History Of Paris
The history of Paris, France, spans over 2,000 years, during which time the city grew from a small Gallic settlement to the capital and primate city of France. It further developed into a center of art, medicine, science, fashion, tourism, high culture and high finance, becoming one of the world's major global cities.
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