Do You Know These 50 Fun Facts About Paris, France? Visual Story

Introduction There are so many fun facts about Paris, France, that most people don't know. Paris... See all Facts

Paris is one of the most-visited cities in the world

FACT 1 A trip to Paris is on almost everyone's bucket list. This fact results in it... See all Facts

Many tourists experience Paris Syndrome

FACT 2 Due to the many depictions of Paris in the media, which aren't 100% accurate, some... See all Facts

Paris is often called La Ville Lumière, the City of Light

FACT 3 This interesting fact about Paris is known to many, but only a few people know... See all Facts

The city was previously called Lutetia

FACT 4 One of the interesting historical facts about Paris is that it wasn't always called Paris... See all Facts

The Eiffel Tower was very unpopular when it was built

FACT 5 This fascinating fact about Paris is a surprise to many. While it's one of the... See all Facts

There are 1,665 steps to the top of the Eiffel Tower

FACT 6 To get from the esplanade to the very top of the Eiffel Tower, you'd have... See all Facts

It's illegal to distribute images of the Eiffel Tower at night

FACT 7 Knowing this crazy fact about Paris could save you some trouble! Under French Law, art... See all Facts

When the Eiffel Tower needs repainting, it's done by hand

FACT 8 Another of the many cool facts about Paris, France, and the Eiffel Tower is that... See all Facts

The Eiffel Tower was almost destroyed during WWII

FACT 9 Just before the liberation of Paris in August 1944, Hitler ordered the destruction of the... See all Facts

There are over 40,000 restaurants in Paris

FACT 10 This fact about Paris food and dining will not be surprising to those that visit... vvoennyy/Depositphotos.com See all Facts

The Bloody Mary was invented in Paris in 1921

FACT 11 This classic cocktail of tomato juice, vodka, Worcester sauce, lemon juice, and seasoning was created... See all Facts

There is a law about the exact recipe for baguettes

FACT 12 Want to sell baguettes in Paris? They must meet the Décret Pain put in place... See all Facts

Paris has an annual competition to find the city's best baguette

FACT 13 Baguettes and Paris go hand in hand. Along with the previously mentioned baguette law, Paris... See all Facts

The city has the largest wholesale food market in the world

FACT 14 Along with a vast selection of restaurants, this city of haute cuisine has the largest... See all Facts

Notre Dame Cathedral is Paris' most-visited landmark

FACT 15 Notre Dame Cathedral is the most-visited attraction in Paris. The 800-year-old world-renowned cathedral receives 12... See all Facts

Disneyland is Paris' second most-visited attraction

FACT 16 Many assume the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, or the Arc de Triomphe would be the... See all Facts

Notre Dame's largest bell is called Emmanuel

FACT 17 One of many super fun facts on Paris, France, is that Notre Dame's main bell... See all Facts

All distances in Paris are measured from the Notre Dame

FACT 18 There are many little known facts about Paris, with this being just one of them... See all Facts

The Arc de Triomphe took 30 years to complete

FACT 19 The Arc de Triomphe is an incredibly famous Parisian landmark. But what many people don't... See all Facts

Pont Neuf is actually the oldest bridge in Paris

FACT 20 Thirty-seven bridges cross the Seine at various points, and Pont Neuf is the oldest of... See all Facts

There are more dogs in Paris than children

FACT 21 Parisians love their dogs! So much so that there are more dogs than children living... See all Facts

Paris is home to the world's most famous cabaret

FACT 22 Burlesque and cabaret clubs have been a part of Paris' history for centuries. Many are... maryachudakova/Depositphotos.com See all Facts

It was illegal for Parisian women to wear pants until 2012

FACT 23 A Parisian fashion law imposed in 1800 stated that women couldn't wear trousers unless they... See all Facts

You can visit the prison that held Marie Antoinette

FACT 24 The Conciergerie on Île de la Cité was built to house the French Royal Family... See all Facts

The first photograph of people was taken in Paris

FACT 25 When you visit Paris, you'll undoubtedly take lots of pictures of yourself and fellow tourists... See all Facts

