Paris

Paris is the capital and largest city of France. With an official estimated population of 2,102,650 residents as of 1 January 2023 in an area of more than 105 km2 (41 sq mi), Paris is the fourth-largest city in the European Union and the 30th most densely populated city in the world in 2022. Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of the world's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, culture, fashion, and gastronomy. For its leading role in the arts and sciences, as well as its early and extensive system of street lighting, in the 19th century, it became known as the City of Light.

Some of the key events about Paris

1163
Construction began on the Notre-Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture
1348
The Black Death pandemic devastated Paris, killing nearly half its population.
1572
The St. Bartholomew's Day massacre resulted in thousands of Huguenots being killed in Paris.
1682
The Palace of Versailles became the official residence of the French monarchy
1789
The French Revolution began, marking a pivotal moment in European history
1789
The storming of the Bastille prison marked the violent beginning of the French Revolution in Paris.
1799
The metric system was officially adopted in France, with Paris as its birthplace
1814
Paris was occupied by foreign troops after Napoleon's defeat.
1871
The Paris Commune uprising led to violent clashes and the burning of many city landmarks.
1889
The Eiffel Tower was completed for the World's Fair, becoming an iconic symbol of Paris
1900
The Paris Metro opened its first line, revolutionizing public transportation in the city
1914
Paris was threatened with capture during World War I as German forces advanced to within 30 miles of the city.
1940
Nazi Germany occupied Paris during World War II, lasting until 1944.
1944
Paris was liberated from Nazi occupation during World War II
1961
A brutal police crackdown on Algerian protesters in Paris resulted in dozens of deaths.
1977
The Centre Pompidou, a groundbreaking modern art museum, opened to the public
1989
The glass pyramid at the Louvre Museum was inaugurated, blending modern architecture with historic surroundings
1995
A series of terrorist bombings struck the Paris Métro and RER commuter rail, killing eight and injuring over 200.
2015
The Paris Agreement, a landmark international accord on climate change, was adopted
2015
Coordinated terrorist attacks across Paris killed 130 people and injured hundreds more.

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