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.
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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.

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

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