The Mona Lisa is the most viewed artwork in the world

FACT 26 This world-famous portrait of a beautiful young woman painted by Leonardo da Vinci sits in... See all Facts

The Louvre is the most-visited museum in the world

FACT 27 Housing the most-visited artwork in the world helps make the Louvre the world's most-visited museum... Foto-VDW/Depositphotos.com See all Facts

The public can only view a fraction of the artworks at the Louvre

FACT 28 Another of the many fascinating Paris art facts is that visitors to the Louvre can... See all Facts

Paris has been home to the world's greatest artists

FACT 29 Paris is a place full of art and culture and, as such, has been home... See all Facts

There are millions of human remains under Paris' streets

FACT 30 In the 1800s, cemeteries began overflowing to a point where bodies were becoming unburied. The... Rostovdriver/Depositphotos.com See all Facts

The Catacombs hold secret worlds

FACT 31 While many are surprised to learn of the existence of the Catacombs, what's even more... See all Facts

Paris has one of the highest costs of living in the world

FACT 32 This key fact about Paris won't be welcome to anyone hoping to move to the... See all Facts

You can see the Statue of Liberty in Paris

FACT 33 The Statue of Liberty in New York was given as a gift to the United... See all Facts

Paris has the least number of stop signs of any city

FACT 34 Despite many cars being driven in Paris, there are no stop signs. There was one... See all Facts

The French Army still uses carrier pigeons bred in Paris

FACT 35 Carrier (homing) pigeons have famously been used in the past, including during WWI and WWII... See all Facts

There are multiple installations relating to romance around the city

FACT 36 The most famous of these was the Love Locks installation on Pont des Arts. Millions... See all Facts

Paris is home to the world's most-visited cemetery

FACT 37 This is one of many Paris culture facts that are interesting to know. Père Lachaise... UlyssePixel/Depositphotos.com See all Facts

A Parisian man invited strangers to dinner every week for 30 years

FACT 38 Although American by birth, Jim Haynes lived in Paris for over 50 years. What makes... See all Facts

Paris is a city of innovation that gave us many inventions

FACT 39 Paris has been drawing intellectuals, innovators, and creators for centuries. Due to this, several inventions... See all Facts

Tom Cruise wasn't allowed to become an honorary citizen of Paris

FACT 40 This little known fact about Paris came about when the actor applied for honorary citizenship... See all Facts

The biggest celebration in the city is held on Bastille Day

FACT 41 While there are many events, celebrations, and festivals in Paris, the largest, without a doubt... See all Facts

Paris apartments may be hiding some expensive secrets

FACT 42 This unique fact about Paris shows that you never know what's hiding in this historical... See all Facts

The city has one of Europe's busiest underground transport systems

FACT 43 Paris' Métro underground transport system is quite famous, with Métro signs being recognizable across the... TKKurikawa/Depositphotos.com See all Facts

Paris has many abandoned metro stations

FACT 44 Along with being one of the busiest metro systems in the world, Paris is home... See all Facts

The city has very few skyscrapers

FACT 45 Unlike many North American cities, Paris has few tall buildings. This is because the government... See all Facts

In the summer, you can go to the beach in Central Paris

FACT 46 During July and August, the city puts sand onto the banks of the Seine, making... Badtameezee/Depositphotos.com See all Facts

The city has over 6,000 streets

FACT 47 When visiting Paris, make sure you have a good map as you could very easily... See all Facts

Paris does not have the world's biggest French-speaking population

FACT 48 This random fact about Paris is unexpected and not known to many. Being the largest... See all Facts

The Arrondissements have names as well as numbers

FACT 49 Most people know about Paris' numbered arrondissements, with many simply referring to them by their... DTatiana/Depositphotos.com See all Facts

Paris is home to one of the world's richest football clubs

FACT 50 The Paris football (soccer) team, Paris Saint-Germain, is one of the top ten richest clubs... See all Facts

In Summary

Conclusion Paris is a place packed full of culture, history, art, unique sites, and incredible cuisine... See all Facts

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