We couldn't get any confirmation of this information so consider they're not to be considered 100% sure.
For starters, the Store should open September 2006. It would be located in a new commercial mall under construction, called "Roma Est".
And it would be much like the big American Apple Stores with their Genius Bar, selling points..
To read more (In Italian):
http://www.larrysmith.it/comm_romaest.htm
As for Paris, rumours are still doing well, yet not reliable enough information worth being given here is available.
