Paris: travel & holiday

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.

Last added destinations in Paris

Notre-Dame

Paris

The twin towers and three sculpted portals of the Notre-Dame de Paris, built from the 12th to the 14th century, are instantly recognizable ... The towers are 69 meters high while the spire, a 19th-century addition, soars to a height of 90 meters....

Il Cararossa

Paris

Il Carravaggio restaurant is growing. The 3 sisters Moccia will be delighted to welcome you at the beginning of January 2018 in the new restaurant "il Carrarosso" in Saint Cloud. Our young and dynamic Italian team is at your disposal to make your...

Centre Pompidou

Paris

The Centre national d'art et de culture Georges Pompidou was the brainchild of President Georges Pompidou who wanted to create an original cultural institution in the heart of Paris completely focused on modern and contemporary creation, where the...

Hôtel National des Invalides

Paris

Des Invalides in France enjoy a great reputation, not only because the building, restaurant, hotel and museum is an extension of the Eiffel Tower. In Des Invalides, the war museum is housed. Single tickets (including audio) are available for 8...

J'Go

Paris

Opened in 2002 under the leadership of Fabien Galthié, in J'Go Parisians could discover the Gascon family kitchen, while providing Southwest expatriates a warm place to cure homesickness. No doubt the restaurant J'Go is the most intimate place...

Musée national Picasso de Paris

Paris

Admission: Up to 18 years free Up to 25 years € 5.70 From 25 years € 7.70 By Metro: Saint-Paul / Saint-Sébastien Froissart / Chemin Vert Opening hours: 9:30 - 18:00

Palais Royal

Paris

Palais-Royal is a former royal palace and garden in Paris. Today, the Ministry of Culture and the French Council of State is housed in the palace.

Le Panthéon

Paris

The Pantheon is a building in the 5th arrondissement, right in the Latin Quarter of the French capital Paris. The architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot the monument was originally built as a church dedicated to Sainte-Geneviève. It is now known as a...

Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Paris

The French library is one of the bigger ones in the world. Their catalogue system gives access to more than 15 million documents.

Jardin Du Luxembourg

Paris

The Jardin du Luxembourg is a beautiful urban park in the northern part of central Paris. The park covers 25 acres along the Boulevard St-Michel. The gardens are in the busy Parisian life an oasis of calm, yet theatrical activity. The benches...