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All pictures, own and if not otherwise mentioned from sxc. Fun france facts with a wow factor you need to read to believe. Test your skills and see how many of these france facts you already know. For the knowledge seekers and trivia masters, eparis presents 50 facts about paris. Heres a list of 10 facts about paris that youve never heard of. In addition, paris is also divided into 20 arrondissements, or neighbourhoods, numbered. Most of these will probably be new ones unless you already know a lot of interesting facts about france. What are some of the most mind blowing facts about paris. Learn some interesting information about france while enjoying a range of fun facts and trivia thats perfect for kids. The financial times ranked paris among the three most important and influential cities in the world. The eiffel tower was supposed to be a temporary installation, intended to stand for 20 years after being built for the 1889 world fair. Fun, facts and amazing discoveries for kids volume 7 mills, teresa on.

The best books about paris you need to read the local. While this book is written specifically with the young reader in mind ages 8, the interesting and fun facts can be shared with children of any age. The fascinating landscape of france doesnt stop there, so read below to learn some more facts about france, including the countrys origins and recordholdings. Kept at the mont valerien close to paris, these pigeons can be used to carry out transmissions in case of a major catastrophe. Here are some interesting french facts to prepare you for life in france, or if you are already living in france, test how well you know the french. Fun france facts for kids interesting information about france. We hope you enjoy this list of interesting facts about paris as much as we enjoyed writing them. Those five spots are what is left from the french guillotine. Check my list of interesting paris facts, louvre facts, eiffel tower facts.

German french every city has its secrets and facts that cannot be found in the average guidebook. Here is a collection of 25 interesting facts about france as well as some general info. Its believed that paris only has one stop sign in the entire city. Paris was founded in the 3rd century bc and was previously called lutetia. Learn how to get free kindle kids books directly from amazon at.

Believe it or not though, paris wasnt always called paris, and the eiffel tower wasnt supposed to be a permanent fixture. Buses can also be easy to use once you get familiar with which lines go where, and can be ideal for visitors with limited mobility. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. A beautiful country with one of the most famous capital cities in the worldhere are ten interesting facts about france and its capital city, paris. The earliest written records of france occurred in the iron age.

Take a look at some interesting france facts on technology. Paris is the capital of france and has a population of over 12 million. Both are played by village men on a gravel or sandy pitch known as boulodrome, scratched out wherever a bit of flat or shady ground can be found. The french army is the only one in europe that still has carrier pigeons in its ranks. There is a small town in the savoie region of france named pussy. Books set in paris, about paris or related to paris in some form.

Here are ten zany facts about paris that wed wager even the locals dont know. Seven ages of paris by alistair horne the most readable, exciting. Read about famous structures in france, its mountains, population, language, tourism, sporting culture and much more. Heres a list of 20 facts that im sure will blow your mind and teach you more about the amazing city of paris. Read more interesting facts on france and europe here. You might think you know the city of light, but think again. This video is filled with about 18 wonderful images and plenty of fun facts for kids of all ages 312. With over beautiful 32,000 villages, it is difficult to choose which to visit without knowing some facts about france. View images the eiffel tower is one of paris s most famous attractions. The eiffel tower was the world tallest building until 1930.

Get the secret to a fun, relaxingand educationalfamily trip in paris yes, with the kids. From the romans who conquered it in 52 bc to todays 6th republic, the city has a rich 2000 year history. Oct 23, 2018 here are some interesting facts about paris hope you will like it. The official currency in paris and the rest of france is the euro see this universal currency converter. Here is a list of 10 interesting facts we learnt about paris. What are some interesting facts about france beyond paris. Ten facts you definitely didnt know about paris the local. Every city has its secrets and facts that cannot be found in the average guide book. Paris, france, was the first western capital to have a mayor of african. From terraces to condom machines our friends behind. The french kings, who governed france, from 448 until 1848, commissioned famous monuments, such as the louvre palace, the invalides and versailles palace.

There are many cultural, architectural and social elements that tourists and even parisians dont know about. From having the worlds oldest ever living human to being the worlds most visited country, read about the most interesting facts about france. The golden dome of the invalids to celebrate the bicentenary of the french revolution in 1989, the dome of les invalides was regilded, using 12. Fun and quirky facts about the capital city of france. Aug 20, 2016 there are 10 french national parks in france 10 french national parks a national park is a natural area of france, which was classified because of its exceptional natural wealth. Dec 23, 2014 the name paris comes from a celtic name. Best books about paris history and culture the discovery of france by robb graham a fun and informative read on the origins of france. The statue of liberty was donated by the french people. France is the most visited country in the world with 75 million tourists every year. France is a nation of romance, sophisticated delicacies, fine wine and its steeped in a rich history too. Books about paris you must read before visiting france. Kids video book about paris all about paris youtube.

France, the largest country in western europe, has long been a gateway between the continents northern and southern regions. It is located in the north of the country, on the river seine. Although paris is the most visited capital in the world and has famous monuments and specialities, the city also has some wellkept stories that might blow your mind. A biography by robb graham the focus is the writer, not the city. During the 16th century, paris became the bookpublishing capital of europe. France is the largest nation in western europe, with countries like spain, italy, switzerland, germany, belgium, luxembourg, andorra and monaco sharing its boundary. Fun facts and amazing discoveries for kids hey kids. According to other magazines paris is, apart from one of the most visited cities in world among the top 10 cities to live in. Given their nature, these posts are researchbased and even though a lot of time has gone into them, its still possible a mistake has snuck in. Saintechapelle was built in 1246 as a shrine for jesus crown of thorns, hosted in notredame until the 2019 fire. The louvre museum in paris is the most visited art museum in the world. D, paris, also called the city of lights, is the capital of france. Here are some interesting facts about paris hope you will like it. Do you know additional interesting facts about paris.

Adam gopnik was the new yorkers correspondent in paris from 1995 to 2000 and in this book he talks about his relationship with. However, it comes first in nuclear reactors per capita, and also first in total electricity produced by nuclear 74. By the xiith century, paris was the largest city in the western world, a trading center, and home to the university of paris, one of the first in europe. Here are some of the best books ever written about about paris, according to authors in france. Check out our secret guide to for where to stay in paris, france. The easiest way to get around in paris is by using the underground metro system. France facts for kids facts about france france for kids. The pont neuf is the oldest bridge in paris, and was also the first road to benefit from pavement separating pedestrians and traffic. The celtic people founded paris in the 3rd century bc. France is the largest nation in western europe, with countries like spain, italy, switzerland, germany, belgium. The world most famous picture, mona lisa, is hosted in the louvre, the largest museum in the world. France is a member of the european union, the largest country of western europe with 550 000 km2 and the second country in population behind germany with 66 millions inhabitants. The minivillage, which sits atop a small mound in the untouristy. Here are 50 more fun facts and places about paris that will inspire you to come again.