Construction
This tower, originally planned as a temporary structure, is now one of the most visited landmarks in the world.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
The Louvre Museum was originally used as this before becoming an art museum.
What is a royal palace?
This landmark’s lights were installed in 1985, meaning its night-time illumination is still under copyright.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
The Eiffel Tower was built in this many years.
What is two years and two months?
This part of the Palace of Versailles had such a strong scent it often caused visitors to feel nausea.
What is the Gardens of Versailles?
Napoleon ordered the construction of this massive triumphal arch in 1806 to honor his army's victories.
What is the Arc de Triomphe?
This grand cathedral, damaged in a 2019 fire, has witnessed the coronation of Napoleon and other historical events.
What is Notre-Dame?
This medieval landmark is known for its flying buttresses and three pipe organs.
What is Notre-Dame?
The Palace of Versailles’ gardens cover more than this many acres.
What is 30,000?
The Arc de Triomphe was inspired by arches from this ancient civilization.
What is Rome?
The Palace of Versailles was commissioned by this French king, known as the "Sun King."
Who is Louis XIV?
The Louvre became a public museum following this major French historical event.
What is the French Revolution?
Over 7.7 million people visited this royal residence in 2017 alone.
What is the Palace of Versailles?
The Hall of Mirrors in Versailles contains this many mirrors.
What is 357?
The Eiffel Tower was repurposed for this type of transmission, which helped justify keeping it after its original planned dismantling.
What is radio and telecommunications?
The Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles was decorated with mirrors made by craftsmen stolen from this city.
What is Venice?
The Arc de Triomphe honors those who fought and died in these two conflicts.
What are the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars?
The names of military victories and generals are engraved on this Parisian monument.
What is the Arc de Triomphe?
The Louvre Museum has approximately this much exhibition space, measured in square feet.
What is 230,000?
This monarch’s art collection helped begin the Louvre’s vast collection.
Who is Francis I?
The Louvre’s modern glass pyramid entrance was designed by this American architect.
Who is I.M. Pei?
Beneath the Arc de Triomphe lies this somber tribute to fallen soldiers.
What is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
The Louvre is home to this ancient Greek statue, known for its missing arms.
What is the Venus de Milo?
Notre-Dame’s construction began in this year.
What is 1163?
In 2019, this famous French landmark suffered severe fire damage, leading to an ongoing restoration effort.
What is the Notre-Dame?