense, Opera Garnier, Pantheon, Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Saint Chapelle, Arenes de Lutece, Place Des Voges, Sacre Couer, etc are other major landmarks in the capital.
Paris is also well known for being home to an array of world famous museums and galleries like the Louvre, Picasso Museum, Le Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Centre Georges Pompidou, Cite des Sciences et de l’Industrie-La vitte, Musee National de la Marine, Musee en Herbe, Rodin Museum, Musee des Arts Forains, et al
Activities:
The Fat Tire bike tours, City tours, Classic Walks of Paris, Bike About tours, New Paris Free Walking tours and Aeon Tours are arranged for the travellers in Paris to explore the city and admire its exquisite monuments, edifices and attractions. In-line skating is another prominent activity in Paris, which is exciting. Tourists can also partake in events like Six Nations Rugby Tournament, Spring Fashion Week, French Tennis open, Rendezvous au Jardin, Fete de la Musique, Bastille Day, etc for enjoying a true Parisian experience.
Cuisine:
To taste the culinary delights of France, Paris is the best place. The restaurants and hotels in Paris offer an eclectic mix of French and international cuisines like Moroccan, Italian, sushi, Thai, Indian, Mezo- American, Lebanese, Algerian, etc for the visitors. The food outlets in the city cater to all kinds of budgets and needs. While, expensive restaurants exist on one side, the traditional ‘bistro’ offers simple and traditional specialties at reasonable rates. The sea food specialities in Pairs are moule frites and dishes made of snails and oyster. Kosher dining is famous in Paris and there is a good selection of kosher restaurants in the capital.
Nightlife:
Nightlife in Paris is electric with a heady mix of alcohol, live music performances by international artists and dance. Paris has hordes of chic cafes, trendy bars, pubs and vibrant nightclubs for a great nightlife. Café Charbon, Buddha Barm Lou Pascalou, Cannibale, Nouveau Nez, Auld Alliance, Queen, Le Saint, Les Bains Douches, Batofar, and La Fleche d’Or are the major venues for the tourists and the locals to experience a momentous nightlife in Paris.
Shopping:
The elegant city of Paris is a shopper’s paradise with an impressive line up shops that allow the tourists to go on a splurging spree. Home to many fashion designers, this fashionable city has rare designer boutiques that sell top designer labels in Avenue Montaigne, rue du Fauborg, avenue Champs-Elysees, Marias, et al. The Carrousel du Louvre, Les Galeries, Le Louvre des Antiquaries, the flea market or Marches aux Puces, Viaduc des Arts, etc are other favourite spots of the compulsive shoppers for buying unique items.
Facts
| Time Zone |
CET (UTC +1) |
| Coordinates |
48°52′0″N 2°19′59″E / 48.86667°N 2.33306°E |
| Administration |
| Country |
France |
| Region |
Île-de-France |
| Department |
Paris (75) |
| Subdivisions |
20 arrondissements |
| Mayor |
Bertrand Delanoë (PS)
(2008-2014) |
| Statistics |
| Land area1 [1] |
86.9 km2 (33.6 sq mi) |
Population2
(January 2006 estimate) |
2,167,994 |
| - Ranking |
1st in France |
| - Density |
24,948 /km² (64,620 /sq mi) (2006[1]) |
| Urban Spread |
| Urban Area |
2,723 km2 (1,051 sq mi) (1999) |
| - Population |
10,142,977 (2006) |
| Metro Area |
14,518.3 km2 (5,605.5 sq mi) (1999) |
| - Population |
12,067,000 (2007) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
| 2 Population sans doubles comptes: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. |

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