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The French capital. One of the most beautiful cities in the world. Home to historical monuments such as Notre Dame, the Eiffel tower (320m), Bastille, Louvre and many more.
The river Seine divides the city into the Rive Gauche on the south and the Rive Droite on the north.
The historical name for the city is Parisii by the Gauls, however the Romans arrived in 52 B.C. and changed the name to Lutetia
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.
Paris is famous for a number of reasons. Paris is often hailed as the fashion capital of the world. Home to famous fashion designers such as Coco Chanel, Hermes, Christian Dior, Pierre Cardin and many more, Paris pulsates with high fashion and style trends. Parisian cuisine is another attraction of this French city. The other attractions of Paris are the Musee de Orsay, Arc de Triomphe and Centre Pompidou.
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Full Name : Paris ; Area : 105 sq km (41 sq mi) ;
Population : 2,153,600 ; Country Dialing Code : +33
(Area code 01); Electricity: 220V 50Hz ;
Climate : The average annual temperature and precipitation for Paris is 11.7 C (53.0 F), and 641.6 mm (25.2 inches) respectively
; Languages : French, plus rapidly declining regional dialects and languages such as Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish ; Religion :
Roman Catholic 90%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 1%, unaffiliated 6% ; Best Time to Visit :
March to May; International Airport : Roissy-Charles de Gaulle, Orly .
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