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Welcome to the fabled “City of Lights” or “City of Love.” Paris is certainly both and has always been considered one of the most romantic cities in the world. Whether an artist, a businessman or a tourist, you will enjoy the long walks from Montmartre to the Quartier Latin. Going through some of the finest Roman and medieval monuments, sooner or later you will end up at a café, standing on the Pont Neuf Bridge, or exploring a vintage fashion shop in the Marais district.
Facts
| Population | 2.8 million |
| Currency | 1 Euro = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | General opening hours are Mon – Sat 9 a.m-7 p.m. Smaller shops may close between midday and 2 p.m on Monday. Sundays and public holidays closed. Many department stores have one late-night opening day – “nocturne” – when shops are open until 9 p.m. Supermarket times may differ depending on neighbourhood. Sundays close 8 p.m, 9 p.m or 10 p.m. |
| Website | www.parisinfo.com |
| Newspapers | Le Monde Le Figaro Pariscope L’Officiel des Spectacles |
| Emergency numbers | 112 Fire 18 Police 17 |
| Tourist information | Address: 25 rue des Pyramides Underground: RER A Auber or Metro 714 Pyramides Tel: +33 892 68 30 00 www.parisinfo.com |
