ECONOMY The largest economic sector is tourism

and leisure (cafes, hotels, restaurants and

related services) and professional (salon,

congress, etc.)

LIBRARIES

The city manages 55 public libraries for

general loans of books and a dozen thematic

municipal libraries.

Where it is also possible to borrow certain documents.

This is the reading room of the Library of

Sainte-Geneviève

CINEMA

Paris has 376 cinema halls… They are

distinguished by the variety they offer.

About 450 to 500 different movies in theaters

a week and are frequented by over 27 million

viewers annually.

This is Le Grand Rex, the biggest cinema city.

Citroën The story of

Citroën in Paris

begins with the

founder and engineer

André Citroën. It is

also known for his

invention of the

double helical gears

or "fish bone".

The car Citroën shocked the world in 1934 with

the innovative Traction Avant (front wheel drive)

Torre Eiffel

The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower of the

nineteenth century.

Which has become a global icon of France and

one of the most recognizable structures in the world.

The Eiffel Tower is the most visited paid monument in the world, millions of people climb to the tower each year.

Culture Paris has a special place in the artistic and

cultural context globally in recent centuries. Born in

the city artistic movements such as Expressionism,

Fauvism and Surrealism and important figures in

art like…

Edgar Degas

Was a painter,

printmaker, sculptor and

French photographer. He

is best known for his

particular vision in the

world of ballet.

Claude Monet

He was born in

Paris, was a painter and

the most famous of the

Impressionist painters.

His father wanted

Claude continued in the

family business, but he

wanted to paint.

Georges Seurat

Born in France, was a painter and a pioneer of the pointillist movement. Having his paintings rejected by the Paris Salon Traditional, Georges Seurat is one of the founders of the "Society of Independent Artists"

Cathedral of Notre-Dame

The Cathedral of

Notre-Dame de

Paris is one of the

oldest cathedrals in

the Gothic style. Its

construction started

in the year 1163, is

dedicated to Maria,

Mother of Jesus

Christ.

Arch of Triumph

The Arch of

Triumph is a

monument located in

the city of Paris, built

to commemorate the

military victories of

Napoleon Bonaparte,

who ordered its

construction in 1806.

Occupied by the Nazis in June 1940, Paris

faced serious problems, such as lack of gas,

electric energy rationing and shortages of food.

The Urban Reform of Paris

Was a vast public

works program

commissioned by

Emperor Napoléon

III and directed by

the mayor of the

Seine, Georges-

Eugène Haussmann

between 1853 and

1870.

The street plan and distinctive appearance of

the center of Paris today is largely the result of

Haussmann's renovation.

Luxembourg Gardens

Is the largest public park in the city of Paris,

and is where the Senate is headquartered in

Paris. It is common for residents of Paris go to the

garden to eat during breaks from classes or work.

Lutetia, a town of antiquity: The first occupants

of the banks of the river Seine settled some 2,000

years.

Culinary

Paris is known

worldwide for its

excellent cuisine.

Combines talent,

experience and

high quality French

products.

Café Marly

This charming bistro / coffee stands in front of

the Louvre, with a stunning view from the terrace to

the Pyramid! Delicious for dinner, funky, full of

beautiful people.

Galleries Lafayette

In 1893 Théophile Bader and his cousin

Alphonse Kahn opened a store at the corner of

rue La Fayette and the Chaussée d'Antin in

Paris.

The flagship store of Galeries Lafayette has 10

floors.

Louvre Pyramid

Is a large glass and metal pyramid,

surrounded by three smaller pyramids, in the

main courtyard (Cour Napoléon) of the Louvre

Palace (Palais du Louvre) in Paris.

The large pyramid serves as the main

entrance to the Louvre Museum.

Bridge of Love

In the city there is a bridge called Bridge of

Love, on the Seine River.

Tradition has it that couples who put the lock

there, closed the bridge on the grill and throw the

key into the Seine remain united forever.

Paris Saint-Germain F.C. Also known simply as Paris Saint Germain and

familiarly as Paris SG or PSG. Towards in 1970, an ambitious group of businessmen decided to create a major club in the French capital.

The Parc des Princes Park of the Princes is a

stadium located west of Paris, France. Opened on

July 18, 1897, is predominantly used by the club

Paris Saint-Germain, but also hosts rugby matches.

Thiago Silva

Thiago Silva, is a Brazilian footballer who plays

as a central defender for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-

Germain.