Quick Facts
- The Eiffel Tower, a global icon of France, was completed in 1889 for the Exposition Universelle and stands 1,083 feet tall, making it the tallest structure in Paris.
- The Louvre Museum, originally built as a fortress in the late 12th century, is now the world's largest art museum, housing approximately 38,000 objects, including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.
- Paris is home to more than 400 art galleries and over 100 museums, with the Musée d'Orsay boasting the largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces in the world.
- The Seine River runs through the heart of Paris and is lined with 37 bridges, including the iconic Pont Alexandre III, known for its ornate architectural details and views of the Eiffel Tower.
- Montmartre, the historic district known for its artistic history, was the home of famous artists such as Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh, and is where the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur was completed in 1914.
Travel Details
- Country
- France
- Population
- 2.1M
- Daily Budget
- $120-250
- Best Time to Visit
- Apr-Jun
- Current Weather
- ☁️6°C/43°FPartly Cloudy
- Currency
- € EUR
- Coordinates
- 48.8566, 2.3522
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