Paris, France — Travel Guide
Paris is the capital and largest city of France, with an estimated city population of 2.04 million in an area of 105.4 km2 (40.7 sq mi), and a metropolitan population of 13.2 million as of January 2026. Located on the river Seine in the centre of the Île-de-France region, it is the largest metropolitan area and fourth-most populous city in the European Union (EU). Nicknamed the "City of Light", partly because of its role in the Age of Enlightenment, Paris has been one of the world's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, culture, fashion, and gastronomy since the 17th century.
About Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city of France, with an estimated city population of 2.04 million in an area of 105.4 km2 (40.7 sq mi), and a metropolitan population of 13.2 million as of January 2026. Located on the river Seine in the centre of the Île-de-France region, it is the largest metropolitan area and fourth-most populous city in the European Union (EU). Nicknamed the "City of Light", partly because of its role in the Age of Enlightenment, Paris has been one of the world's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, culture, fashion, and gastronomy since the 17th century.
Restaurants — Paris
Uno
Macéo
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Manteigaria - Fábrica de Pastéis de Nata Rambuteau
Chez Marianne
Brasserie Lipp
Bistro des Poèmes
Buddha-Bar Paris
Biondi
Rang
Cafés — Paris
Le Café Marly
Le Loir dans la Théière
Café République
Batistou
Café Biergit
Café Panis
Caféothèque de Paris
Café de la Musique
Au Chat noir
Jules
Hotels — Paris
Four Seasons Hôtel George V
Terrass'' Hôtel
Hôtel Victoires Opéra
Novotel Paris Gare Montparnasse
Edgar & Achille
Crowne Plaza Paris Republique Hotel
Mercure Paris Montparnasse Pasteur
Hôtel Particulier Montmartre
ibis Styles Paris Maine Montparnasse
Citadines Place d'Italie
Things to Do — Paris
Musée de l'Armée
Musée de l'Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris
Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Musée des Arts et Métiers
Musée national Gustave Moreau
Musée Grévin
Musée Edith Piaf
Espace Dali
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
Maison de Victor Hugo
Bars — Paris
Hanoi Cà Phê Opéra
Lou Pascalou
Café Charbon
Chair de poule
L'Assassin
Le Baron Rouge
Les Cariatides
Troll Café
Chante!
Le Maximilien
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