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'''Paris''' is the [[capital]] of [[France]], and the [[culture|cultural]] centre of all that is [[French language|French-speaking]]. Instantly recognisable worldwide through such landmarks as the [[Eiffel Tower]], the [[Arc | '''Paris''' is the [[capital]] of [[France]], and the [[culture|cultural]] centre of all that is [[French language|French-speaking]]. Instantly recognisable worldwide through such landmarks as the [[Eiffel Tower]], the [[Arc de Triomphe]] and the world-class [[Louvre]] museum, Paris is a popular [[holiday]] destination despite Parisians' legendary, but mistaken, reputation for rudeness. A [[city]] that has seen [[French Revolution|revolution]] and civil strife, the capture of Paris has been the goal of many a [[military]] ruler - the capitulation of the city being seen as the equivalent to the defeat of a [[continent]]. | ||
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Revision as of 23:04, 3 October 2007
Paris is the capital of France, and the cultural centre of all that is French-speaking. Instantly recognisable worldwide through such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the world-class Louvre museum, Paris is a popular holiday destination despite Parisians' legendary, but mistaken, reputation for rudeness. A city that has seen revolution and civil strife, the capture of Paris has been the goal of many a military ruler - the capitulation of the city being seen as the equivalent to the defeat of a continent.