Paris
Capital of France
Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the...
Population: 2.103 million (2023)
Language: French
Area1: 105.4 km2 (40.7 sq mi)
Elevation: 28–131 m (92–430 ft); (avg. 78 m or 256 ft)
INSEE/Postal code: 75056 /75001-75020, 75116
Region: Île-de-France
Show more
Show less
Paris is the capital and largest city of France. With an estimated population of 2,102,650 residents in January 2023 in an area of more than 105 km2 (41 sq ...
People also ask
Will they speak English in Paris?
What is the best food to eat in Paris?
Why is Paris the city of love?
What shouldn't I miss in Paris?
Walks, activities, exhibitions, ticketing, hotels, shopping, special offers, ... Everything you need to know to plan your ideal Paris city break!
Museums and monuments, cruises on the Seine, panoramic buses, excursions, walks, theme parks, cabarets and shows... Find all the activities to enjoy Paris.
A city with unbelievable food and culture, plus stunning views everywhere you turn. With 18 arrondissements, it's a lot to see in one trip.
Top stories
Woman who stowed away on plane to Paris arrested, expected to face federal
charge after returning to the US
CNN
18 hours ago
10 Top Paris Attractions
Forbes
2 hours ago
Woman stowaway on NYC-to-Paris plane blended in with another flight crew:
feds
New York Daily News
2 hours ago
A Lost Portrait of Arthur Rimbaud Set Off a Bidding War in Paris
The New York Times
12 hours ago
France in political chaos as Paris gears up for the reopening of Notre Dame
Cathedral
NBC News
4 hours ago
Paris Train Hero to Newsmax: Daniel Penny Did Right Thing
Newsmax
2 hours ago
Here’s what to expect on Notre Dame de Paris reopening weekend
America Magazine
53 minutes ago
NYC stowaway: Woman who snuck onto JFK flight to Paris charged in federal
court
ABC7 New York
5 hours ago
Stowaway who snuck on NY-Paris flight filed lawsuit in Philly, officials say
NBC10 Philadelphia
2 hours ago
Stowaway Who Flew From JFK to Paris Back In NYC To Face Charges
Patch
4 hours ago
The banks of the Seine are studded with a succession of architectural and urban masterpieces built from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Paris, city and capital of France, located along the Seine River, in the north-central part of the country. Paris is one of the world's most important and ...
Discover or visit the tower: buy a ticket (11.8 to 29.4 € maximum for adults and 3 to 14.7 € for children and young people), news and practical information.
Immerse yourself in splendour at Le Meurice, an iconic 5-star luxury hotel in the centre of Paris. Book our exquisite rooms and suites.
The latest news and comment on Paris.