TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN PARIS
TOURISM:
Tourism in Paris is a major income source for Paris and the city ranks in the world's most visited cities. In 2013, the City of Paris welcomed 15.6 million international visitors, the largest number of whom came from the United States.The Paris Region received 32.3 million visitors in 2013, putting it just ahead of London as the world's top tourist destination region, measured by hotel occupancy. In the Paris region, the largest numbers of foreign tourists came in order from Britain, the United States, Germany, Italy and China.
Tourist attractions
The Eiffel Tower (La Tour Eiffel)
The Eiffel Tower is acknowledged as the universal symbol of Paris and France. It was originally designed by Émile Nouguier and Maurice Koechlin.
Centre Georges Pompidou
Centre Georges Pompidou was officially opened on January 31, 1977 by President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing.
Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle (originally named Place de l'Étoile)
WHY PEOPLE TRAVEL TO PARIS?
