Though Paris is in flux culturally and socially, it lures travelers for the same reasons as always. You'll still find such classic sights as the Tour Eiffel, Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, Sacre-Coeur, and all those atmospheric cafes, as well as daringly futuristic projects such as the Grande Arche de La Defense, the Cite des Sciences et de l'Industrie, the Cite de la Musique, and the Bibliotheque Francois-Mitterrand. Don't forget the parks, gardens, and squares; the Champs-Elysees and other grand boulevards; and the river Seine and its quays. Paris's beauty is still overwhelming, especially at night, when it truly is the City of Light.