45 Facts About Paris That Might Amuse You

Due to Cruise's association with Scientology and many believing he was a sect leader, leaders in Paris voted against this in 2005.

The government pays one lucky person to count all the trees in Paris. There are already 484,000 trees officially registered, and more will be planted in the upcoming years. Paris is now among the cities in Europe with the highest tree cover.

Paris is the picnic capital, which may be attributable to the 450 parks and gardens that dot the city. Although there are many parks and gardens in Paris, the Tuileries Garden and the Luxembourg Garden are the most well-known.

Many people would find it odd that Paris has several statues of Liberty copies, given that the most famous one is in New York.

Tou have to adhere to the 1993 Décret Pain. The bread must meet specific size requirements and have a particular dough consistency to be recognized as a Parisian baguette.

Dogs are very beloved in Paris. More dogs are living in the city than kids. In Paris, there are about 300,000 dogs, or one for every seven people and every two kids.
 
As a result, there are many dog-friendly restaurants, cafes, and adorable dog stores. 

An apartment in Paris has been locked for some 70 years. Someone was paying the rent for it each month, and when the tenant died, a painting by Boldini worth more than $2 million was discovered within.

In 52 BC, the Roman traders operating along the river seized control of Parisii and changed the name to Lutetia. These are just a few of the numerous intriguing name variations for Paris.

This intriguing bit of trivia about Paris, France, first surfaced in 1838. Boulevard du Temple is depicted in the image, and in the left-hand corner, a man is getting his shoes polished.

If you visit the neighborhood, you can find a miniature compass in the concrete in front of the church. This location is in the middle of Paris because it is point zero.

And by distributing, we just mean publishing and selling those images is prohibited. However, sharing those images on social media is entirely legal.

Paris is undoubtedly a lovely city, but it also boasts an entire city of darkness beneath it, known as the Paris underground city or The Catacombs, they are nonetheless a gloomy location where more than 6 million Parisians' remains are kept.

While we're on the art subject, we must notify you that it would take at least 200 days to visit everything in the Louvre.

Given the grandeur of the items in the Louvre, this amount of time is not even adequate because it would require standing in front of each one for just 30 seconds.

Paris annually holds The Grand Prix de la Baguette to determine the best french loaf in the city, in addition to the baguette. The 200 participating bakers take this challenge seriously. The winner receives at least 4,000 euros in cash, fame throughout France, and additional clients for their bakery!

The capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa, is the rightful owner of the title. Paris has a population of over 2 million, but Kinshasa has over 12 million people who use French as their official language.

Until 2012, women were not permitted to wear pants in public. All women were prohibited from donning "Men's clothing" by legislation that went into effect in 1800, and those who wished to do so had to obtain police authorization.
However, even with the law in place, women continued to wear pants without facing any repercussions. It wasn't until 2012 that the law was finally repealed because of the efforts of Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, the former Minister of Women's Rights, who claimed that the law could no longer be compatible with contemporary values.

Pont Alexandre III, regarded as the most beautiful bridge in the world, Pont De Bir- Hakeim, which offers breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower, Pont Neuf, the city's oldest remaining bridge, and Pont Des Arts, also known as the Lovelock bridge, are just a few of Paris's most well-known and stunning bridges that are well worth visiting.

Orders were given to demolish the Eiffel Tower just before the liberation of Paris in August 1944.

You might be shocked to learn that recording any commercial video doesn't cost thousands of euros. It is free. Except when filming in museums, parks, or swimming pools, where there is a fee.
No surprise so many movies, commercials, and other types of filming are shot in Paris daily. Yes, most movies shot in Paris did not pay for the use of the locales. However, if it's a big production, you need permission from the authorities.

Rue des Degrés in the 2nd arrondissement is the smallest at just 5.75 meters, while rue Vaugirard in the 15th arrondissement is the longest at 4.3 kilometers (2.6 miles).

The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, the world's most prestigious and well-known artwork, is kept in the Louvre Museum in Paris. Even though the artwork is well-known, many people are often shocked by how tiny it is when they see it in person. Its exact dimensions are 77 cm × 53 cm.

It was intended designed to last for only 20 years before being destroyed. Still, after seeing how many people loved it and how many people went great distances to view it, that changed the history of Paris and France in general for good. It has become a universal representation of France and a popular tourism destination.

Guy de Maupassant, a well-known author, ate his lunch directly beneath the tower because it was the only spot in the city where he couldn't view it because he considered it too hideous for his eyes. But today, it is among the most stunning landmarks in both France and the entire world.

When The Pont Neuf was built, there were already several older bridges; as the newest, it was given the moniker "New bridge." The "new bridge" was no longer the newest one as time passed because all of the "old bridges" fell, and new ones had to be built, but its designation could not be changed.
Even though the name reads "New," it is currently the oldest bridge in Paris.

