Ahhh, Paris, the city of love, art, and baguettes! Who could resist its fashionable charms observed while sitting in a cozy bistro with a glass of red in their hand while donning a beret on their head and romanticizing everything they see around them? Truly, Paris is a city unlike any other in the world, or as my dad so lovingly calls it - the dog poo capital of the world (seriously, though, Paris has more dogs than kids living in it!). Anyway, I guess you came here to read some interesting facts about Paris, and you shall have them! Yup, this is our list of Paris facts - from ancient times to recent days, there are tons upon tons and tons of cool facts and mysterious myths stemming from this city.
Besides being the capital of dog poo, Paris is also the capital of fashion, croissants, and, well, France. And as with any capital city, it’s full of vibrant life, so before you visit Paris, bear in mind that not all of it is as pretty as in that episode of The Sopranos when Carmella visits it. But hey, that’s the part of the charm - from dirt, dust, and noise to gorgeous chateaus and incredible architecture, this city truly has it all. And, if you feel a bit tired after spending a couple of days in this overwhelming (-ly beautiful) city, you can always escape to Champagne, which is only about an hour north of Paris, and have a glass of bubbly to recuperate. One of the perks of visiting Paris, indeed!
Anyway, enough rambling, let’s skip straight to the interesting facts, shall we? You’ll find all fifty of them just a smidgen down below, and when you encounter one that thoroughly amuses you, be sure to upvote it. After that, share this Paris trivia article with anyone with whom you’d like to visit this gorgeous city!
#41 There Are 1,665 Steps From The Base To The Top Of The Eiffel Tower
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.
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#42 It Costs 160 000 Euros On Average To Become A Taxi Driver In Paris
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.
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#43 The Eiffel Tower Is The Most Valuable Icon In Europe
The tower is the most valuable landmark in Europe and is estimated to be worth 435 billion Euros.
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#44 The City Has The Largest Wholesale Food Market In The World
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.
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#45 Paris Doesn't Have Any “Stop” Signs On Its Roads
Paris is now a "STOP" free city, signs seem to have been replaced by traffic lights!
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