Paris: the City of Lights, the City for Lovers. France's capital and largest city has a reputation as one of the most romantic cities in the world, attracting more than 30 million visitors each year. Just the name “Paris” conjures images of wide, tree-lined boulevards, outdoor cafés, and wrought-iron balconies that overlook such iconic landmarks as the Eiffel Tower.
Paris is located on the River Seine and is divided into 20 arrondissements, or districts, and includes two islands: the Île de la Cité and the Île Saint-Louis. Most of Paris's major attractions can be found within the city center, including Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and the Musée du Louvre, to name a few.
The Eiffel Tower is unquestionably Paris's most popular attraction. What was originally meant to be a temporary fixture built for the Universal Exhibition of 1889 has since become the symbol of Paris. |