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Ah, Paris! A city shrouded in a haze of romance, where all lovers dream of visiting, the capital of world fashion, art, and baguettes. The Champs Elysees, the Louvre, French champagne, Notre Dame Cathedral ... The sights of Paris can be listed endlessly. And everyone has heard of them.


Getting to know Paris based on little-known facts


45 facts about Paris - a city with 38,000 restaurants


But some things are unknown or little known to the general public. For example, that more dogs live in Paris than children, or that the shortest street is less than 6 meters long.


We at Bemorepanda thought you might be interested in learning more about the French capital. We have compiled a list of 45 interesting facts that will give you a better idea of this European city.


1. Tom Cruise could have been made an honorary citizen of Paris, but his candidacy was rejected


Due to Cruz's association with Scientology and what many considered him to be the leader of the cult, the Paris authorities voted against it in 2005.


Our reference: Scientology is the belief that the spiritual essence of a person exists separately from his body and can live several lives. This religious movement appeared in the middle of the 20th century.


2. Counting trees is an official job in Paris


A man counts all the trees in Paris and gets paid for it; how do you like such a job? There are already 484,000 trees officially registered, and more are planned to be planted in the coming years. Paris is currently among the cities in Europe with the highest forest cover.


By the way, 222 trees in Paris are remarkable either for their beauty or fantastic shape, their history or rarity. For example, in the Parc du Champ-de-Mars, the oriental plane tree (Platanus orientalis, L.) grows, which is distinguished by its age (planted in 1814) and an unusual cluster of 6 trunks.


3. There are 450 parks and gardens in Paris


Parisians are picnic lovers, which explains why the city has 450 parks and gardens scattered throughout the city. However, there are many parks and squares in Paris,


In particular, the Luxembourg Gardens, in addition to vegetation, is notable because there are 106 statues and three fountains.


4. There are more dogs in Paris than children.


In Paris they love dogs very much, there are more of them in the city than children. There are about 300,000 dogs in Paris or one for every seven people and every two children (out of a population of 2.1 million).


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Parisians value their dogs as much as their free time, which is why dogs accompany their owners to places that the rest of the world reserves only for people: restaurants, shops, and public transport. Wherever the Parisian goes, the dog too... well, almost.


Ironically, dogs are banned from most city parks and green spaces—perhaps one of the reasons why they are accepted almost everywhere.


5. There are five Statues of Liberty in Paris


Many people will find it strange that there are several replicas of the Statues of Liberty in Paris, given that the most famous of them are located in New York, USA.


The Statue of Liberty is one of the attractions in New York and the whole USA. The fact that there are five authentic models of the Statue of Liberty in Paris is explained by the fact that it was a joint Franco-American project dedicated to the friendship of the two peoples.


6. A Boldini painting was found in a Parisian apartment that had been locked up for over half a century.


The apartment in Paris was locked up for about 70 years. Someone was paying rent for it every month, and when the tenant died, a painting by Giovanni Boldini worth over $2 million was found inside.


The background of this find is as follows: in 1942, a young Parisian woman, fearing persecution by the Nazis, fled to the south of France, leaving behind a luxurious apartment in Paris, to which she never returned. Seventy years later, this hidden treasure trove of art and antiques was finally discovered for the first time.


The painting is a portrait of Giovanni Boldini's muse, Martha de Florian. The famous Parisian socialite and actress are pictured wearing a beautiful revealing pink muslin gown. The painting was painted in 1888 when de Florian was only 24 years old.


But the most exciting thing is that it turns out the deceased owner of this apartment was none other than the granddaughter of Marthe de Florian. It was from the love notes, and letters between de Florian and Boldini found in the apartment that the woman in the painting was identified.


45 facts about Paris - a city with 38,000 restaurants


7. There is a law about the exact recipe for making baguettes.


You'll need to follow the 1993 decree. For bread to be recognized as a Parisian baguette, it must meet specific size requirements and have a sure dough consistency.


