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Eiffel Tower over the rooftops of Paris, France

France

Come for the Louvre, stay for the fromage.

Capital
Paris
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
French
When to go
Shoulder seasons win: April to June and September to October. In August Paris empties out and the coast fills up.
Local tip
Coffee at the counter costs about 2 EUR standing. Sit on the terrace and the same cup can double.

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