Paris's monument-lined boulevards, museums, classic bistros, and boutiques are enhanced by a new wave of multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. Known for its iconic architecture, glorious food, and artistic treasures, Paris is an amazing place to spend a semester or year abroad. Paris, as any capital but sometimes more than any other, is driven by a very lively cultural scene. Many events (monthly, occasionally, or annually), exhibitions, retrospectives, etc, are not only happening for entertainment, but also to fulfill an ambition shared by the city and its citizens: make culture inherently part of everyday life.
The city is split into 20 sections called arrondissements, each with its own personality. From the first with the ultimate tourist must-sees like the Louvre, to the 7th with the Eiffel Tower, out to the 20th with street art and music, there is so much to see. Do not limit yourself to one area, travel and see what the whole of Paris has to offer.