2.  Paris is the most populated metropolitan city in Europe.  It is located on the Seine river and has two natural islands, Ile de la Cite and Ile Saint-Louis, which are connected to the city by bridges.  An average of 45 million people visit this city every year.

3.  Paris is one of the worlds leading fashion capitals.  Christian Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Yves Saint Laurent are among the many prominent designers from Paris.  Fashion week occurs twice every year in: New York City, London, Milan and Paris.