8. Paris was originally a Roman city called Lutetia.


In 52 BC, Roman traders operating along the river seized control of Parisia and changed the name to Lutetia. These are just a few of the many intriguing variations of the name of Paris.


9. The first photograph of people was taken in Paris


This intriguing little thing about Paris, France, first appeared in 1838. The picture shows the boulevard Temple; in the left corner, a man shines his shoes.


10. Notre Dame is considered the zero point of Paris


If you visit the area, you can find a miniature compass in the concrete in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. This place is in the center of Paris because it is zero point.


This small geographical marker judges the distance from Paris to all other places.


The Paris Zero Point - one of the so-called "zero kilometers" around the world - marks the supposedly exact center of a city or country. All other locations are considered to be measured as the distance emanating from that point.


11. It is forbidden to distribute night images of the Eiffel Tower.


Distribution means that the publication and sale of these images are prohibited. However, posting these images on social media is entirely legal.


A small clarification: taking pictures of the Eiffel Tower at night is not at all forbidden if it concerns any ordinary person. But for professionals, the situation is different.


The Eiffel Tower lighting and twinkling lights are copyrighted, so professional use of images of the Eiffel Tower at night requires prior permission and may incur fees.


Therefore, professionals should contact the management company of the Eiffel Tower to inquire about the terms of use of images depending on the case.


12. Paris has an underground city.


Paris is undeniably a beautiful city, but it also boasts an entire city beneath it, known as the Paris Underground City, or catacombs. Nevertheless, it is a grim place where the remains of more than 6 million Parisians are kept.


13. Paris is not the largest French-speaking city in the world.


The capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa, is the rightful holder of this title. Paris has a population of over 2 million, while Kinshasa has over 12 million people who use French as their official language.


14. It will take you about 144 days to see the entire Louvre


To be more precise, it would take at least 200 days to see everything in the Louvre. Given the magnificence of the Louvre exhibits, more than this time is needed because it would require standing in front of each of them for only 30 seconds.


This is even though the Louvre Museum contains more than 380,000 exhibits and displays 35,000 works of art in eight curatorial departments.


15. In Paris, an annual competition for the best baguette in the city is held.


Paris hosts an annual Baguette Grand Prix to determine the best French bread in the city. 200 bakers take this challenge seriously - the winner gets at least 4,000 euros in cash, fame in France, and additional customers for their bakery!


45 facts about Paris - a city with 38,000 restaurants


16. Women in Paris were once forbidden to wear trousers.


Until 2012, women were not allowed to wear pants in public. All women were prohibited from wearing "men's clothes" under legislation that went into effect in 1800, and those who wished to do so had to obtain police permission.


However, even with the law in place, women continued to wear pants without any repercussions. It wasn't until 2012 that the law was finally repealed, thanks to the efforts of Najad Vallo-Belkasem, a former minister for women's rights, who argued that the law could no longer be compatible with contemporary values.


17. The Eiffel Tower was almost destroyed during World War II


The order to demolish the Eiffel Tower was given shortly before the liberation of Paris in August 1944.


18. Paris is home to one of the most famous paintings in the world.


"Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci, the most prestigious and famous work of art in the world, is stored in the Louvre in Paris. Although the artwork is well known, many people are often shocked by how tiny it is when they see it live. Its exact dimensions are 77 cm × 53 cm.


Since 2005, the Mona Lisa has been exhibited in a protective glass case in a secluded splendor in the center of the hall. This unique treatment is partly due to the need to ensure the preservation of such a famous work but also to the requirements of conservation: the result was not painted on canvas but on a poplar board, which warped over the years, causing cracks.


19. There are 37 bridges in Paris


Considered the most beautiful bridge in the world, the Pont Alexandre III, the Pont Bier Hakeim with breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower, Pont Neuf (Pont Neuf), the city's oldest surviving bridge, and the Pont des Arts are just some of the most famous and stunning bridges of Paris worth visiting.


