Located in the Heart of Red River Valley, Paris was founded in 1839 and became the Lamar County seat in 1845.
Paris became incorporated in 1845 and has grown to play a major role in Texas economy within Northeast Texas.

Paris received recognition in 1998 for being named "Best Small Town in Texas" by Kevin Heubusch in his book
"The New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities."

Paris is home to numerous beautiful parks such as Bywaters Park and Culbertson Fountain.  Rich in culture and recreation, Paris is also home to Lake Crook and Sam Bell Maxey State Historic Structure.  Paris Junior College, a very active school academically and athletically, provides associates degrees, as well as community education classes.  

Paris, Texas is a registered Graduate Main Street Town and is located in Northeast Texas.

We are home to the second largest Eiffel Tower in the world, and the only tower with a cowboy hat.

135 S.E. 1st Street
(903)-784-9200
City Hall