PARIS

Paris is the capital of France . Latin name of Paris was Lutetia ( / lutetja / ) , or Lutetia Parisiorum , ( French: Lutèce ( [ lytɛs ] ) ) , which is then cut to just Paris . The name derives from the Gallic Parisii tribe , whose name probably comes from the Gallic Celts , meaning " cauldron " , but do not touch . Other authors assume the name comes from the Gallic Parisii Celt Parisio which means " work " or " craftsman”. Situated on the river Seine , in northern France , at the heart of the region of Île - de -France ( also known as " Paris Region " ; French: région parisienne ) . cities Paris on administrative boundaries ( unchanged since 1860 ) has a population of 2,167,994 inhabitants ( January 2006 ) . Unité urbaine Paris ( or urban area ) extends well beyond the administrative city limits and has an approximate population of 9.93 million ( in 2005 ) . Paris aire urbaine ( or metropolitan area ) has a population of nearly 12 million people , and is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in Europe .

Paris became one of the leading business and cultural centers in the world , and a mixture of politics , education , entertainment , media , fashion , science and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the greatest global cities in the world . The Paris Region ( Île - de -France ) is the largest city in the European economy , and the fifth largest in the world's list of cities by PDB.

Paris is the most popular tourist destinations in the world , with 30 million foreign visitors per year . There are a number of famous landmarks among its many attractions , along with famous institutions and most popular parks in the world .

Some famous places in Paris :

A ) Avenue des Champs - Elysées is a 17th century park which is transformed into a road connecting the Concorde and Arc de Triomphe . One of the tourist attractions and a major shopping street in Paris . This road has been dubbed la plus belle avenue du monde ( " the most beautiful street in the world " ) .

Place De La Bastile

B ) Place de la Bastille is a historic district , not only for Paris , but for the whole of France . Because the district 's historical value is often used for political demonstrations , including anti - CPE demonstration of March 2006 .

 C ) Le Grand Palais et le Petit Palais is one of the oldest parts of the city on the left edge with a strong educational and literary past that lives on the side bistros , cafes and shops in Saint Germain - des - Pres .

  
 

D ) Le Marais is famous Right Bank district . In an open culture .

The Eiffel Tower

 E ) The Eiffel Tower (French : Tour Eiffel , / tuʀ ɛfɛl / ) is an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars on the banks of the River Seine in Paris . The tower has become a global icon of France and one of the famous structures in the world .