20. There are about 38,000 restaurants in Paris


There are about 12,000 restaurants in the very center of Paris. Ninety-four have one Michelin star, 12 have two, and 10 have three stars. After Tokyo, Japan, Paris has the.


Our reference: a Michelin star is a restaurant's rating regarding the quality of cuisine and other parameters.


21. You can shoot video in Paris for free


You may be shocked to learn that. It's free except for filming in museums, parks, or swimming pools, where fees apply.

No wonder many films, commercials, etc., are filmed daily in Paris. Yes, most movies shot in Paris did not pay for the use of locales. However, if this is a large production, you need permission from the authorities.


45 facts about Paris - a city with 38,000 restaurants


22. There are 6486 streets in Paris


Rue Degré in the 2nd arrondissement is the smallest at just 5.75 meters, while Rue Vaugirard in the 15th arrondissement is the longest at 4.3 kilometers.


23. The Eiffel Tower was originally a temporary structure.


The structure was supposed to last only 20 years before being destroyed. However, after it became popular and people came from afar to see it, it forever changed the history of Paris and France as a whole. The tower has become a hallmark of France and a popular tourist destination.


24. The Eiffel Tower was once considered ugly


The famous writer Guy de Maupassant dined daily at the Eiffel Tower restaurant, as it was the only place in the city where he could not see her because he considered her too disgusting for his eyes. But today, it is one of the most stunning sights in France and worldwide.


25. When the Eiffel Tower needs to be repainted, it's done by hand.


Every time a building needs to be painted, 60 tons of paint is applied by hand. Since its construction, the tower has been repainted 19 times, an average of every seven years.


26. The tradition of "locks of love" did not originate in Paris


Due to a failed romance between two young lovers, Nada and Rel, the custom of locking padlocks was born in a tiny Serbian village.


Young women in the city decided to start locking padlocks with their names and the names of their lovers on the "bridge of love" and then throwing the keys into the river as a sign of a lifelong commitment without treason because the relationship failed due to the infidelity of Rel, whose affair broke the heart, Nada.


Later, as a gesture of affection, everyone in the city and Serbia began padlocking, and the practice quickly spread throughout Europe.


27. Paris is the fashion capital of the world


It's undeniable that Parisian and French designers usually set the tone for fashion with world-class luxury fashion labels such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Balmain, Dior, L'Oreal, and more. French style has influenced the world, from haute couture to jewelry and handbag manufacturers.


28. Paris has the most beautiful avenue in the world


Avenue Champs Elysees is considered the most beautiful avenue in the world, although this statement is unofficial. This two-kilometer stretch of pavement between the Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe is lined with trees on both sides and is home to some of the most upscale shopping, nightlife, flagship stores, and museums in the world.


29. Notre Dame Cathedral has become the most visited attraction in Paris


As of 2019, the Eiffel Tower was visited by about 7 million people, and Notre Dame Cathedral by about 13 million.


30. The oldest permanent bridge in Paris is called Pont Neuf (Pont Neuf)


When the Pont Neuf was built, it was nicknamed the "New Bridge." The “New Bridge” eventually ceased to be the most unique because all the “old bridges” collapsed, and new ones had to be built, but it was impossible to change their purpose.

Even though the name reads "New," it is currently the oldest bridge in Paris.


45 facts about Paris - a city with 38,000 restaurants


31. Paris metro is the second busiest in Europe


With 5.23 million passengers daily, the Paris Metro is the second busiest metro system in Europe, just after the Moscow Metro.


32. Many tourists experience "Paris Syndrome."


Some visitors have a "Paris Syndrome" that frustrates them when visiting the city. The fact is that there, you can encounter things that could be more plausible, such as crime, dirty streets, and unfriendly locals. And all because, for a long time, Paris is usually depicted as entirely different - romantic and beautiful.


