Paris Facts
Paris Facts II
Landmarks and Monuments
Les jeux Olympiques
Les jeux Olympiques II
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What is the nickname for Paris?

The City of Lights

100

What happened to the Notre Dame de Paris during April of 2019?

It was destroyed by fire.

100

This iconic tower was built for the 1889 Paris World's Fair.

The Eiffel Tower / la Tour Eiffel

100

How many new sports are there in the Olympics this year?

Four (climbing, skateboarding, breakdancing, surfing)

100

Where does the OPening Ceremony take place? 

On the Seine River

200

About how wide or many miles across is Paris?

6 miles

200

What river divides Paris into two parts?

the Seine

200

This large white domed church is located in the Montmartre neighborhood in the north of Paris.

Sacré-Cœur

200

Where will the surfing events take place?

Tahiti
200

Where is the Olympic flame lit (in what country)?

Greece

300

Who built the Eiffel Tower? (First and Last name)

Gustav Eiffel

300

Name one famous painting located within the Louvre art museum.

The Mona Lisa

300

The art museum was originally the royal palace and now has a glass pyramid entryway.

Le Louvre

300

Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals so far? 

The USA

300

What is the mascot of the 2024 Paris Olympics?

Les Phryges

400

What is the population of Paris if you include the suburbs of Paris? (+ / - 1 million)

12 million people

400

Who created the wide boulevards of Paris and rebuilt the city center?

Napoleon III

400

This large famous park has a palace and gardens. 

Le Jardin du Luxembourg

400

How many countries are participating in the Olympics this year?

206

400

How many tourists are expected to visit Paris in the summer of 2024? (+/- 1 million)

15 million

500

What is likely the most famous street within Paris?

les Champs-Élysées

500

Paris is a multicultural city. What percentage of the population is from countries outside of France?

20%

500

The arch was built by Napoleon in 1806 to commemorate France's military achievements.

l'Arc de Triomphe

500

In what year did the first MODERN Olympics take place? 

1896

500

How many athletes will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics? (+/- 1000)

10, 500

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