Welcome to Paris

Paris. Just saying the name conjures images of the Eiffel Tower at sunset, cobblestone streets lined with cafes, and masterpieces hanging in gilded frames. But Paris is so much more than its postcards.

For over 2,000 years, this city on the banks of the River Seine has been a center of art, ideas, revolutions, and romance. The Romans called it Lutetia. Napoleon made it an empire's capital. Hemingway called it a moveable feast.

Today, you're going to explore Paris — not as a tourist rushing between landmarks, but as a curious traveler who wants to understand what makes this city tick. Ready? Allons-y! (That's French for 'Let's go!')