District guide · Paris
Viewpoints, Up to 1 hour in Paris 2e Arrondissement, Paris
Paris's 2nd arrondissement, one of the capital's central districts, encompasses historic theatres and cultural institutions. The Théâtre national de l'Opéra Com...
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Paris's 2nd arrondissement, one of the capital's central districts, encompasses historic theatres and cultural institutions. The Théâtre national de l'Opéra Comique, Basilique Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, and Passage des Panoramas represent the district's architectural and commercial heritage. The area holds appeal for those drawn to theatre, religious architecture, and nineteenth-century shopping arcades.
Checked 2026-09-04
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- Language spoken
- French
- French is the language of the Republic under Article 2 of the Constitution
- Dialling code
- +33 1
- Paris and the Île-de-France; drop the leading 0 of 01 when calling from abroad
- Currency
- Euro (€, EUR)
- France has used the euro as its official currency since 2002
- Emergency number
- 112
- One number across the country; 15 reaches an ambulance directly
- Plug type
- Type E · 220 V
- Round-pin sockets use a projecting earth pin
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- The health ministry says tap water may be consumed safely unless local authorities issue specific advice
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