Things to Do in Paris

Paris sits on the Seine river at an elevation of just 35 meters above sea level, making it one of Europe's lowest major capitals.

The Eiffel Tower was originally intended to be a temporary structure for the 1889 World's Fair and almost demolished in 1909.

Paris has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city in the world, with over 75 establishments recognized as of recent counts.

The city's iconic street lights, called Lampadaires Réverbères, were first installed in the 18th century and many original gas models still function today.

Napoleon's tomb at Les Invalides contains six coffins nested inside each other, with the smallest holding his actual remains.

Paris occupies 105 square kilometers and is divided into 20 arrondissements (districts) that spiral outward from the city center.