the cities of London and Paris are historical rivals. But today, the two are closer than ever, This is because the high-speed Eurostar train connects London to Paris in only two and a Quarter hours. It takes less time to cross the Chanel than to go from London to Newcastle in the north of England.
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 skyscraper, and it seems more modern and dynamic.