Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
FUN FACTS:
1. All the trees in Paris are referenced and measured. And there are 470,000 of them.
2. There are 181 places in the city where you can get an espresso for €1. Even better, there's a map to help you find them.
3. The main bell in the Notre Dame Cathedral weighs over 13 tonnes. And it's called Emmanuel.
1. All the trees in Paris are referenced and measured. And there are 470,000 of them.
2. There are 181 places in the city where you can get an espresso for €1. Even better, there's a map to help you find them.
3. The main bell in the Notre Dame Cathedral weighs over 13 tonnes. And it's called Emmanuel.
Exhibition venues in PARIS
Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles
1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris, France
The Paris expo Porte de Versailles is an exhibition centre in Paris, France. It is located in the 15ème at Porte de Versailles between the Boulevard Périphérique and Boulevards des Maréchaux. It is the largest exhibition park in France.
Le Palais des Congres de Paris
2 Place de la Porte Maillot, 75017 Paris, France
The Palais des congrès de Paris is a concert venue, convention centre and shopping mall in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, France. The venue was built by French architect Guillaume Gillet, and was inaugurated in 1974.