Paris is the capital of France. The capital of France is located on the banks of river Seine. In North-Central France. Paris is also the capital of the Ile-de-France region. The paris Metropolitan Area including the satellite towns is one of the most populated areas in Europe.
The neo-classical architecture of the city is renowned world over. The city is hometo many museums and galleries. When you think of Paris, one of the few things that strike you is the Eiffel Tower. It is one of the tallest structures of Paris. The Eiffel Tower at night is a sight to watch and adds to the beauty of this romantic city.
The Louvre is the most famous museum of France that houses many famous works of art such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. Musee Picasso and Musee Rodin are other famous museums of France that house works by Pablo, Picasso and Rodin. In Musee Cliny and Musee d'Orsay you'll find arts and artifacts from the Middle Ages and Impressionist eras.
Some famous monuments of France are Notre Dame de Paris, Ille de la Cite, Eiffel Tower and the Napoleonic Arc de Triomphe.
Paris derived its name from the Gallic Parisii tribe. Earlier, during the Roman Empire, it was known as Lutetia. Paris acquired its present day name towards the end of the Roman era. Paris is renowned world over as the 'The City of Light' (La Ville-lumiere). The city was given this name because of its early adoption of street lighting.
The city is very active in the field of economic activity. More than a quarter of France's wealth is produced by its capital. You would find half of the major French companies in the Paris Urban Area. La Defense is one of the largest business districts in Europe. French are proud of their capital city, Paris. It enjoys the status of a leading global, business, cultural and political center. Paris also has a special place and is well recognized in the fields of fashion, gastronomy and the arts.
The French capital is one of the world's major global cities. How important Paris is in the world arena can be made out from the fact that it is the headquarter of numerous international organizations such as UNESCO, the OECD, the ICC and the informal Paris Club.
The city also enjoys the reputation of "the most romantic city of the world". It is also the most visited city in the world that attracts around 30 million visitors each year. To describe Paris in the simplest way, it can be said that it is the essence of all French things.
For tourists, who want to cherish the beauty of the city, the best time to visit would be springtime.
The identity of Paris is made complete by the boulevards, monuments, art masterpieces and magic lights. A tour to this city would be incomplete if you don't taste the cheese, wine, chocolate and seafood.
Paris is also the seat of France's national government. President of the Republic resides at the Elysee Palace in VIIIe arrondissement. The Prime Minister's seat is located at the Hotel Matignon in VIIe arrondisement. Paris is located on a north-bending arc of River Seine.
Paris also has a very active nightlife. There are many cinema and theatre options in Paris. Be it grand opera, jazz clubs or nightclubs.
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