The halo around the City of Light
There’s much more to Paris than just the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Arc de Triomphe. Venture out into the Greater Paris area, the Métropole du Grand Paris, and you’ll uncover much more than you could ever have imagined. It’s the perfect way to really see what Paris is all about.
The Greater Paris territories circle the city centre, with Paris's top sights and attractions spilling over into these lively suburbs. From world-class museums and historic castles to sprawling parks and prestigious theatres, there’s a whole world beyond the city limits.
One of the best things about staying in Greater Paris is that you’ll enjoy a very authentic experience. You’ll experience genuine Parisian culture, strolling down tiny streets lined with local shops and boulangeries. Yet you’ll be just moments away from central Paris's atmosphere.
There are many great hotels near Paris, France, located within the métropole. You’ll often find great deals on these suburban properties, leaving you with more to spend on delicious macarons and freshly-baked croissants. So take a look at our Greater Paris hotels and take advantage of the excellent public transport links.
The Greater Paris territories circle the city centre, with Paris's top sights and attractions spilling over into these lively suburbs. From world-class museums and historic castles to sprawling parks and prestigious theatres, there’s a whole world beyond the city limits.
One of the best things about staying in Greater Paris is that you’ll enjoy a very authentic experience. You’ll experience genuine Parisian culture, strolling down tiny streets lined with local shops and boulangeries. Yet you’ll be just moments away from central Paris's atmosphere.
There are many great hotels near Paris, France, located within the métropole. You’ll often find great deals on these suburban properties, leaving you with more to spend on delicious macarons and freshly-baked croissants. So take a look at our Greater Paris hotels and take advantage of the excellent public transport links.
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Your Greater Paris questions, answered
The Greater Paris Metropolitan Region covers 814 square kilometres. It includes Paris itself, along with 131 nearby communes, grouped into 12 territories surrounding the city centre.
A ‘metropolitan’ city influences and shapes surrounding areas socially and economically. This perfectly describes Paris's relationship with the communes in the Greater Paris métropole, making it an exciting metropolitan city.
The Grand Paris Express (GPE) project created four new underground lines to add to the existing Paris metro system. Lines 15, 16, 17, and 18 are designed to strengthen connections between Paris and Greater Paris.