Paris

Paris

Capital and most populous city in France

Paris is the capital and largest city of France, with an estimated city population of 2.04 million in an area of 105.4 km2 (40.7 sq mi), and a metropolitan population of 13.2 million as of January 2026. Located on the river Seine in the centre of the Île-de-France region, it is the largest metropolitan area and fourth-most populous city in the European Union (EU). Paris is nicknamed the "City of Light", partly because of its role in the Age of Enlightenment.

Also known as...City of Light, City of Love, and Lutetia
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Paris Knife Attack Wounds Three Women

Paris Knife Attack Wounds Three Women A man wounds three women in a knife attack in Paris before an off-duty officer detains him.