Paris, France

Paris, France's Topography

Paris is a cityscape laid out in concentric circles divided by the Seine River, which creates the Left and Right Banks. It is divided into 20 arrondissements that spiral out like a snail shell from the first, centered around the Louvre. Certain quarters (Montmartre, Montparnasse, the Marais) are separate villages within the city. The arrondissement of any Paris address is indicated at the end of its postal code 75001 is the first arrondissement, 75006 the sixth.

Paris, France's weather year around

The weather here is generally better than in any other European capital, but it can also be fickle and, at times, quite cold. Blasts of sweeping wind tunnels that form on the long boulevards and rain regularly add to the inclement drama. Recently, the city has averaged only about 15 snow days per year.

Spring average 63°F, with 3 + inches of rain per month.

Summer average 70°F but can reach near 80°F, with 3 + inches of rain per month.

Fall average 57°F, with 3 inches of rain per month.

Winter average 40°F, with 3 inches of rain per month.