The document summarizes the history of Paris from its beginnings as a settlement of Celtic Gauls called the Parisii over 2000 years ago to its current status as a global center of culture and tourism. It describes how Paris was conquered by the Romans and renamed Lutetia before being taken over by the Franks and their King Clovis I. Key events included the founding of Notre Dame Cathedral and the University of Paris in the Middle Ages, the French Revolution in the late 18th century, and Baron Haussmann's modernization project in the 19th century. Major construction projects like the Eiffel Tower and expansion of the metro system transformed Paris into a world-class capital. Paris suffered damage in World War II but