Paris at a Glance
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Region | Île-de-France, France |
| Population | approx. 2.1 million (metropolitan area 12.3 million) |
| Language | French |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Time Zone | CET (UTC+1), Daylight Saving CEST (UTC+2) |
| Electricity | 230V, Type C/E — Type C (German plugs without grounding) fits. Schuko plugs may need adapters (Type E has a pin in the socket). |
| Drinking Water | Tap water excellent — "une carafe d'eau" in restaurants is free and customary |
| Telephone Code | +33 (01 for Paris) |
| Internet TLD | .fr |
| Visa | EU/Schengen — no visa required for EU citizens |
| Area | 105 km² (compact! The 20 arrondissements form a spiral) |
| Arrondissements | 20 (numbered spirally, from inside to outside) |
| UNESCO World Heritage | Seine banks since 1991 |
