In no particular order, here are a few fun trivial facts of Paris.
Paris, the capital of France, is often called La Ville Lumière (meaning ‘The City of Light’. But, unbeknownst to many, beneath this bustling city, lies a dark subterranean world holding the remains of 6 million of its former inhabitants. The Catacombs of Paris.
Enjoy an unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower's light show from the Trocadero Gardens. It’s free, always open, and accessible to everyone. In the 16th arrondissement, across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower.
Are you a museum lover? Paris is a dream come true. Your challenge is choosing which museums to see and how much time to spend in museums, as there are around 130 museums in Paris. Historical Museums, Personal Art Museums, Free Museums, Museums for the City of Paris, Museums of International Culture, Science Museums, Museums for Kids, Museums that are Monuments, Modern Art Museums, Special Focus Museums, Church Based Museums, Decorative Arts, and Special Exhibitions.
Thirty-seven bridges cross the Seine river within the city’s boundaries. Some are for pedestrians or trains, most carry motor-traffic and two bridges carry all three. The Pont des Arts - is considered the most romantic bridge in Paris. Linking the right bank, near the Louvre and the left bank a few meters away from the Pont Neuf. Legend is that if lovers lock a padlock with their names onto the bridge, their love will last forever. Romantic, right?
A croissant is the epitome of French pastry, known by its crescent shape (croissant means crescent in French). The original croissant was called Kipfel and originated in Austria in 1683. It was created in honor of the Austrian victory over the Turks and modeled after the crescent on the Turkish flag. August Zang, an Austrian artillery officer, is credited with bringing the croissant to France when he opened his own Viennese bakery in Paris.
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