Paris is the capital and most populous city in France with a population of about 2.2 million. Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of Europe’s major centres of finance, commerce, fashion, science, and the arts. Paris has a timeless familiarity for first-time and frequent visitors, with instantly recognisable architectural icons, along with exquisite cuisine, chic boutiques and priceless artistic treasures.
Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks: the Louvre was the most visited art museum in the world in 2016, with 7.4 million visitors.