33. Paris is home to the most famous cabaret in the world.


Burlesque and cabaret clubs in Paris have a long history. Many of them are still in operation, and there is also the Moulin Rouge in Paris, the most famous cabaret in the whole world. The oldest nightclub, Paradis Latin, founded by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802, is also in Paris.


34. The very first Bloody Mary was made in Paris.


A young bartender named Fernand "Pete" Petiot invented the "Bloody Mary" at New York's Harry's in Paris in 1921. However, there are many urban legends surrounding who created the "Bloody Mary" because many would like to attribute this merit.


35. The main bell of Notre Dame Cathedral bears the name of Emmanuel


Bourdon Emmanuel, cast in 1686, is Notre Dame's largest, oldest, and most famous bell. When Emmanuel sounded during the liberation of Paris in 1944, it was named a National Historic Landmark, and campanologists (specialists involved in the scientific and musical study of bells) consider it one of the best bells in Europe.


36. From the base to the top of the Eiffel Tower, 1665 steps


The climb from the foot of the Eiffel Tower to its top is 1665 steps. The stairs from the second to the third floor are not accessible to the general public. So you wouldn't have to go through all of them.


To go up from the second floor, you need to use the Duolift elevators waiting for visitors on the upper platform of the second floor. By the way, to walk up one foot, you will need it in 10 minutes).


However, real athletes can climb the stairs from the ground to the top in less than 10 minutes! The Tower regularly hosts a "Vertical Race" race in which dozens of athletes from all over the world compete to climb the 1,665 steps to the top as quickly as possible.


The men's record belongs to Pole Piotr Lobodzinski, who climbed up in less than 8 minutes, and the women's record belongs to Australian Susie Walsham - less than 10 minutes!


45 facts about Paris - a city with 38,000 restaurants


37. Rue Des Degrés - the shortest street in Paris, its length is only 5.75 meters


It has a staircase leading to Rue Beauregard, just a few meters from the Porte Saint-Denis from Rue Clery. The shortest street in Paris, rue Degre, is only 5.75 meters long and 3.30 meters wide.


38. Disneyland is the second most visited attraction in Paris


Instead of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, or the Arc de Triomphe, Disneyland is the second most visited place in Paris after Notre Dame Cathedral! Eleven million people visit the theme park in Paris every year. The most popular Disney characters, rides, events, and restaurants can be found at Disneyland Paris, which opened its doors in 1992.


39. It took 30 years to build the Arc de Triomphe


In 1806, Napoleon ordered the construction of the famous arch in honor of the Grand Army. After 30 years, in 1836, it was finally completed. If you have ever been to the Arc de Triomphe, you know it was worth the wait.


40. Paris is one of the most expensive cities to live in the world.


Anyone who wants to move to Paris should keep this in mind. Living in Paris is expensive, especially in the city center. Paris is consistently ranked as one of the most expensive cities in the world, along with centers such as New York, Hong Kong, and Singapore.


It is estimated that you will need a monthly salary of 1,500 euros to meet your basic needs. A one-bedroom apartment in Paris can cost between 1,000 and 3,000 euros per month, with costs per person reaching up to 1,000 euros, excluding rent.


41. There are 20 districts in the city


Paris is divided into 20 different arrondissements or "districts" as commonly known.


42. Becoming a taxi driver in Paris costs an average of 160,000 euros


There are two ways to get a driver's license in Paris. In a government agency, it's free. However, no one follows this path due to the long waiting period of more than 14 years.


The second option is to purchase a license from a taxi driver who has retired or stopped working for other reasons. That's where this incredible amount is now coming from. There is no predetermined selling price; instead, determine its value using current open market prices. In addition, the market price ranges from 160 to 200 thousand euros.


43. The city has the largest wholesale food market in the world.


This gourmet metropolis hosts the world's largest food market. Over two square kilometers of fresh produce is available at Rungis International Market.


