Paris, known as the City of Light, is the world's most popular city destination. Paris is the second-largest city in Western Europe, and possibly the city with the most things to see. While there are many must-see places in Paris, make sure when visiting the city you spend at least a day strolling off the beaten path, as this is the only way to discover the real Paris: a lively cosmopolitan but undeniably French city.

The center of Paris is divided in 20 arrondissements in a sort of spiral with the first arrondissement in the middle and the higher numbers on the outer circle. Most of the arrondissements have their own characteristics. The majority of the world known attractions (Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, Louvre, Notre-Dame,...) are situated in the first 8 arrondissements.

Some Paris Highlights:
Place du Châtelet, Paris The Place du Châtelet is a square in Paris named after the Châtelet fortress which was built here in the 12th century to defend the Île de la Cité, Paris's historic center. More about the square...		Palais Royal, Paris The Palais Royal is a palace built by Cardinal Richelieu in 1629. King Louis XIV spent his youth in this palace. More about Palais Royal...