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- Country: France
- Language: French
- Mayor: Bertrand Delano
- Population: 2,147,857INSEE: Paris Population (1999)
- Currency: Euro (€)
- Country code: +33
- Area code: +01
- Time zone: GMT
- Airport code: CDG (Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport), ORY, (Orly airport)
- Average climate: 30-40°F (winter), 60-70°F (summer)Wcities: Paris Fun Facts
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Known as a city of "life, love and light," Paris is a European cultural and historical center.Fodor's: Paris Travel Guide It is currently one of the world's most popular tourist destinations.Frommer's: What's New in Paris
Attractions
- Eiffel Tower: At 1,040 feet tall, the tower is one of the "most recognizable structures in the world."Frommer's: Eiffel Tower Concierge.com calls it a "fascinating" work of architecture, and the "quintessential symbol" of Paris.Concierge.com: Eiffel Tower
- Arc de Triomphe: 12 avenues intersect at this 19th century structure, also home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier underneath.Lonely Planet: Arc de Triomphe Visitors can climb the Arc for "amazing" views of Paris.Fodor's: Paris Top Attractions
- Notre-Dame de Paris: Considered a "great Gothic masterpiece" and a "moving" Christian structure, this cathedral features gargoyles along its towers.Concierge.com: Notre-Dame de Paris
- Louvre: Often seen as the "grandest museum in the world," the showcased artwork includes the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.Fodor's: Paris Top Attractions
- Musee d'Orsay: Known best for its gallery of Impressionist paintings, this museum features the work of Renoir, Monet and Manet. Post-Impressionist paintings by Van Gogh and Cézanne are also displayed.Frommer's: Musée d'Orsay
- Palais Garnier: Fodor's states that this "opulent" opera house is an "outstanding jewel" of the city, notably an inspiration for The Phantom of the Opera.Fodor's: Paris Top Attractions
- Jardin du Luxembourg: An ideal spot for "people-watching,"Concierge.com: Luxembourg Gardens this park is a "prime leisure spot" for the city's residents and visitors.Fodor's: Paris Top Attractions
- Jardin des Tuileries: The city's oldest public garden is right next to the Musee de l'Orangerie, a "must-see" according to Concierge.com.Concierge.com: Tuileries and Orangerie
- Sacré-Coeur: A "well-loved" landmark in Paris, the basilica domes offer a "spectacular" panoramic view of the city.Lonely Planet: Basilique du Sacré-Cœur
- Centre Georges Pompidou: Five attractions are housed in this "visually shocking" work of architecture:Fodor's: Paris Top Attractions the National Museum of Modern Art, the Public Information Library, the Institute of Research and the Coordination of Acoustics/Music, the Center of Industrial Design and the Atelier Brancusi museum.Frommer's: Centre Pompidou
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Paris Vacation Questions
When is the best time to go to Paris? 2 AnswersWell, as Julia Ormond said to Harrison Ford in "Sabrina", "Paris is always a good idea". Personally, I have only been there in May and it is gorgeous. However, ... read more
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Paris Tours
- The Mahalo Guide to Paris Tours
- Official Tourism Site: Paris Tours
- Fodor's: Paris Sightseeing Tours
- Frommer's: Paris Organized Tours
- Viator: Paris Cultural and Theme Tours
Paris Hotels
- The Mahalo Guide to Paris Hotels
- The Mahalo Guide to Cheap Paris Hotels
- Official Tourism Site: Paris Hotels
- Concierge.com: Paris Hotels
- Frommer's: Paris Hotels
- Fodor's: Paris Hotels
- Lonely Planet: Paris Hotels
- Condé Nast Traveler: Paris Boutique Hotels
- Travel + Leisure: Paris Hotels: A Select Guide
Paris Restaurants
- The Mahalo Guide to Paris Restaurants
- Official Tourism Site: Restaurants Paris
- Concierge.com: Paris Restaurants
- Frommer's: Paris Restaurants
- Fodor's: Paris Restaurants
- Lonely Planet: Paris Dining
- Zagat Survey: Find Restaurants in/near Paris
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Holiday vacation to Paris on the new Air France A380 starting Nov 23rd...we're talkintravel. - http://tinyurl.com/y88eh7l #holiday #travel
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I am officially on vacation - Paris here we come!!!!
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Enjoying Paris business trip/vacation. Bought a day's worth of overpriced Internet to help get our first two stories up for tomorrow morning
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Vacation has officially started, Paris on Monday, Seville by Thurs
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