Paris Travel Tips
Paris History
Paris was founded around the end of the 3rd century BC by the Gauls who were called Parisii. In 52 BC Julius Caesar’s legions conquered the territory, founding the Roman city, Lutetia on the earlier settlement.
King Clovis
King Clovis was the first king of France, and the founder of the country as well. He changed the power structure of tribes, banishing local leaders and uniting the people under one single ruler, making kinship hereditary for his successors. His brilliant military tactics, policies and religious devotion that enabled him to conquer the region of Gaul, making Paris the capital city in 508 after the fall of the Roman Empire.
Paris Travel Tips
Bucket List and Family Travel Highlights
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More about Paris
The climate in Paris is temperate and is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean: it is cold but not freezing in winter, and pleasantly warm in summer; however, it receives some continental influences, so it can sometimes be very cold in winter and hot in summer. The best time to visit Paris is from mid-May to mid-September; in particular, from mid-May to late June, when the days are long, nature is in bloom and there is a low risk of excessive heat.
Thinking of visiting Paris?
Enjoy these nuggets of Paris history and travel tips, but of course, the best tip of all is to contact me before you plan your trip to Paris. As a travel expert, I can help you to maximize time and save money by doing things in the right order, at the right time, and on the right day.
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