Why is Paris so famous?
The city of Paris is preparing to organize the next Olympic Games, in 2024. It seems far away, but the work is immense! We will have to welcome thousands of sportsmen and tourists, who dream of discovering Paris. Why is our capital so famous? Discover the answer in video.
Why is Paris so famous?
Paris is the capital of France, with more than 2 million inhabitants… but it remains very far in the top of the most populated cities in the world.
So what makes Paris such a famous city?
First of all, France is one of the major world powers, and Paris takes advantage of this position. Paris is also known for its historical movement: the French Revolution, the Commune, May 68, etc. Then, thousands of films, French and foreign, are shot in the capital, broadcasting its image throughout the planet.
It is now one of the towns the most visited in the world, with millions of tourists a year. Paris has many cultural assets. She gathers on her own more than 2,000 monuments, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Sacré-Coeur or Notre-Dame. The Louvre is one of the largest museums in the world! You can find one of the most famous paintings there: the Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci. Avenue des Champs-Élysées, with in the background the Arc de Triomphe, is presented as one of the most beautiful.
Paris, like the rest of the country, is also known for its gastronomy, the quality of his cooking. It is also the ideal place to stroll through the streets and parks, enjoy the cafe terraces and appreciate the architecture and the French “good life”. It’s romantic and Paris is often called the city of lovers!
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