Some visitors have "Paris Syndrome," which causes them to be disappointed when they visit the city due to the numerous, somewhat correct representations of Paris in the media. It's challenging to deal with the less glitzy aspects of Paris (such as crime, filthy streets, and unwelcoming locals).

60 tons of paint are manually applied whenever the building has to be painted. The Tower has been re-painted 19 times since its initial construction, an average of once every seven years.

There are roughly 12,000 dining options in the heart of Paris. Ninety-four have a single Michelin star, 12 have two, and ten have three. After Tokyo, Japan, Paris has the second-highest number of Michelin-starred eateries worldwide.

Due to a failed romance between two young lovers in a tiny Serbian village, the custom of locking padlocks was born (Nada and Relja).
The young women in the town decided to start locking padlocks with their names and those of their lovers on the "bridge of love" and then tossing the keys into the river as a sign of a lifelong commitment without infidelity because the relationship failed due to Relja's infidelity, which broke Nada's heart. Later, as a gesture of affection, everyone in the town and Serbia began to lock padlocks, and this practice quickly spread throughout Europe.

There is no denying that Parisian and French designers generally set the tone regarding fashion, thanks to world-class luxurious fashion labels like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Balmain, Dior, and L'Oreal, etc., from France. French fashion has influenced the world, from haute couture to jewelry and handbag manufacturers.

According to 2019 figures, the Eiffel tower saw about 7 million visits, while the Notre Dame church saw about 13 million.

The Paris Metro, which carries 5.23 million passengers daily, is the second busiest subway system in Europe, right after the Moscow Metro. It is also fourth on the planet.

The bourdon Emmanuel, cast in 1686, is the biggest, oldest, and most famous bell of Notre Dame. When Emmanuel sounded during the liberation of Paris in 1944, it was named a national historic landmark and is regarded by campanologists as one of Europe's best bells.

Clubs that include burlesque and cabaret have a long history in Paris. Many are still in operation, and Paris is home to Moulin Rouge, the most well-known cabaret in the entire world. Today, you can pause for dinner and take in the world's most renowned burlesque performance. The oldest cabaret, Paradis Latin, which Napoleon Bonaparte established in 1802, is also located in Paris.

A young bartender named Fernand “Pete” Petiot invented the Bloody Mary at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris in 1921. Though there are many urban tales surrounding who invented the Bloody Mary because many people have claimed that distinction.

Avenue des Champs-Elysees is considered the most beautiful avenue in the world, even though this claim is unofficial. This 2-kilometer stretch of pavement between the Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe is lined with trees on either side and is home to some of the most upscale shops, nightclubs, flagship stores, and museums in the entire world.

Disneyland, instead of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, or the Arc de Triomphe, receives the second-highest number of visitors in Paris after Notre Dame! Eleven million people visit the theme park each year in Paris. The most popular Disney characters, rides, events, and restaurants can be found in Disneyland Paris, which opened its doors in 1992.

It is made up of a stairway ascending to the rue Beauregard just a few meters from the Porte Saint-Denis from the rue de Cléry. The shortest street in Paris, rue des Degrés, is only 5.75 meters long and 3.30 meters broad.

In 1806, Napoleon ordered the famous arch to honor the Grand Armée. After 30 years, it was finally finished in 1836. If you've ever been to the Arc de Triomphe, you know it was worth the wait.

Anyone looking to relocate to Paris won't appreciate this important fact about the city. It is costly to live in Paris, particularly in the city's center. Paris consistently ranks as one of the most expensive cities in the world, among other centers like New York, Hong Kong, and Singapore. According to estimates, you require a monthly wage of 1,500 euros to meet your basic demands. A one-bedroom flat in Paris can cost between 1,000 and 3,000 euros per month, with costs for one person reaching 1,000 euros before rent.

Paris is divided into 20 distinct arrondissements, or "districts," as they are commonly known.

There are 1665 stairs to climb to the Eiffel Tower summit. The stairs from the second to the third story are not accessible to the general public. Therefore you wouldn't have to climb them all.

In Paris, there are two ways to get a driving license:
From the government agency without charge. However, no one chooses to go this path because of the lengthy waiting period—more than 14 years. Given that it doesn't take as long, that would be worse than attending college to become a doctor.
Purchase the license from a cab driver who has retired or otherwise stopped operating. This is where the incredible sum of money comes from now. There isn't a predetermined price to sell; instead, determine its worth using the current free market pricing. Additionally, the market price fluctuates between 160 and 200 thousand euros.

The tower is the most valuable landmark in Europe and is estimated to be worth 435 billion Euros. 

The world's largest food market is located in this metropolis of haute cuisine. Over two square kilometers of fresh products are available at Rungis International Market.
Every day, 20,000 people shop at the market for items like fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese, and fish. Normally solely open to companies, the market welcomes shoppers on the second Friday of the month.

Paris is now a "STOP" free city, signs seem to have been replaced by traffic lights!