Want to know more about Paris? Here are 10 Interesting Facts about Paris that you probably didn’t know.
And some more fun facts at the end of the video!
Enjoy watching!
So what did we learn about Paris?
-The Parisian metro is the 4th largest in the world.
Every Parisian will tell you that the metro is the best way to get around the city unless you like to walk a lot. Taxis are too few, and the streets are too narrow for cars, and there are not enough parking spots.
-It is one of the fashion capitals in the world.
All of the major fashion brands are represented in the French capital, and many fashion shows are held here as well. Fashion has always been of much importance among the Parisians.
-There are 470,000 trees in Paris.
Yes, they counted the trees in the city, which also means that there is about 1 tree for every 4 people in the city.
-Notre Dame has more than 13 million visitors per year.
The famous Notre Dame cathedral is the most visited monument in all of Paris. Yes, that’s right, the old church is more popular among visitors than the Eiffel Tower.
-The Catacombs of Paris.
There is a whole city under the city, and there are many stories and rumors about what happens underground, in the Parisian catacombs.
For example, people have reported mysterious secret societies that are having meetings underground. Most of the Catacombs are off-limits and forbidden to enter, but there are some parts where tourists are allowed to enter.
The Catacombs are underground ossuaries which hold the remains of about 2 million people.
-Walking from the north to the south of the city takes 2 hours.
If you enjoy walking, you can walk across the whole city in just 2 hours. It’s a large city with many residents, but it’s very compact within the city limits.
-Home to the world’s largest sundial.
Want to know what time it is, but don’t have a watch? Just walk to Place de la Concorde. There are roman numerals in the pavement around the giant obelisk, which functions as a sundial.
-It is often nicknamed as the City of Light, which is referring to a high-concentration of intellectuals.
-There are more dogs than children
-It is the biggest city in France, but not the largest French-speaking city
-You have to pay around €200,000 to be a Parisian taxi driver