Paris Facts
What is the nickname for Paris?
The City of Lights
What happened to the Notre Dame de Paris during April of 2019?
It was destroyed by fire.
This iconic tower was built for the 1889 Paris World's Fair.
The Eiffel Tower / la Tour Eiffel
How many new sports are there in the Olympics this year?
Four (climbing, skateboarding, breakdancing, surfing)
Where does the OPening Ceremony take place?
On the Seine River
About how wide or many miles across is Paris?
6 miles
What river divides Paris into two parts?
the Seine
This large white domed church is located in the Montmartre neighborhood in the north of Paris.
Sacré-Cœur
Where will the surfing events take place?
Where is the Olympic flame lit (in what country)?
Greece
Who built the Eiffel Tower? (First and Last name)
Gustav Eiffel
Name one famous painting located within the Louvre art museum.
The Mona Lisa
The art museum was originally the royal palace and now has a glass pyramid entryway.
Le Louvre
Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals so far?
The USA
What is the mascot of the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Les Phryges
What is the population of Paris if you include the suburbs of Paris? (+ / - 1 million)
12 million people
Who created the wide boulevards of Paris and rebuilt the city center?
Napoleon III
This large famous park has a palace and gardens.
Le Jardin du Luxembourg
How many countries are participating in the Olympics this year?
206
How many tourists are expected to visit Paris in the summer of 2024? (+/- 1 million)
15 million
What is likely the most famous street within Paris?
les Champs-Élysées
Paris is a multicultural city. What percentage of the population is from countries outside of France?
20%
The arch was built by Napoleon in 1806 to commemorate France's military achievements.
l'Arc de Triomphe
In what year did the first MODERN Olympics take place?
1896
How many athletes will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics? (+/- 1000)
10, 500