| Many people know the city of Paris as the City of | | | | cholera that affected the city enormously, Paris |
| Light but they may have never heard of Paris being | | | | continued to grow quite quickly. Although the city of |
| referred to as Lutèce. This is what Paris was | | | | Paris is densely populated it has a relatively small |
| formally called as this expression Lutèce, which is the | | | | metropolitan area. Paris is served by three airports and |
| French form of Lutetia, the Roman city where Paris | | | | has a comprehensive rail and motorway network. Its |
| now stands. | | | | rich artistic backdrop is attributed to the humble nature |
| This was a town in pre-Roman and Roman Gaul. The | | | | of French noblemen of earlier generations. A |
| Gallo-Roman city was a forerunner of the | | | | considerable number of these noble men and women |
| re-established Merovingian town that is the ancestor of | | | | were patrons of art. This prompted them to support |
| present-day Paris. Lutetia and Paris have little in | | | | art to such an extent that the city of Paris now prides |
| common save their position where an island, the Île | | | | itself with internationally renowned museums such as |
| de la Cité, created a convenient ford of the Seine. | | | | the Louvre. |
| The name comes from the Latin, meaning | | | | The city of Paris rests on the banks of the river Seine |
| Midwater-dwelling. | | | | and has a population of around 2.15 million in the city |
| Paris is a popular tourist destination along with being a | | | | and 10.5 million in the Île de France (the suburban |
| rich metropolitan city. It is the largest city in France and | | | | area around Paris) Paris is rated very high among the |
| also the capital. The city counts on innumerable | | | | most famous fashion houses in the world and enjoys |
| historical avenues, monuments and museums and | | | | a fast and exciting nightlife. Estimates suggest that |
| therefore considered to be an architectural wonder | | | | Paris plays host to more than thirty million visitors a |
| and boasts an exquisite eighteenth century heritage full | | | | year. |
| of buildings and palaces. Paris was not always as | | | | One of the best and most exciting ways to visit Paris |
| large as it is today. When railway lines were laid out in | | | | whether it's for a weekend break with the family a |
| the 1840's it allowed migrants to enter into the city. | | | | romantic getaway for two or a few days on business |
| Paris, like other major cities around the globe has | | | | why not try an apartment in Paris. You'll find it more |
| always been perceived as a city of opportunities and | | | | homely than a hotel and much cheaper, too. This is |
| continues to attract tourists and immigrants alike | | | | also one of the best ways to enjoy the city and live |
| seeking their fortune. | | | | like a true Parisian. |
| After having been witness to two severe bouts of | | | | |