BIG CITIES
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Brief Story Of Paris -The City Of Love
As one of the most important cities in the world, Paris attracts tourists and business from all over the world in recent century.
OVERVIEW
Paris is the capital city of France. It is located on the river Seine, in northern France, in the heart of the Île-de-France region (also known as the “Paris Region”).
An important settlement for more than two millennia, Paris today is one of the world’s leading business and cultural centers, and its mix of politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world’s largest global cities.
LANDMARKS
There are a number of famous landmarks among its attractions, along with famous institutions and the world’s most popular parks.
Le Grand Palais et le Petit Palais is one of the oldest parts of the city on the left bank with a strong educational and literary past living alongside the bistros, cafes and shops of Saint Germain-des-Pres.
The city is a gathering place for painters from around the world, from exiled Russian composer Stravinsky and Spanish painters Picasso and Dalí to American writer Hemingway.
ETYMOLOGY
Paris’ Latin name was Lutetia, or Lutetia Parisiorum, which was later truncated to just Paris. The name is derived from the Gallic Parisii tribe, whose name may be of Celtic Gallic origin, meaning “large kettle”, but it is unrelated.
The reason for giving this name is entirely political. It was taken from the word Civitas Parisiorum, meaning city of the Parisii tribe, they were the main tribes who settled in this city from the Celts and Romans who were later referred to as the Parisians.
The earliest archaeological signs of a permanent settlement in Paris date back to 4200 BC. The Parisii, a Celtic sub-tribe of the Senones, known as a people of merchants, inhabited the area near the river Seine since 250 BC. The Romans conquered the Paris basin around 52 BC, with a permanent settlement by the end of the same century on the Left Bank Sainte Geneviève Hill and the Île de la Cité.
The Parisii, both of Celtic and Roman descent, at that time adhered to pagan beliefs. Parisians worship trees, mountains and hang animal heads as sacrifices in public. This belief continued even though Paris was led by a Roman emperor who embraced Christian teachings.
This is evident from the letter Gregory, Bishop of Rome sent to the Queen of the Franks in 586 AD who complained about reports from travelers that the natives of Paris still did not follow Church discipline, and even some Christians still worshiped Satan.
ROMANTIC ATMOSPHERE
People call Paris the ‘City of Love’ because of the romantic atmosphere that radiates in this city. In fact, the nickname City of Love is not just an ordinary title ! This nickname was given because of the romantic vibes that everyone can feel when they are there.
There are various romantic landmarks in the city. Like for example the Eiffel tower and Le Pont Des Arts. In addition, there are many monumental buildings that glow in this city.
MODERN PARIS
During World War I, Paris was at the forefront of the war, having held off the German advance to the French and British victory at the First Battle of the Marne in 1914. In 1918-1919, there were Allied victory parades and peace negotiations.
In June 1940, five weeks after the start of the Battle of France, Paris fell to German troops who settled there until the city was liberated in August 1944, two months after the Normandy invasion
Currently, Paris is the world’s most popular tourist destination, with 30 million foreign visitors a year. The Paris region has 36 of the Fortune Global 500 companies in several business districts, most notably La Défense, the largest business district in Europe. Paris also has many international organizations such as UNESCO, OECD, ICC and Paris Club.
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