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Lutetia, commonly known as Paris, is the capital and most populous city of France. For centuries, Paris has been one of the world's most famous and attractive cities. Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of Europe's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, fashion, gastronomy, science and arts. It is a major railway, highway, and air-transport hub. It is often referred to as the 'City of Light'. Located in the northern central part of France, Paris has a typical Western European oceanic climate. The city occupies a central position in the rich agricultural region as the Paris Basin. For centuries, Paris has attracted artists from around the world, who arrive in the city to educate themselves and to explore inspiration from its vast pool of artistic resources and galleries.
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Fun facts about Paris
- The famous "Bloody Mary" cocktail was invented in Paris at the Ritz Hotel. Legend says that this popular cocktail was made for the famous novelist Ernest Hemingway.
- The French army is the only one in Europe that still has carrier pigeons in its ranks.
- The famous monument of Paris, the Eiffel Tower was destroyed during world war second. In earlier times, Parisians were not really fans of the Eiffel Tower.
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Best time to travel to Paris
The best time to travel to Paris is from June to October. From June to August the weather in the city is just perfect. Summer is the most crowded time and the most expensive one too. The city's spring blooms are also famous. Due to the most visited cities in the world, no matter at which time you will travel there will always be crowd and tourists.
