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Paris is the cosmopolitan capital of France and - with 2.2 million people living in zone 1 (Central Paris) and another 9.9 million people in the suburbs (la banlieue) - is one of the largest cities in Europe. Located in the north of the country on the river Seine, Paris has the reputation of being the most beautiful and romantic of all cities, brimming with historical associations and remaining vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design. Dubbed the City of Light, it is among the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
Central Paris is officially divided into 20 districts called arrondissements, numbered from 1 to 20 in a clockwise spiral from the centre of town. Each arrondissement has its own unique character and selection of attractions for the traveler.
One of the best value and most convenient ways to see the sights of Paris is with the Paris Museum Pass (previously known as Carte Musées et Monuments), a pre-paid entry card that allows entry into over 70 museums and monuments around Paris. Those there are too many to list, highlights include: Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, Père-Lachaise Cemetery, the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay and the Picasso Museum.
Destination Facts
- Population: 2,138,551
- Time Zone: Europe/Paris
- Languages: English
- Currency: EUR
- Airports
- Charles De Gaulle (CDG) [Main]
- Orly (ORY) [Secondary]
- Le Bourget (LBG) [Secondary]
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Articles on Paris
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Paris for Art Lovers
by Andrew Weiss August 6, 2008Art students of all ages will find inspiration in Paris’ myriad art fairs, markets and museums.
Taste Buds
Little Chefs in Paris
by Andrew Weiss April 3, 2008The animated film ‘Ratatouille’ inspires children to explore the culinary joys of Paris.
