- Geography and History
- Paris is divided by the Seine River into Left and Right Banks
- The city contains two islands: Ile de la Cite and Ile de St. Louis
- Montmartre hill features Sacre Coeur Basilica and artists' studios
- Champs-Elysees is Paris' most prestigious avenue
- Major Attractions
- Le Louvre museum spans a summer without stops
- Place de la Concord was site of French Revolution executions
- Les Invalides houses military history museums and veterans' residences
- La Sorbonne, founded in 1257, is Paris's academic center
- Practical Information
- Gare du Nord is Europe's busiest train station
- Paris has 380 metro stations connected by buses and commuter rail
- Two airports: Charles De Gaulle and Orly
- Culture and Activities
- Paris is known for food, wine, and street culture
- Croque monsieur and falafel are popular street food
- Botanical Garden offers outdoor activities
- City remains constantly changing, making it elusive to explore fully