This is confirmed by over 20 million satisfied visitors annually. Paris is a vision, with its slate roofs and changeable skies dappled by subtle light ranging from grey to blue. Paris owes its name to the Gallic tribe called the Parisii, who established themselves on the Ile de la Cit some 2,200 years ago. They were conquered by the Romans in 58 B.C. who renamed their city Lut ce. Since a visit to the Champs Elys es is essential for all visitors, it is also an idea to stop by the Paris Tourist Office, to pick up free maps and Paris events' brochures.
Combination passes for the national museums and monuments are available too.
Paris' famous m tro makes getting around the city is easy. Its mostly underground network of lines is fast, efficient, safe, clean and low priced. A 'carnet' of 10 tickets for 58 FF, is cheaper than single tickets and are available at any m tro station. Combination tickets can be had for one or several days, for just the center or for the entire Ile de France area. The first-time visitor to Paris will want to see the Champs Elys es, the Arch de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower for sights.