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Paris has one of the richest city histories in the world. Over 2,000 years old, this city was initially settled by the Gauls of the Parisii tribe during 200 to 250 BC. They founded a fishing village on what's currently known as Ile de la Cité, the center from which Paris developed.
Conquered by the Romans and having many battles, Paris was stage to the French Revolution when the Bastille was stormed back in 1789. Paris still stands as an architectural gem, encompassing many edificatiSons which hold place to world wide events of major importance.
The city is a major hot spot for tourists in every continent, its romantic allure brings people of all kinds to enjoy the wonders of the City of Light. |
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