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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.
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Currency
Euro (EUR)- Language
- French
Language
French - Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)- Power plugs
- Type C/E
Power plugs
Type C, E · 230 V - Getting around
Drive on the right
Drive on the right
- Visa (US citizens)
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Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
Île-de-France, France · Population: 2.1M · Calling code: +33
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