I am not sure I understand what you mean. Two things. First surely you typed Paris in to the search box (top right) and it took you straight to Paris or offered you a choice from the various Paris names round the world.
Second I am not sure by the usual map ID flag rather than the blip symbol. If by usual ID flag you mean an inverted red teardrop shape with a central dot, that is all I have ever had in the new system.
It still works to mark where the shot was taken so it hasn't been a problem for me.