Though we list relevant websites throughout, below are some general sites on Paris. For information on internet access while travelling, check the "Directory" section. 

Website of the National Institute of Statistics and Economical Studies - France in facts and figures. 

French yellow pages on-line. 

Paris mairie's website for information on the day-to-day running of the city, events and visiting Paris. 

Well-orchestrated site that zooms in on Parisian localities with in-depth historical and architectural detail. 

A listings website with up-to-date information on events and nightlife. 

A Ministry of Culture and Communication's site with press releases and links to cultural organizations throughout France. 

Brilliant bilingual site with everything from concerts, venues and music store links. 

Mostly in French with a bit of English, this is a rendering of the popular weekly Parisian listings mag online. 

The website of the Paris Tourist Office with impressive detail and useful links, though not as up-to-date as one would hope. 

In French only; a version of the highbrow daily newspaper. 

The website of Paris's best cybercafé.