The 2nd arrondissement is in the shape of a pentagon, extends between the Place de l'Opéra and the Strasbourg Saint-Denis metro. It has several sites remarkable for their architecture and history: the beautiful Place des Victoires where an equestrian statue of Louis XIV is enthroned; Notre Dame des Victoires, a superb 17th century church; the Jean-sans-Peur Tower, a relic of a castle of the Dukes of Burgundy and one of the few medieval buildings in Paris; Palais Brongniart, a neoclassical building, and the famous headquarters of the Bourse; the picturesque pedestrian district of Montorgueil, its various typically Parisian bistros and restaurants; its many passages full of vintage charm, all built in the 19th century, such as the Passage des Panoramas, the Passage de Choiseul, or the magnificent Vivienne gallery whose original colours are still vivid But the 2nd arrondissement is also an important collection of museums, a dozen theatres, restaurants with all types of cuisine including authentic Japanese on rue Sainte Anne, and nightclubs to party until the end of the night. Here is a district where you will surely not get bored!

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When to go to Paris?

It goes without saying that Paris is alive all year round, but if you're aiming for a particular activity or event, you'll need to choose your time of year. Here are some tips on when to visit Paris.

High tourist season: from May to September, tourists flock in great numbers. This is when the weather is the best and many festivals and events take place, such as Roland Garros or the Fête de la Musique. Note that in August, Parisians desert the city to go on vacation, which gives a strange atmosphere. Many shops are closed and only the tourist centers are animated. The Christmas period is also very popular, especially for the illuminations and the animated windows of the department stores.

Mid-season: in October-November and from March to April, tourism slows down slightly, but not the number of visitors. Indeed, Paris is a dense city and there are almost always people in the transport and in the attractions.

Low tourist season: there is not really one, except in January and February, when hotel rates drop slightly. Paris attracts tourists all the time!

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The climate of Paris is of a degraded oceanic type since it is influenced by the continent. Temperatures are relatively mild with frequent rainfall in all seasons. The hottest temperatures are recorded in July and August, and the coldest in January. The high urbanization of the city results in a slight temperature increase (about 2°C) compared to the rest of the northern half of the country.

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