HISTORY
The history of Paris dates back to
approximately 259 BC, with the
Parisii, a Celtic tribe settled on
the banks of the Seine. In 52 BC,
the fishermen village was
conquered by the Romans, founding
a Gallo-Roman town called Lutetia.
The city changed its name to Paris
during the fourth century. During
the Middle Ages, Paris was the
largest city in Europe, an
important religious and commercial
centre, and the birthplace of the
Gothic style of architecture. The
University of Paris on the Left
Bank, organised in the mid-13th
century, was one of the first in
Europe.
By :
Nethali
It is now the financial,
commercial, transportation,
artistic, and intellectual centre
of France. The city's many
attractions include the Eiffel
Tower, Notre-Dame de Paris, the
Louvre, the Panthéon, Pompidou
Centre, and the Paris Opéra, as
well as boulevards, public parks,
and gardens.
The French capital is home to
the Eiffel Tower and the world's
largest museum in the Louvre.
Exquisite palaces line the Seine,
which curves gracefully through
the city center.
What food is Paris famous for?
Croissants, macarons, baguettes
and croque-monsieurs: Paris's
best culinary specialities!
 The baguette.
 Cheeses from the Paris
region. ...
 The Opéra. ...
 The croque-monsieur. ...
 The macaron. ...
 Entrecôte steak and chips.
...
 Parisian honey.
 Onion soup.