Paris is the capital of France.
Paris is located in France, part of Europe. Find essential geography and continue exploring more places in the same country.
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Paris is France’s capital along the Seine. Monuments, art museums, parks and varied arrondissements provide experiences across a large area.
Paris has a recorded population of 2,138,551. The figure applies to Paris. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
Île de la Cité is the historic core. The Marais has older streets, Saint-Germain lies on the Left Bank, Montmartre occupies a hill, and Canal Saint-Martin feels more local.
The Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Musée d’Orsay and Versailles are major attractions. Advance booking is often necessary.
Spring and autumn often bring good walking weather. Summer is busy, while winter is quieter outside Christmas and New Year.
Metro, RER, buses and trams cover the metropolis. Many areas are walkable, though distances between sights are substantial.
Explore Versailles, Reims and Rouen.
Paris has a recorded population of 2,138,551. The figure applies to Paris. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
Paris is the capital of France.
Four or five days provide a good introduction to the city and major museums.
Yes. Luxembourg Gardens, Bois de Boulogne, Bois de Vincennes and the Seine banks provide green spaces.