Paris is located in the center of the Paris basin in northern France, across the banks of the Seine River. The coordinates of the city center are 48 52' north latitude and 2 25' east longitude. Paris in a broad sense can be divided into small Paris and big Paris. Little Paris refers to the city of Paris within the Great Ring Road, with an area of 105.4 square kilometers and a population of 2.24 million.
Greater Paris includes seven provinces around the city, namely Haute Seine, Lower Marne, Seine-saint-denis, Evelyn, Lower Dvoyds, haute-marne and Essonne. Together, they formed the Paris Region, which has been called "Le-De-"since ancient times, with a population of about 1 10.
Paris has a history of 1400 years. It is not only the political, economic and cultural center of France, but also that of Western Europe.
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The main attractions in Paris are:
The Louvre, a world-famous art hall, was built at the beginning of12nd century, and was used for defensive purposes. Later, after a series of expansion and repair, it gradually became a magnificent palace.
Laturefair was built by 1889 for the international exposition at that time. After its completion, it was criticized by many people that a pile of scrap iron destroyed the beauty of Paris. Today, this tower, which has maintained the world's tallest building record for more than 40 years, has become the most important symbol of Paris.
NotreDamedeParis was built in 1345. It is not only famous for Hugo's novel of the same name, but also because it is the oldest and grandest Catholic church in Paris.
Notre Dame de Paris called it a "symphony of stones". This Gothic megalithic building has a history of 200 years. It is the oldest, largest and most outstanding Catholic church in Paris, and it is also of epoch-making significance in the history of European architecture.
The Arc de Triomphe, located in the center of Charles de Gaulle Square, is 50 meters high and is one of the symbols of Paris. With the Arc de Triomphe as the center, 12 main street extends outward. It was built in 1836 to commemorate the glory and victory of the French army, and its scale exceeded the Arc de Triomphe in Rome.
Versailles was once a hunting place for the royal family. Louis XIV began to visit this palace during the French Revolution (1682), which is also a must-see for all people who come to Paris. Behind the palace is a huge royal garden.
Paris Opera House Paris Opera House is the largest opera house in the world. The Opera House covers an area of nearly 1 1 ,000 square meters and can accommodate more than 2,000 spectators. Many classic plays are staged every year.
Refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Paris