Why did Paris become more important after Hugh Capet became king in 987?

After Hugh Capet, the count of Paris, was elected king in 987, Paris gained increased importance as the capital of the Capetian dynasty.1

While previous dynasties had often moved the royal seat elsewhere, the Capetian kings established their power base within their own domain, which was concentrated around Paris and Orléans. This shift provided a foundation for the city's growth, as the return of political stability and public order under the Capetian monarchs fostered an increase in both population and commerce.213

As the Capetians worked to consolidate their authority and develop basic administrative institutions—such as royal law courts and local officials—Paris became the central hub for the emerging French nation-state. The city's status was further solidified as the monarchy's prestige grew, eventually leading to its role as the seat of a increasingly centralized state.214