Over the centuries, the French capital has acquired unparalleled prestige, which has made it the world’s leading tourist destination. Its success stems as much from the majesty of its monuments, from Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre Museum and the Arc de Triomphe, as from its vibrant cultural energy and that elusive “Parisian chic” that continues to fascinate. The City of Light has also established itself as a major global sporting hub, thanks to regular events such as the Roland-Garros tennis tournament and the final finish of the Tour de France, which now incorporates both the Champs-Élysées and Montmartre, which has proved very much to the liking of cobbled specialists Wout van Aert, winner in 2025, and Mathieu van der Poel, who triumphed this year.
- 52nd finish on the Champs-Élysées
- Capital of France and the Île-de-France region
- Commune-department and prefecture (75)
- Population: 2,100,000
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