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Nicknamed the "City of Light", Paris is the most
populous city in France with over 2 million
inhabitants.
Here are some interesting facts about Paris:
— The city's "snail shell" layout came to be when
the number of districts, or arrondissements,
grew from 12 to 20. The 1st arrondissement
starts at the center of Paris then spirals
outwards clockwise.
— Enjoy a croissant while you're here – there are
almost 2,000 bakeries in Paris!
— The Eiffel Tower, located in the 7th
arrondissement was originally meant to be a
temporary installation for the 1889 World Fair,
but has remained standing ever since.
General Facts About Paris
