Where is Paris?

Where is Paris, France?

This quick article answers some basic questions about Paris, such as where is Paris located in the world? Where is Paris in Europe? What country is Paris in? and what region is Paris in?, so you have the full picture from a geographical and administrative point of view.

I will also show you Paris’ location on several maps and some introductory articles for people who want to know beyond where is Paris on the map.

Where is Paris Located in the World?

Paris is in the European continent. Other countries located in the European continent are Belgium, Ireland, Germany, Spain, and Greece.

Where is Paris in Europe?

As part of France, Paris is in Western Europe. Other countries that are part of Western Europe are Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco, Ireland, and the UK.

In the picture above, you can see the location of Paris on the map of Europe. France shares borders with Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Andorra, and Spain.

Where is Paris in France? What Region is Paris in?

As you can see in the map below, Paris is located in northern France. It belongs to the Ile-de-France region, which is pictured in a darker green on this map of France.

Other French regions located in northern France are Hauts-de-France and Normandy, and they both share borders with Ile-de-France.

Interesting Facts About Paris, France

The city of Paris is the capital of France (the French Republic). France is divided into 13 regions, and Paris is also the capital of the French region of Ile de France.

The city is bisected by the Seine River from east to west. Few people know that there’s a second river in Paris, the Bièvre River, which flows through Paris underground.

With 19M+ arrivals, Paris was in 2019 the 6th most visited city globally (according to CNN Travel). The Louvre is the world’s most visited museum, and the historical center of Paris (Ile de la Cité and the Seine’s riverbanks) is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Paris is famous for many things. Paris is a cultural city and the world capital of luxury. Paris is also a gastronomical capital. In 2024, Paris counted 101 Michelin-starred restaurants, but the Parisian bistros and brasseries are also good places to eat the famous foods in Paris.

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Practical Information About Paris

Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements or districts. Read more about the districts of Paris.

Paris postal code is 75000 (75001– 75020).

The Parisian metro is the main means of public transportation in Paris. It is the world’s second metro system, inaugurated only after the metro in London.

Weather in Paris

Paris has an oceanic climate. Winters and summer temperatures in Paris are mild, compared to other cities in northern and southern Europe. Paris has frequent rains throughout the year, with an average of 111 days of rain.

Average temperature in Paris by month

Rainfall in Paris by month

Useful Addresses in Paris

• The address of the US Embassy in Paris is 2 Avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris. Phone : (+33)  01 43 12 22 22
• The address of the Canadian Embassy in Paris is 130 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris. Phone : (+33) 01 44 43 29 02
• The address of the Australian Embassy in Paris is 4 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris. Phone : (+33) 01 40 59 33 00
• The address of the UK Embassy in Paris is 35 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris. Phone : (+33) 01 44 51 31 00

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