| When you make the decision to move to France, you | | | | the Ile de la Cite (the oldest part of Paris) and Ile |
| will find that you have many districts and | | | | Saint-Louis. Here you will find lovely 17th century stone |
| neighborhoods to choose from that will offer you | | | | homes, as well as the Notre Dame Cathedral, which is |
| everything from beautiful homes to great schools for | | | | located in Ile de la Cite. This is a place with a quiet |
| your children. Paris is located in northern France, on the | | | | atmosphere, and a wonderful area to live. |
| river Seine, and is one of the most highly populated | | | | Le Marais: Apartment dwellers will love the gorgeous |
| areas in Europe, with a population of more than | | | | heritage apartments in this Paris district, which is |
| 11,000,000. Paris is considered to be one of the three | | | | located on the right bank of the river Seine. There |
| most important cities in the world, and one of the cities | | | | have been many renovations to this district, and it is |
| to live in. Even if you are not moving, and only planning | | | | one of the most popular places to live in Paris. |
| a vacation, Paris is one of the most popular vacation | | | | Les Halles: This is a busy district, filled with shops, |
| destinations in the world, with more than 45,000,000 | | | | boutiques, restaurants, cinemas, theatres and even a |
| tourists visiting the city each year. | | | | leisure center. This district runs from the Forum des |
| Paris is a city of art and culture, and you will find many | | | | Halles to Pompidou Centre to Etienne Marcel to Rue |
| beautiful landmarks throughout the city. The climate is | | | | de Rivoli. |
| like the climates in many other Western European | | | | Place des Vosges: This area of the city was built by |
| ocean areas, with warm and sunny days of summer, | | | | Henry IV and was another home of writer Victor |
| a mild spring and fall, and cool temperatures in the | | | | Hugo, who wrote a great majority of Les Miserables |
| winter, although there is little in the way of snowfall. | | | | while living there. There have been many renovations |
| Paris is home to some of the most famous landmarks | | | | in this district, and you will find many shops and |
| in the world, not to mention some pretty amazing | | | | restaurants, and you can also take a stroll through the |
| shopping. It is here that you will find the latest fashions | | | | gardens. |
| from your favorite designers at the many shops and | | | | Montparnasse: This district of Paris has been popular |
| boutiques that line the streets and shopping centers. | | | | with Picasso, Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott |
| And don't forget about dining. Some of the most | | | | Fitzgerald, to name just a few of the celebrities who |
| famous restaurants in the world can be found in Paris, | | | | love the area. Montparnasse is a major business |
| with some of the most amazing delicacies cooked to | | | | district in Paris and is home to some very famous |
| absolute perfection by some of the world's finest | | | | literary cafes, including La Closerie des Lilias and La |
| chefs. | | | | Coupole. One of the most popular shopping centers in |
| Paris Landmarks | | | | Paris, the Galerie Gaite Montparnasse, and you can |
| When you are in Paris, you have to see some of the | | | | also enjoy a beautiful view of the city from the top of |
| famous landmarks that dot the city. The | | | | the Tour Montparnasse. |
| Champs-Elysees is a tourist attraction as well as one | | | | Saint-Germain-des-Pres: This district lies on the south |
| of the major shopping streets in Paris. The 17th | | | | bank of the river Seine and is the birthplace of the |
| century garden promenade, which is now an avenue, | | | | existentialism intellectual movement. This area is known |
| connects the Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe. | | | | for its historic cafes, including Les Deux Margots and |
| Other landmarks you will want to see include: | | | | Le Flore. |
| Eiffel Tower - This is one of the most well-known | | | | Opera District: Here you will find restaurants, cafes, |
| structures in the entire world, and the tallest building in | | | | banks, and the most famous department stores in |
| Paris. Built in 1889, the Eiffel Tower receives more | | | | Paris. This is a wonderful shopping district, and it is here |
| visitors than any other building in the world, and has | | | | that you will find the world famous opera house, the |
| three levels for visitors. | | | | Opera Garnier, which was built in 1860. |
| Arc de Triomphe - This famous Paris monument is | | | | Avenue des Champs-Elysees: This is one of the most |
