About
Paris is the capital and largest city of France, set in the Île-de-France region in northern Europe. It is a city that many travellers come to for its cultural heritage, and it is often called the City of Light, or Ville de Paris in French.
What draws visitors
- The Eiffel Tower, one of the city's best-known landmarks, rising above the Champ de Mars.
- The Louvre Museum, one of the great art museums of the world, with a collection spanning many centuries.
- Art, fashion and gastronomy, which give the city its reputation as a global centre for culture.
Paris rewards slow exploration. Much of its character lies in the streets, cafés and neighbourhoods between the famous monuments, where the rhythm of daily life is easy to notice.
Planning a visit
Because Paris is large and its attractions are spread across many districts, it helps to choose a few places to focus on each day rather than trying to see everything at once. Visitors interested in art, food or history will find that the city offers plenty to fill a stay, and the surrounding region of Île-de-France adds further places to visit beyond the centre.
