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'''.paris''' is a new [[GeoTLD]] proposal from [[Ville de Paris]] (City of Paris) to [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]] to serve as a dedicated online space for Paris to promote its businesses, culture and tourism. The .paris TLD initiative was first initiated in 2007 by [[Sébastien Bachollet]], a French citizen and a member of the [[ICANN Board]].<ref>[http://www.domainesinfo.fr/extension/1200/paris-le-paris-un-vrai-projet.php The .Paris A Real Project]</ref>

'''.paris''' is a new [[GeoTLD]] proposal from [[Ville de Paris]] (City of Paris) to [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]] to serve as a dedicated online space for Paris to promote its businesses, culture and tourism. The .paris TLD initiative was developed in 2007 by [[Sébastien Bachollet]], a French citizen and a member of the [[ICANN Board]], and other French ICANN regulars.<ref>[http://www.domainesinfo.fr/extension/1200/paris-le-paris-un-vrai-projet.php The .Paris A Real Project]</ref>

The City of Paris announced its plan to apply for the .paris TLD in June 2008. [[INDOM]] served as consultant for the .paris project, which was launched by Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoë and Deputy Mayor Jean-Louis Missika in 2009. They also launched a website and a PR and communications campaign to encourage the Parisian community to support the project.<ref>[http://www.stephanevangelder.com/categories/37-New-TLDs/P3.html Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoë and Deputy Mayor Jean-Louis Missika launch .PARIS]</ref><ref>[http://www.stephanevangelder.com/categories/37-New-TLDs/P3.html DotParis official website now open]</ref><ref>[http://www.soutenonspointparis.fr/content/cest-quoi-le-paris Cest Quoi Le Paris, Soutenonspointparis.fr]</ref>

The City of Paris announced its plan to apply for the .paris TLD in June 2008. [[INDOM]] served as consultant for the .paris project, which was launched by Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoë and Deputy Mayor Jean-Louis Missika in 2009. They also launched a website and a PR and communications campaign to encourage the Parisian community to support the project.<ref>[http://www.stephanevangelder.com/categories/37-New-TLDs/P3.html Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoë and Deputy Mayor Jean-Louis Missika launch .PARIS]</ref><ref>[http://www.stephanevangelder.com/categories/37-New-TLDs/P3.html DotParis official website now open]</ref><ref>[http://www.soutenonspointparis.fr/content/cest-quoi-le-paris Cest Quoi Le Paris, Soutenonspointparis.fr]</ref>