Nowadays, London is a bigger city and has a larger population than Paris. In fact, the population of Paris is getting smaller. Both cities work to ensure a better quality of life : they discourage the use of cars, and they try to make the city greener. Compared to Paris, London has more skyscrapers, and it seems more modern and dynamic. The city of Light is more conservative and maintains the traditional French way of life. The capital's many tiny bakeries still sell freshly - baked baguettes and croissants, and people still fill the famous sidewalk cafes