On July 26th, the Olympic cauldron was lit in the Jardin des Tuileries, putting an end to the 2 months-long Olympic Torch Relay.

Seine-Saint-Denis, the last stop of the Olympic torch relay in the region, is a dynamic territory in art, culture, and sports.

Dynamic and affluent, Hauts-de-Seine is the smallest department of the Ile-de-France region, but also the most densely populated.

With its charming villages and its dynamic towns, the Yvelines offers many historic and touristic attractions, at the gateway to Paris.

Essonne, named after the river running through it, boasts several historical landmarks, as well as renowned natural landscapes.

Located southeast of Paris, Val-de-Marne is known as the “department of water”, with 37 towns bordered by a river.

The Seine-et-Marne department, the largest in Ile-de-France, is named after the Seine and Marne rivers which flow through it.

Val-d'Oise is a department north of Paris, rich in medieval towns and natural landscapes.

The Buttes-Chaumont is a picturesque public park renowned for its dramatic landscaping, steep cliffs, a lake, and lush vegetation.

This elevated section of the Paris Metro system is iconic for its stunning views of the Seine and the Eiffel Tower.

This library complex consists of four L-shaped towers, covered in glass and steel, symbolizing open books on shelves.

Named after a pioneering French aviator and World War I hero, the stadium has been the home of the tennis French Open since 1928.

This architectural marvel and this historic amusement park and garden together offer a unique blend of contemporary art and nature in Paris.

The Place de l'Hôtel de Ville is a historic square that serves as a central point of civic activity in the French capital.

Centre Pompidou stands as a monument to modern art and innovation.

Jardin du Luxembourg has a past rooted in French royalty and political change.

Place de la Concorde, the largest public square in Paris, has a rich and complex history.

The Grand and Petit Palais were built for the 1900 Paris World's Fair with the era's cutting-edge building techniques.