LandmarkEiffel Tower
Built for the 1889 World's Fair; it sparkles for five minutes every hour after dark.
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Paris at a glance
- Country
- France
- Airports
- Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Orly (ORY), Beauvais (BVA)
- Search code
PAR- Money
- Euro (EUR)
Discover Paris
Café terraces, world-famous art, the Eiffel Tower sparkling at night and bakeries on every corner. Paris is made for walking.
What it's called
- La Ville Lumière"the City of Light"
- Lutetiaits Roman name
- Panamea fond Parisian nickname
Things to do in Paris
Landmark
CultureThe Louvre
The Mona Lisa and over 35,000 works on display in a former palace.
CultureMontmartre
Artists' squares and the white domes of Sacré-Cœur on the hill.
ViewsSeine river cruise
See Notre-Dame and the bridges from the water.
CultureMusée d'Orsay
Impressionist masterpieces in a former train station.
Day tripVersailles
The Sun King's palace and the Hall of Mirrors, 40 minutes away.
About France
France is the most visited country in the world. Beyond Paris lie the Alps, lavender fields, Atlantic surf, castles along the Loire and the glamorous Riviera.
- CapitalParis
- MoneyEuro (EUR)
- LanguageFrench
Economy
One of the world's largest economies, famous for luxury fashion, perfume, wine and cheese, plus airplanes from Airbus, cars, nuclear power and tourism.
Culture
France gave the world many of its ideas about food, fashion, art and philosophy. The French gastronomic meal is on UNESCO's heritage list, there are hundreds of cheeses, and a bakery on every corner.
Places to visit
- Mont-Saint-Michelan abbey on a tidal island
- Loire Valleyfairy-tale chateaux
- Provencelavender fields and Roman towns
- Nice and the Rivierablue sea and seaside promenades
- ChamonixMont Blanc and Alpine adventure
- Bordeauxworld-famous vineyards
Why France is worth it for you
- Food cultureFresh bread, markets and long lunches are part of daily life.
- Fast TGV trainsHigh-speed trains take you across the country in a few hours.
- Endless varietyCities, mountains, beaches and countryside in one country.
- Center of EuropeEasy trains to Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and London.
Travel more of France
Places worth adding to your trip, from Paris or on another visit.
HistoryMont-Saint-Michel
An abbey on a tidal island off Normandy.
BeachFrench Riviera
Nice, Cannes and Monaco along the blue Mediterranean.
HistoryLoire Valley
Fairytale châteaux like Chambord and Chenonceau.
NatureProvence
Lavender fields in summer and hilltop villages.
FoodBordeaux
World-famous wine regions around an elegant city.
NatureChamonix and Mont Blanc
The Alps' highest peak, for skiing and hiking.
Eat like a local
- CroissantsWarm and buttery from a local boulangerie.
- Steak fritesA bistro classic.
- MacaronsColorful almond cookies.
The story of Paris
A Celtic tribe, the Parisii, lived on an island in the Seine before the Romans arrived. Paris grew into France's capital, saw the Revolution of 1789, and was rebuilt with wide boulevards in the 1800s.
France through history
- 52 BC
The Romans conquer Gaul, including Lutetia (Paris).
- 800
Charlemagne is crowned emperor.
- 1789
The French Revolution begins with the storming of the Bastille.
- 1804
Napoleon crowns himself emperor.
- 1889
The Eiffel Tower opens for the World's Fair.
- 2024
Paris hosts the Olympic Games.
Good to know
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to October. August is quieter, as many Parisians are away.
- Getting around
- The Métro reaches everything within minutes; the city is very walkable.
- Language
- French
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Questions about Paris
Which airports serve Paris?
Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Orly (ORY), Beauvais (BVA). Search code: PAR.
What currency is used in Paris?
Euro (EUR).
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