Things to Know About Paris

One of the pre-eminent cities in the world, Paris isNeo-classical architecture, characteristic of
a complex mix of culture, politics, education andeighteenth century construction, gained
much more. Here are somethings to know aboutmomentum in the post-French Revolution days of
the city if you are thinking of visiting.Paris. Similar architecture is the main attraction at
Paris is the capital city of the nation of France.the infamous Eiffel Tower, the most visited site in
The city also serves as a capital for the ParisParis tourism.
Region. The Paris Region is the center ofThe Eiffel Tower is securely situated on the
economic activity in France and includes the capitalbanks of France's Seine River. Named in honor of
city and several of it's surrounding suburbs. Theit's designer, Gustave Eiffel, the Eiffel Tower is
Paris Region produces roughly a quarter of theworth an entire article all its own. The Eiffel
country's revenue.Tower is the tallest building in Paris, measuring in
One of the more interesting things about Paris liesat 1063 feet high. The birth of the Eiffel Tower
in the city's reputation as a global mega power.ended the Washington Monument's reign as the
The capital is one of Europe's leading fixtures intallest building on Earth. The Eiffel Tower held the
the fashion, gastronomy, arts, political arenas. Paristitle of the "World's Tallest Building" until 1930,
boasts of a cultural standing that prompts morewhen the Chrysler Building in New York City
than thirty million international tourists to visit theclaimed the distinction. Approximately two hundred
city each year, making Paris the world's mostmillion visitors have rubbed elbows at the Eiffel
visited city.Tower since it's construction was completed in
Many of those thirty million annual tourist make1889.
the trek to the world-renowned Louvre MuseumOther Paris monuments and attractions you
of Art. The Louvre is one of the oldest museumsshould know about include:
in the world-and features a size to back that up.1. Paris mimics the brights lights of New York City
Expressive artistic works, like the Mona Lisa, havewith a smaller version of the American Statue of
a home at Louvre, which also offers exposure toLiberty. While Lady Liberty who resides in the
artworks of the Impressionism and Medievalmiddle of the New York Harbor was a gift from
Ages. The museum hosts art by Pablo Picasso,France to the United States, Paris has two smaller
Musee Rodin. Other popular sources ofvariations of the American cultural icon. The
entertainment in Paris are:Parisian "liberties" are located over along the bank
1. The Opera Garnier was established in theof the Seine and in the Luxembourg Garden, the
nineteenth century.largest park in the city.
2. The Opera Bastille is the official "it" place in Paris2. Paris' Montmartre is one of the region's most
for catching modern and classic ballets and operas.popular neighborhoods. Montmartre is famous for
3, Theatre is big business in Paris. The Bobino, thebeing the resting place of the Basilica of the
Theatre Mogador, and the Theatre de laSacred Heart-a Roman Catholic gem.
Gaite-Montparnasse are some of the most3. Wallace Fountains are characteristically Paris.
frequented spots in the city for catching liveNamed after Richard Wallace, an Englishman who
action.provided the financial backing for their
Paris proper hosts a population topping nine million.construction. Wallace Fountains are drinking
The Paris metropolitan area is one of the mostfountains, most often found on the sidewalks of
heavily populated areas in Europe, featuring aParis' busiest streets, contained within the
population of approximately eleven and a halfprotection of dark green cast-iron. The fountains
million people. The Paris metropolitan area isare featured in various sizes. Paris has sixty-five
comprised of the Paris urban area as well as landlarge Wallace Fountains and nine smaller variations.
surrounding Paris' commuter belt. The Paris urbanWhen it comes time to take a trip to Europe, a
area functions as housing for businessvisit to Paris should be high on your list of
headquarters of nearly every major company indestinations.
France.