Paris: La Cité de la Lumière is a beautiful and strategically refined two-player game set in Paris at the end of the 19th century, during the 1889 World’s Fair—a time when electricity began illuminating city streets and Paris earned its nickname, The City of Light.

Players take on the role of urban planners trying to light up their buildings as much as possible in the nighttime streets of Paris. The goal is to place buildings on city tiles so that they are illuminated by as many streetlights as possible. Everything is infused with Parisian artistic aesthetics—from the illustrations to the game’s atmosphere.

The game is divided into two phases:

• Tile Placement: Players alternately place city tiles on a shared grid—some contain streetlights, others provide space for construction.
• Building Construction: Once the grid is filled, players begin placing their buildings on suitable tiles, aiming to maximize illumination.

Additionally, players have access to action postcards, which allow special moves—extra points, repositioning, or changes on the board.

Paris: La Cité de la Lumière is an ideal choice for anyone who enjoys urban planning, visual aesthetics, and strategic duels. 🏙️💡🎨