WELCOME TO PARIS! An eternal and constantly reinvented city, a city that is myth- ical and yet fullof surprises. A welcoming capital open to the world and accessible to everyone, eager to protect the environ- ment and the quality of life of its inhabitants. A metropolis that is always offering visitors something new, whether they are dis- covering it for the first time or are regular visitors who know the capital well. It is this multifaceted Paris that I invite you to get to know. Whilst possessing a dazzling heritage with timeless charm, Paris and the Paris region are also a hive of innovation and daring. Cre- ativity is at work in art, architecture, and fashion, as wellas in gastronomy and the arts & crafts. All year round, the capital has a buzzing entertainment scene with exhibitions, shows, festivals, trade fairs, conferences and sporting competitions. In 2018, Paris is hosting the Gay Games and the Ryder Cup, and is looking ahead to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024. The guide that you hold in your hands invites you to explore Paris and its surroundings, district by district: the historic centre and the Seine of course, but also Montmartre, Belleville and the fau- bourgs, Montparnasse, the canals in the north and Chinatown in the south, the Bois de Boulogne and La Défense, the Bois de Vin- cennes and the Marne riverbanks, Saint-Denis and the Canal de l’Ourcq … Every district has its top sights and attractions, muse- ums just waiting to be discovered, secret gardens and unusual places. On behalf of Parisians, Iwarmly welcome you to our capital and I wish you a truly memorable stay. Anne Hidalgo Mayor of Paris 1