Is any city as beloved as this People who live here revel in a culture that is both ancient and yet changes with each wave of new arrivals. People who don't live here have made it one of the worlds most popular tourist destinations with beautiful buildings romantic vistas and a one-of-a-kind sense of place. Inside read how Paris has changed over the centuries how the city shapes modern France and Europe and how visitors make their Parisian dreams come true. MAJOR WORLD CITIES travels the globe to bring readers the up-close story from yesterday to today of the people sights sounds and achievements of key urban centers.