Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its picturesque 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture, and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
Elevation: 35 m
Area: 105.4 km²
Local time: Friday 6:25 PM
Weather: 9°C, Wind S at 10 km/h, 80% Humidity
Population: 2.244 million (2010) UNdata
Mayor: Anne Hidalgo
Colleges and Universities: University of Paris, Sciences Po, more