Paris Facts
True or False: There are more dogs than children in Paris.
True!
True or False: French Fries originated in France.
False
What is the most common letter in the French language?
e
What is Madame's favorite color?
Black
What is the capital city of France?
Paris
What is the nickname for Paris?
The City of Light (La Ville Lumière)
Do the French eat snails and frog legs?
Yes, they do
What rank is French as a spoken language in the world?
French is the fifth most spoken language globallly.
What is the name of Madame's husband?
Tim
True or False: The first ever photograph of a person was taken in Paris.
True
True or False: There are no stop signs in Paris
True
How long do dinners usually last in France?
2-3 hours
France is the official language of how many countries?
29
What is the name of Madame's car?
Pearl
What king of France had the record for the shortest ever reign, lasting only 20 minutes?
King Louis XlX
How many hours ahead is Paris compared to Central Standard Time?
7 hours ahead
What is the national dish of France?
Beef bourguignon.
How many years was French the official language of England?
300 years
What is the name of Madame's cat?
Zed
How many different kinds of cheese does France produce?
1,500 different cheeses
What cathedral is considered to be the "Point Zero" of Paris?
What do they call pain au chocolat in the south of France?
Chocolatine
How many different dialects does the French Language have?
75 different local dialects.
What color is Madame's house?
Yellow
Why does the height of the Eiffel Tower change in the summer and winter?
The Eiffel Tower's height changes due to thermal expansion and contraction. It is taller in the summer than it is in the winter.