Paris is the capital of France. Branches of Gladrags Wizardwear and Madam Borboleta Candies Ltd. are known to exist in the city. This is the only non-British city to mention having wizarding stores. It is possibly where the students of the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic go to get their school supplies because it is implied they are from a French Speaking country.
Emma Watson, the actress who plays Hermione Granger was born on 15 April in Paris.