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Top 10 Best Cities in the World to Live
 #8 Paris France

Paris, the #8 Best Cities to Live in the World, holds myriad attractions for seekers of art, romance and beauty. Be it a visit to the Eiffel Tower, Disney Land or the enigmatic Mona Lisa at the Louvre, Paris has it all to charm your heart. Spread over two islands Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis separated by Seine, Paris extends over 86.928 km2 area. The Bois de Boulogne and Bois de Vincennes forest parks of Paris offer a refreshing vista of nature.

Paris has one of the highest GDPs (€533.6 billion) in Europe. The population accounted for 18% of the total population of France in 2007. The city has recently based its economy to high-value added and high-tech manufacturing industries. The city has many prestigious high schools and reputed universities.

Judging by its climate, Paris exhibits extreme temperature variations. Its summers are as warm as 25 °C while the winters can be chillier than -8 °C. Unexpected showers, rare snowfall and pleasant autumn and spring days are common traits of Parisian weather conditions.

Important urban sites of Paris

Place de la Bastille: The French Revolution that took place here has left an indelible mark on the history of not just France but entire Europe.

Place de la Concorde: Situated at the base of Champs-Élysées, this is the site of the guillotine and the Egyptian obelisk.

Montmartre: Loaded with historical significance, this is the home for Basilique du Sacré-Cœur. Its many studios and cafes are flanked by visitors.

Quartier Latin: This former scholastic centre houses some of the leading educational institutions and universities of Paris.

La Défense: A famous Parisian suburb and leading business centre of France with the largest number of office high-rises.

The main modes of transport are metro, bus, suburban rails and tram. According to the 1999 census, the population of Paris was 2,125,246.

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