37 Interesting Facts About Paris you Probably Don’t Know

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Brace yourself. If you’re visiting Paris with an eye to seeing all the monuments, prepare for a long stay.

There are more than 1800 recognised monuments in Paris, and 173 museums. For obvious reasons, we’ll talk about some of the most well-known only.

The Eiffel Tower Isn’t Supposed to Be There

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The Louvre Is the Largest Art Gallery in the World

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The Catacombs are Creepy

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The Moulin Rouge Was the First Electrified Building in Paris

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The Pont Neuf Is the Oldest Bridge in Paris – Which Is Funny

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37 Interesting Facts About Paris you Probably Don’t Know

Brace yourself. If you’re visiting Paris with an eye to seeing all the monuments, prepare for a long stay.

There are more than 1800 recognised monuments in Paris, and 173 museums. For obvious reasons, we’ll talk about some of the most well-known only.

The Eiffel Tower Isn’t Supposed to Be There

1

The Louvre Is the Largest Art Gallery in the World

2

The Catacombs are Creepy

3

The Moulin Rouge Was the First Electrified Building in Paris

4

The Pont Neuf Is the Oldest Bridge in Paris – Which Is Funny

5

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