Paris Overview

The City of Lights or Paris, as is popularly known is much more than that. Home to historical and cultural wonders like the Louvre, Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral and the hub of fashion haute coutre, Paris is the ultimate cosmopolitan capital, and is a city like no other. The heart of Europe, it throbs its way into people's inner sanctums, romancing them, making them love it. Paris (Pah-Ree to the locals) makes you indulge; fulfilling your desires and stimulating your senses. There is something for everyone, throughout the year. Paris is a city that never sleeps, and is a stunning contrast of decadence and vitality, of old-world charm and avant-garde restlessness. From vibrant gay and lesbian outbursts to avant garde theatre, Paris has it all - a dream destination which has to be visited at least once in a lifetime!

Main Languages: French is the official language. A marginal amount of English is also spoken.

When to Go: Paris has a different charm for all seasons. It really depends on your taste and budget when you want to visit Paris. Springtime in Paris is colorful and poetic with vibrant landscape and highly pepped local culture evident in the café culture that inhabits the city. Summer in Paris is festival time, with many open air events peppered across the city and there is a general carefree nonchalant atmosphere that reigns. Winter months are beautiful with festivities and happiness in the air, a sort of surreal magic prevails and is most romantic at this time of the year.

Local Transport: Commuter express trains (RER) are the most popular mode of transport in Paris. Buses and cabs are other options. You can even take a ride down River Siene to get to one place from another. However, this can burn a hole in your pocket.

Phone code: +31
Currency: Euro. 1 Euro (€) is 69. 72 Indian Rupees (INR).
Voltage: 220 V
Time Zone: Paris follows European Standard Time, which is GMT + 1 hour, and GMT + 2 hours during daylight savings.