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Paris
Paris, the cosmopolitan capital of France, has the reputation of being the most beautiful and romantic of all cities, brimming with historic associations and remaining vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.
Know before you go
Best time & quick facts
- Currency
- Language
- French
- Time zones
- UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
- Power plugs
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Getting around
- Drive on the right
- Visa (US citizens)
Check entry requirements for U.S. citizens before you go
Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
Île-de-France, France · Population: 2.1M · Calling code: +33
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