Oh have you?  In Europe from the seventeenth century onwards, Paris has been an important centre of commerce, finance, science, fashion and the arts.
I lived there for a few years, and really got in touch with the place. It's fantastic. As far back as the 17th century, it's been one of Europe's go-to major centers for things like finance, commerce, fashion, science, and, of course, the arts. And for good reason.
Ive always wanted to go to Paris. It looks fantastic.
Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of Europe's major centres of finance, commerce, fashion, science, and the arts.