Here is the most complete free online travel guide to France and Paris. It contains everything you need to know about France and its capital: cities, population, culture, currency, prices, food, attractions. It should be noted that Paris is undoubtedly unique and interesting in many ways. If you decide to go to France, in particular to Paris, you will have a lot of entertainment - both in terms of visiting architectural monuments, tasting French cuisine, and immersing yourself in a unique atmosphere. And this site will help you with this, so that you can get specific information that will certainly be useful to you.
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1. Briefly about Paris
In the 3rd century BC, the Celtic tribe of the Parisii founded a settlement on the site of today's Ile de la Cité, which was named "Lutetia" ("lutum" means "mud" in Latin). Lutetia gradually became an important trading center, and in the 3rd century AD it was called Parisii. (The final "ж" in the word Paris is explained by the fact that it came into the Russian language through the Polish language.)
The coat of arms of Paris was first mentioned in the 12th century. It was approved by King Charles V in 1358. In the lower red part there is a silver sailboat floating in silver waves, in the upper blue part there are golden lilies, on top of which there is a crown with five towers. The coat of arms is olive green on both sides and surrounded by oak branches. At their base there is a silver ribbon with a motto in Latin: "Fluctuat nec mergitur", which means: "It rocks, but does not sink." Under the ribbon there are three orders: the Military Cross, the Order of the Legion of Honor and the Order of Liberation. The ship, which is common on the coats of arms of French coastal cities, symbolizes that Paris arose from a seaport. The golden lilies are the symbol of the Capetian dynasty, during whose reign Paris became the capital of France.
Administratively, Paris is part of the Ile-de-France region and forms both a department and a commune. The mayor of Paris is elected for a term of 6 years.
About two million two hundred thousand people live in Paris, and up to ten million live in Paris and its suburbs, in the so-called "Greater Paris". The city is divided into 20 municipal districts, each district is divided into four quarters.
Paris is the most important economic center of France. It produces 10% of the country's gross national product. The tourism industry is highly developed, accounting for 13 percent of the Paris economy.
Paris is home to the largest number of French banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions.
The most prestigious educational institutions in France are located in Paris. The most famous of them is the Sorbonne University, founded in 1257 by Robert Sorbonne to help several dozen poor students study theology. Over time, the famous "Latin Quarter" formed around the university.
Paris is famous for its landmarks and architectural monuments. You will get detailed information about them from the articles listed in the table of contents.
To fly to Paris, I recommend buying tickets from WizzAir. It will cost you less, but you should book your tickets in advance, several months in advance, as soon as a good option appears. You can also leave from Tbilisi, although it is more expensive. For more information, visit the official website - wizzair.com.
In Paris, of course, you will need an apartment. It is better to book it in advance. To do this, visit the official websites of airbnb, booking.com or RoomGuru. If you take care of this in advance, you will definitely choose an option that suits you.
Please note that the routes given in point 1 are just options developed based on experience. The final decision is yours. You can refuse to visit any attractions and devote the freed time to something else, for example, shopping or a restaurant. Although you will have time to do it anyway. Perhaps, due to lack of time, you will not regret ten euros and prefer a short excursion by bus. If you read the articles below carefully, you will understand that they are intended for people of different tastes and capabilities.
Keep in mind that the number of people wishing to visit the main attractions of Paris is very large. In order not to waste precious time in line, I recommend buying tickets online in advance.
2. Table of Contents
1. Visiting Paris.
1.1. Paris in 1 day.
1.2. Paris in 2 days.
1.3. Paris in 3 days.
1.4. Sightseeing transport in Paris.
2. Getting around Paris.
2.2. Paris Airport.
3. Food, drinks and prices in Paris.
3.1. Dishes of French cuisine.
3.2. Where to eat inexpensively in Paris.
3.3. Shopping in Paris.
4. Sights of Paris.
4.1. Eiffel Tower.
4.2. Notre-Dame de Paris.
4.3. Champs-Élysées.
4.4. Triumphal arch.
4.5. Louvre.
4.6. Disneyland Paris.
4.9. Museum d'Orsay.
4.10. Mulen Rouge.
4.11. Grand Opera.
4.12. Center Georges Pompidou.
4.13. Tuileries Garden.
4.14. Versailles.
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