Paris - City Sights

Eiffel Tower

Approximately how many visitors does the Eiffel Tower see every year?

7 million

Between which years was the Eiffel Tower built?

1887 - 1889

How high is the Eiffel Tower?

1,063 feet / 324m

Initially, the Eiffel Tower was to be torn down after it was first used. Why wasn’t it?

It turned out to be a good mast

The Eiffel Tower was built to be a grand entrance for which world's fair?

Exposition Universelle

What happened to the Eiffel Tower on January 3, 1956?

It was damaged by fire

What have you been able to find on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower every winter since 2004?

Ice Rink

What material was the Eiffel Tower built with?

Wrought Iron

What’s the name of the park between the Eiffel Tower and the École Militaire?

Champ de Mars

Which company advertised on the Eiffel Tower using 250,000 electric lights between 1925 and 1934?

Citroën

Which of the following is the name of a restaurant in the Eiffel Tower?

Jules Verne

Who constructed the Eiffel Tower?

Gustave Eiffel

Whose names are engraved on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower?

French scientists

In which city is the Eiffel Tower located?

Paris

What is the nickname given to the Eiffel Tower by the Parisians?

La Dame de Fer (The Iron Lady)

What is the primary material used to construct the Eiffel Tower?

Iron

Who was the engineer behind the design of the Eiffel Tower?

Gustave Eiffel

How often is the Eiffel Tower painted?

Every 7 years

What unique feature was added to the Eiffel Tower in 2000?

LED lights for night illuminations

How many steps lead to the Eiffel Tower's second floor, known for its views and dining?

674

How tall is the Eiffel Tower?

Approximately 300 meters (984 feet)

What was the original purpose of the Eiffel Tower?

To serve as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair

When was the Eiffel Tower completed?

1889

Arc de Triomphe

How high is the Arc de Triomphe?

164 feet

How many French heroes’ names are engraved on the Arc de Triomphe?

660

How many steps is it to the top of the Arc de Triomphe?

284

The Arc de Triomphe was built to commemorate a victory in which battle?

The battle of Austerlitz 1805

The Roman Arch of Titus was inaugurated on July 29, 1836; the six-year anniversary of which revolution?

The July Revolution

What's around the Arc de Triomphe?

A roundabout

What’s under the Arc de Triomphe?

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

What year was the Arc de Triomphe finished?

1836

Which of the following attractions is the closest to the Arc de Triomphe?

The Champs-Elysées

Who had the original idea for the Arc de Triomphe?

Emperor Napoleon

Whose body was carried through the Arc de Triomphe on his funeral on December 15, 1840?

Napoleon Bonaparte

In which Parisian square is the Arc de Triomphe located?

Place Charles de Gaulle

Who commissioned the construction of the Arc de Triomphe?

Napoleon Bonaparte

What annual event concludes with a ceremonial finish at the Arc de Triomphe?

Tour de France

What lies beneath the Arc de Triomphe?

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I

Which architect designed the Arc de Triomphe?

Jean Chalgrin

Which famous French military leader's remains were passed under the Arc de Triomphe on their way to their final resting place?

Napoleon Bonaparte

What is the primary purpose of the Arc de Triomphe?

To honor France's fallen in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

On which famous avenue is the Arc de Triomphe located?

Champs-Élysées

How many roads connect to the roundabout at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris?

12

In which year was the construction of the Arc de Triomphe completed?

1836

Notre Dame

How much does the large bell in the southern tower of the Notre-Dame weigh?

13 tonnes

In what year was the Notre-Dame finished?

1345

Notre-Dame was one of the first buildings in the world to use what?

Flying buttresses

One of the cathedral’s most popular attractions is the window pictured. What’s the name of this window?

The Rose Window

The building of the Notre-Dame commenced in 1163 when who was King of France?

Louis VII

“The Hunchback of Notre-Dame” is about a hunchback ringer called what?

Quasimodo

These figures are equipped to the Notre-Dame. What are they called?

Gargoyles

This man had himself crowned emperor by the Notre-Dame on December 2, 1804?

Napoleon Bonaparte

What’s the name of the church bell in the southern tower of the Notre-Dame?

Emmanuel

What’s the name of the island in the river Seine where the Notre-Dame stands?

Ile de la Cité

Which river runs next to Notre-Dame Cathedral?

The Seine

Which style was the Notre-Dame built in?

Gothic

Who designed the Notre-Dame?

Maurice de Sully

What type of building is Notre-Dame?

A cathedral

What event in 2019 significantly damaged Notre Dame?

A fire

What famous creature is said to live in the shadows of Notre Dame, according to a well-known novel?

Quasimodo

Which river is Notre Dame located near?

Seine

What architectural style is Notre Dame primarily known for?

Gothic

What feature atop Notre Dame is famous for its gargoyles?

The gutters

Who is the author of the literary work that prominently features Notre Dame in its story?

Victor Hugo

How many bells does Notre Dame Cathedral have?

10

What significant feature was added to Notre Dame during its 19-th century restoration?

The spire

When did the construction of Notre Dame begin?

1163