| located in the middle of the Place Charles de Gaulle. It | | | | popular promenades in Paris, and it is a two-kilometer |
| honors France's fallen, those who fought for their | | | | road filled with some of the best shopping in the city of |
| country, and is home to the famous Tomb of the | | | | Paris. Here you will also find many theatres and |
| Unknown Soldier. | | | | cinemas, as well as a number of fantastic restaurants. |
| Notre Dame Cathedral - This is the cathedral of | | | | Pigalle: If you are looking for fun and excitement, Pigalle |
| the Catholic Archdiocese of Paris, and an amazing | | | | is the "red light" district of Paris. It is here that you can |
| piece of Gothic architecture. The cathedral boasts | | | | find some of the city's most popular night spots, and |
| beautiful stained glass windows, pipe organs, and was | | | | you can find the area just by looking for the illuminated |
| the first building in the world to use flying buttresses. | | | | windmill of the Moulin Rouge. This is the area where |
| Moulin Rouge - This is the red windmill, a traditional | | | | one of Paris' first cabarets opened in 1889. |
| cabaret. Moulin Rouge is actually French for Red Mill, | | | | Left Bank Chinatown: There are more than 150 |
| and this landmark was built by Joseph Oller in 1889. | | | | restaurants in this district of Paris, and you will find |
| Disneyland Paris Resort France - Children of all | | | | many Asian delicacies, particularly Cambodian and |
| ages will love visiting this fun place that is actually two | | | | Vietnamese cuisine. This is a crowded area of the city, |
| separate theme parks, the Walt Disney Studios Park | | | | but one that is always fun and exciting, with plenty of |
| and the Disneyland Park. You can stay right here at | | | | things to see and do. |
| one of the many hotels and enjoy all that the resort | | | | La Defense: This is the modern business district of |
| has to offer, including rides and entertainment. | | | | Paris, and there are 60 buildings that are home to |
| The Louvre - This is one of the oldest, biggest and | | | | more than 1,000 companies. In fact, many of these |
| most famous museums in the world, and is home to | | | | companies are headquartered right in La Defense. The |
| many of the most famous artworks ever created, | | | | best thing about La Defense is the Arche de la |
| including the Mona Lisa, Madonna of the Rocks, Venus | | | | Defense, where you can find restaurants, offices and |
| de Milo and the Virgin and Child. | | | | expositions. |
| The Pantheon - This landmark was originally built to | | | | Montmarte: This is a village-like district with narrow, |
| be a church but has since become a famous burial | | | | winding streets and beautiful squares. This is an area |
| ground. It is located on top of Montagne | | | | that is popular with artists and was the birthplace of |
| Sainte-Genevieve with an amazing view of the city. | | | | the cubism movement. One of the popular meeting |
| Districts of Paris | | | | places in Montmarte is the Place du Tertre, and you |
| When you are thinking about moving to Paris, you will | | | | will also find the Sacre-Coeur, a basilica that is built in |
| have many beautiful districts to choose from. The main | | | | the Byzantine style. |
| districts in Paris are: the Latin Quarter; Ile de la Cite and | | | | As you can see, there are numerous options available |
| Ile Saint-Louis; Le Marais; Les Halles; Place des Vosges; | | | | to you for districts to live in when you move to Paris. |
| Montparnasse, Saint-Germain-des-Pres; Opera District; | | | | Whether you want to be in the middle of the action, or |
| Avenue des Champs-Elysees; Pigalle; Left Bank | | | | tucked away in a small, village-like setting, you will find |
| Chinatown; La Defense; and Montmarte. | | | | everything you are looking for in Paris. In addition to |
| The Latin Quarter: This is home to the very first | | | | being a wonderful place to live, Paris boasts a |
| university in France, and is a district that is lively with | | | | wonderful education system, and you can be assured |
| plenty to see and do all of the time. Whether you are | | | | that your children will get the best education possible in |
| looking to shop in lovely markets, dine, or enjoy the | | | | the world today. This is a place where you can raise a |
| night life, you will be able to do it all in the Latin Quarter. | | | | family and know that they are not only receiving a |
| Ile de la Cite and Ile Saint-Louis: Right in the middle of | | | | great education but will also experience the landmarks, |
| the city the river Seine splits, and there are two islands, | | | | scenery and history that is Paris. |