Ah Paris - Paris for lovers, Paris in the moonlight, the food, the shopping, the history - who doesn't love Paris. Well not many if you judge the number of tourists who descend on the city every year. Paris just cries out for luxury and indulgence - although you can in fact stay relatively cheaply - if you are going to splurge on an European City then Paris may be a very good pick. The Paris aire urbaine (metropolitan area) was defined in the 19th century and is now home to over 2.1 million Parisians, while the greater Paris region (Region parisienne) includes a population of over 13 millions. Arriving in Paris For the First Timer Paris has multiple airports and multiple train stations - make sure you know which one you are arriving at. Remember that cheap European budget airlines are notorious for using airports which are closer to Belgium than Paris! Arriving in Orly Airport, Paris Orly Airport (code ORL), located 14 km (9 miles) south of Paris. Most European flights and some int...