Bourse de Commerce 

The Paris Stock Exchange (Euronext Paris) is France’s main stock exchange and a significant component of Euronext, one of Europe’s largest stock exchange groups. Here’s an introduction to the Paris Stock Exchange:

1. **Historical Background**:
- Founded in 1724, the Paris Stock Exchange is one of the oldest stock exchanges in the world. It was initially established to provide a centralized market for trading French stocks and bonds.

2. **Merger with Euronext**:
- In 2000, the Paris Stock Exchange merged with the Amsterdam Stock Exchange and the Brussels Stock Exchange to form Euronext, Europe’s first cross-border stock market.

3. **Main Traded Products**:
- The Paris Stock Exchange offers a wide range of trading products, including stocks, bonds, derivatives (such as options and futures), ETFs (exchange-traded funds), and more, covering some of the most important companies in France and Europe.

4. **CAC 40 Index**:
- The most famous index of the Paris Stock Exchange is the …