Paris
Capital of France
Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its picturesque 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture, and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
Area: 105.4 km²
Local time: Monday 8:01 AM
Weather: 6°C, Wind S at 10 km/h, 85% Humidity
Getting there: 9 h 15 min flight. View flights
Population: 2.244 million (2010) UNdata
Mayor: Anne Hidalgo