Paris
Paris is a locality in Paris, Île-de-France.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Eiffel Tower and Orsay Museum.
Eiffel Tower
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The Eiffel Tower is a lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889.
Orsay Museum
Museum
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The Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station built from 1898 to 1900.
Notre Dame de Paris
Church
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Notre-Dame de Paris, often referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include 1st arrondissement and 7th arrondissement.
1st arrondissement
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The centre of contemporary Paris and the site of such landmarks as the Louvre and of the Tuileries and Palais-Royal, the 1st arrondissement is full of attractions for travellers of all inclinations, including some of the finest parks, museums, shops, and bars in the city.
7th arrondissement
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The 7th arrondissement is perhaps the most expensive area to live in Paris. The Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous tourist sites in the world, is here, as well as many government buildings. Many dignitaries and VIPs populate this arrondissement.
2nd arrondissement
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The 2nd arrondissement of Paris is one of the financial centres of Europe, being home to the Bourse and thus the CAC 40 index you hear about in world financial news. Other major activities in the neighbourhood are journalism and fashion.
Paris
- Type: Locality with 4,380,000 residents
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
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Latitude
48.8534° or 48° 51′ 12″ northLongitude
2.3486° or 2° 20′ 55″ eastPopulation
4,380,000Elevation
35 metres (115 feet)Open location code
8FW4V83X+9FGeoNames ID
2988506
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In Other Languages
From French to Spanish—“Paris” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Point Zero for French Road Measurements and Church of Saint-Jean-le-Rond, Paris.
Paris: Must-Visit Destinations
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