Paris in a nutshell
- Paris, also known as the city of love, is the capital of France
- It is also one of Europe’s main hubs for culture, art and fashion
- There are over 1800 monuments in the city, and roughly 170 museums
- The Paris Metro is the 4th largest public transportation system in the world
- Paris is famous for its Eiffel Tower, but did you know there are four miniature Statues of Liberty hidden away in Paris?
- It is hard to believe, but not the Eiffel Tower, but the Notre Dame is the most visited landmark in the city!
- Paris cherishes its green side! They counted and registered all trees (there’s 470,000 of them) to make upkeep easier.
- The Eiffel Tower was originally supposed to be a temporary installation for the 1889 World Fair.
- For more in-depth information on Parisian culture, check this page.
Statistics
| Size | 105,4 km2 |
|---|---|
| Language | French |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Timezone | GMT+1 |
| Inhabitants | 2,2 million |
Climate
Paris is beautiful in every single season. Paris’ continental climate is characterized by warm and sunny summers and moderate winters. The average temperature in July is about 25°C. During winter the temperature drops to an average of 2°C.
