Ile de la Cite is the cradle of Paris. It was here that the Parisii tribe lived; the Romans, led by Caesar's lieutenant Labenius, conquered the Parisii in 52 AD and set up camp. The city was given the name Lutecia.
Today, Paris is the capital of France and Europe's second biggest city. It has a population of about 9.6 million (incl. the greater metropolitain area) and is located on the Seine.
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Paris can easily be reached from any place in France. If you come from the east you'll arrive at Gare de l'Est. more travel advice
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Great that you celebrated New Year's Eve in Paris! I've had two really nice visits to Paris in the last two years. This time I visited my younger son, who was studying there and even had a flat (on the 28th floor) so I didn't even need a hotel this time.
Excellent page! Tons of history and usefull tips!!!
Wishing you all the best, happy birthday Christian!
ganz Paris traeumt von der....Liebe :-) da haste ne menge von in diese Seite reingepackt, wunderbar! thanks for sharing Christian, wollte heute nach Paris ^..^
Christian, what can I say but "Excellent Paris page!" Very helpful to me as I'll be there in winter.
Lovely page on Paris! Hopefully I'll soon see it for myself!:)
Great tips on Paris!
Great page, Christian! Paris is a great city to visit! Excellent pictures and info!!
Ich bin mal sehr gespannt wie es dort an Silvester 2003/2004 sein wird, hoffentlich wird das Wetter besser als 1999 :) Aber tolle Page!
I see you love my fave city also. I'll be there Oct 18-24 -- when shall I pick you up at Gare de l'est???
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