City: Paris – for centuries the
mere pronunciation of this name sparks the imagination. Of
course because Paris is the capital of France, and has been
since King Clovis I ordained it so in 506. But there is so
much more to learn about Paris. Paris shines in architecture.
There is for example the Eiffel tower, the more than 80 buildings
that are more than 100 meters high, the Arc de Triomphe, Hôtel
National des Invalides, the Élysée palace, the
Palais de Chaillot, the Panthéon, the Louvre, Centre
Pompidou, Versailles… too many to mention. Paris is
also known as a city at the height of fashion. It has always
been a centre of haute couture. Paris is also known as a city
of art and culture. There is a lot of heritage to absorb,
including no less than 150 museums.
With 2,193,030 inhabitants (2007) - if one includes the
suburbs this increases to 11,769,433 people – this city
is one of the largest cities of Europe.
