Paris sits along the Seine as the capital of Île-de-France, home to some 12 million people and a history stretching back over two thousand years. The city rewards wandering, whether you're tracing its riverside curiosities, settling in at one of its hotels, or lingering over a meal at its restaurants. Its museums hold some of the world's most recognized art, yet much of the city's charm still lies in ordinary corners like a quiet courtyard or a market street at dawn.
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Aquaboulevard De Paris
Swimming Pools
AquaBoulevard in Paris is one of the biggest water park in Europe with 10 giant…
Eiffel Tower
Curiosities
Construction completed on: March 31, 1889 (flag placed on top), built for the Universal…
Zwembad Suzanne Berlioux-les Halles
Swimming Pools
With a big bath (50X20 meters), this swimming-pool is central in Paris, and has got the widest…
Swimming Pool Josephine Baker
Swimming Pools
Located in Port de la Gare (13th), the Josephine Baker swimming pool is fully accessible to…
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Panthéon
Curiosities
Neoclassical mausoleum in the Latin Quarter, resting place of Voltaire, Hugo and Curie.
Musée d'Orsay
Museums
Impressionist art museum in a former Beaux-Arts railway station.
Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Curiosities
White-domed basilica crowning the Montmartre hill, offering panoramic views of Paris.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Curiosities
Masterpiece of French Gothic architecture on the Île de la Cité.
Musée du Louvre
Museums
Notre-Dame
Curiosities
The twin towers and three sculpted portals of the Notre-Dame de Paris, built from the 12th to…
Il Cararossa
Restaurants
Il Carravaggio restaurant is growing. The 3 sisters Moccia will be delighted to welcome you at…
Centre Pompidou
Curiosities
The Centre national d'art et de culture Georges Pompidou was the brainchild of President…
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About Paris
Paris is the capital city of France.
It is situated on the River Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region ("Région parisienne"). Paris has an estimated population of 2,153,600 within city limit (2005 est.).
The Paris urban area has a population of 9.93 million and a commuter belt around the same completes the Paris "aire urbaine" (roughly: "metropolitan area") that, with its population of 12 million, is one of the most populated areas of its kind in Europe.
An important settlement for more than two millennia, Paris is today one of the world's leading business and cultural centres, and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the major global cities.