Paris

Paris is a locality in , .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Eiffel Tower and Orsay Museum.

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The is a lattice tower on the in , France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889.

Museum
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The Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the of the . It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station built from 1898 to 1900.

Church
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, often referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral and basilica on the , in the , France.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include 1st arrondissement and 7th arrondissement.

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The centre of contemporary and the site of such landmarks as the Louvre and of the Tuileries and Palais-Royal, the is full of attractions for travellers of all inclinations, including some of the finest parks, museums, shops, and bars in the city.

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The is perhaps the most expensive area to live in . 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.

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The of is a diverse, "in between" section of the French capital. The Grands Boulevards area of shopping thoroughfares and flagship department stores is to be found in the southern part of the arrondissement.

Paris

Latitude
48.8534° or 48° 51′ 12″ north
Longitude
2.3486° or 2° 20′ 55″ east
Population
4,380,000
Elevation
35 metres (115 feet)
Open location code
8FW4V83X+9F
Geo­Names ID
2988506
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Paris” goes by many names.
  • French: “Paris”
  • Irish: “Páras”
  • Italian: “Parigi”
  • Spanish: “París”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as 4th arrondissement and Quartier Saint-Merri.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Parvis Notre-Dame - Place Jean-Paul-II and Church of Saint-Jean-le-Rond, Paris.

Paris: Must-Visit Destinations

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