Paris, France
Paris, France
About Paris
Paris is the capital city of France.
Paris has a population of more than 2.5 million people.
Home to historical monuments such as Notre Dame, the Eiffel tower (320m), Bastille, Louvre and many more. Much of the city was re-designed by Haussmann in the 19th century.
The river Seine divides the city into the Rive Gauche on the south bank and the Rive Droite on the north bank of the river. The river is still very busy with commercial barges transporting cargo in and out, there is also much
The historical name for the city is Parisii and given by the Gauls, however the Romans arrived in 52 B.C. and changed the name to Lutetia
Exploring Paris
Discover Paris from A to Z: from grand boulevards to hidden lanes, from museums to markets, from cafés to the banks of the Seine. You discover its history, its arts, its neighborhoods, and its everyday habits—taking time to watch, taste, listen, and find your way. In the end, Paris stops being a postcard: it becomes a mosaic of places, details, and stories you can finally read… letter by letter.
Many of the famous boulevards and city centre buildings where transformed by Haussmann and Napolean III (Charles Louis Napoléon Bonaparte). The streets where made much wider, places and squares where built and the buildings completely rebuilt. The atmosphere was totally transformed, space and perspective being main ingredient such as you can see on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, whilst preserving historical buildings such as Notre Dame. This also influenced other French cities to change.
The night life is rich with the famous cabarets such as the Moulin Rouge, Lido and the Crazy Horse. Gastronomic restaurants offering cuisine of the finest are numerous and at all prices.
Historical monuments, castles, museums
Arc de Triomphe
The arch is built on the Place Charles de Gaulle, which was formally known as the Place de l'Étoile, 12 roads meet at the arch forming a huge roundabout including the Avenue des Champs-Élysées which arrives at La Place de la Concorde. Construction began in 1806 and was finally finished in 1836 after various pauses. It is possible to visit the Arc de Triomphe and climb the 50 metres to the top.
Eiffel tower
Photos and information for the Eiffel Tower
The Louvre
One of the greatest art museums in the world. Located in the heart of the French capital. The web site offers a very interesting virtual visit of the gallery. Access via the Metro at the station Palais-Royal, Batobus to the Escale Louvre. The Louvre website
Notre Dame de Paris
Photos and information for the Notre Dame
La Place de la Concorde
Places to stay when in Paris
B&B for 2 people
Amazing breakfasts, super-comfortable bed(s) & an elevator to the door. Super-kingsize OR Twin. Terrace balcony with view.
B&B Apartment holiday rental
60m²/200ft² home away from home bed and breakfast in central Paris. 4 people. There is a full kitchen, 1 & half bathrooms, free high-speed wifi and a large, modern elevator will bring you to your door.
How to travel and move around in Paris
Paris Metro
Routes and itineraries for travelling on the Paris Metro. You can also purchase tickets and travel passes for your holidays.
You can there are no longer paper tickets available on the Metro, you must purchase a "card" or use install an App on to your mobile phone,
on to which you add tickets. As you pass through the toll to access your train you must swipe you card or tap your phone.
Paris Metro website
Batobus
This is the Boat Bus with 9 stations along the River Seine. It's a great way to visit the city and there are now traffic jams
BatoBus website
"Arrondissements" of Paris
Paris is divided into 20 "arrondissements" (districts) which are numbered 1 to 20 and generally called by their ordinal names.
- 1er Louvre
- ème Bourse
- 3ème Temple
- 4ème Hôtel de Ville
- 5ème Panthéon
- 6ème Luxembourg
- 7ème Palais Bourbon
- 8ème Elysée
- 9ème Opéra
- 10ème Enclos Saint Laurent
- 11ème Popincourt
- 12ème Reuilly
- 13ème Gobelins
- 14ème Observatoire
- 15ème Vaugirard
- 16ème Passy
- 17ème Batignolles Monceau
- 18ème Buttes Montmartre
- 19ème Buttes Chaumont
- 20ème Ménilmontant