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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

• Fast Facts

  1. Country: France
  2. Language: French
  3. Mayor: Bertrand Delano
  4. Population: 2,147,857INSEE: Paris Population (1999)
  5. Currency: Euro (€)
  6. Country code: +33
  7. Area code: +01
  8. Time zone: GMT
  9. Airport code: CDG (Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport), ORY, (Orly airport)
  10. Average climate: 30-40°F (winter), 60-70°F (summer)Wcities: Paris Fun Facts

• Attractions

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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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