Paris

Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and there are some really captivating facts and bits of knowledge to discover! Any city that is as old as Paris is bound to have a long list of interesting, fun and sometimes even scary stories behind it.

 

  • The Eiffel Tower was a temporary construction
  • There’s only one STOP sign in the entire city of Paris
  • You have to pay around €200,000 to be a taxi driver in Paris
  • The oldest bridge in Paris is the Pont Neuf (New Bridge)
  • The famous love-locks bridge no longer exists
  • A CROCODILE WAS FOUND SWIMMING AROUND THE CITY’S SEWER SYSTEM
  • YOU CAN VISIT PARIS’ GHOSTLY UNDERGROUND METRO NETWORK
  • THE NOTRE-DAME IS THE MOST VISITED MONUMENT IN PARIS

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Paris, France’s capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honor.

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Special Food

1. Baguette It is safe to say that Paris is the place on Earth with the highest density of top-quality, artisanal baguettes. Each year a competition is held to elect the ‘Meilleure Baguette de Paris’, and the list of best-baguette awardees is a good resource to select your provider. Don‚t forget to tear off the crusty, still-warm tip and nibble …

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Do’s & Dont’s

Paris Do’s Do say ‚Bonjour‚ when engaging with another person. This includes all salespeople, servers, front desk, etc. Bonus points for adding a ‚Monsieur‚ or ‚Madame‚. Do seek out locals, or at least try to talk to them at a picnic or in a bar. But try to drop a couple of words in French. It‚s a good conversation starter. …

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