Every day, 20,000 people buy fruits, vegetables, meat, cheese, and fish at the market. Usually, open only to companies, the market welcomes buyers on the second Friday of the month.


44. There are no stop signs on the roads of Paris.


Paris is now free of "STOP" signs (the city removed them in 2016). They have been replaced with traffic lights because too many of them exist!


45. The Eiffel Tower is the most valuable attraction in Europe


It is estimated at 435 billion euros.




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In the Turkish restaurants in Ankara, Istanbul and Bursa, every meal on the terrace is packaged in a plastic capsule.


Customers are disinfected with Turkish cologne, which contains more than 70% ethanol, to kill the virus that has killed 4,861 people in Turkey since March.

The first restaurants of this kind open in the coming weeks in Istanbul, Ankara and Bursa, with the start of the summer season.

 Each capsule is disinfected with ozone or ultraviolet lamps.

 The capsules were imposed by Ankara authorities after the number of infections increased after the restrictions were lifted and people were allowed in parks, restaurants, gyms and barbershops.


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Would you like to live in a former prison? And study at the mall? In any case, people were not made any offers before they ended up in buildings that were previously used for a completely different purpose. It is obvious that not all buildings are universal, but this does not stop some businessmen from making a supermarket in the old theater building or converting it into a church into a grocery store. It sounds like a complete fiction, however, these are all real cases that actually happened. 16 buildings that pretend to be something else await you next! Bemorepanda collected some cool pics.

 

"My apartment building used to be a school."

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Starbucks at the site of an old car wash

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"This thrift store used to be a bowling alley."

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Bank converted to McDonald's

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“My house used to be a police station and my bathroom is an old prison cell. The old window is still in place. "

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Church converted into a grocery store

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"My college used to be a shopping mall."

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“The Subway Café I visited today used to be a bank. Instead of removing the vault, they just put the seats inside it. "

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This gym used to be a bank

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Regular residential building converted to Burger King, Columbus, Georgia, USA

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This supermarket in Venice used to be a theater

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“My school used to be a bank. My lesson takes place in the vault "

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Former gas station remodeled at Starbucks, Miami, Florida, USA

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This supermarket used to be a hockey stadium. They even decided not to remove the scoreboard.

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“The local Mexican restaurant used to be Chinese. Instead of painting over a drawing on the wall, they just drew a sombrero on the pandas. "

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This decommissioned aircraft is now a McDonald's branch, New Zealand.

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Sometimes the owners and employees of restaurants can be dishonest .. and on the leg .. and everything else. In any kitchen, people work who, in turn, make mistakes, but some make them by accident, while others simply because they are shameless pigs who do not respect their customers. Bemorepanda have collected 20 stories for you, when people took pictures of various abominations in restaurants and cafes, which will remind you to always check what you eat and where.


“Found this in my food at the Taco Bell restaurant. I'm sick"

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“A restaurant in Philadelphia known for its fried wings. Pretty disgusting .. "

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A diner in which it is unlikely that now anyone will order anything, except for those who like this kind of piquancy

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"A new cutting board has appeared in a local Chinese restaurant"

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In the window of one of the restaurants. Pay attention to his hands - he is wearing one glove

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Buffet at Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, France

 

"At a local fast food"

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This is how they defrost chicken in this restaurant

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Subway employee poking her feet right behind the counter

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And this girl spits on food for likes

 


"Found a bolt in my chili plate"

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"I found this in my drink at the restaurant."

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Yes, it's a stink beetle.

 

"Local taco flavor"

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"A restaurant where employees stand on the counter (right at the place where food is prepared) without shoes."

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"In a restaurant that sells ice cream"

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"A serving of jam on a plate in a prestigious restaurant .."

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"I think I found the secret ingredient in these chicken sandwiches."

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And, unfortunately, it's a trash can.

 

“My husband and I went on a date to a famous restaurant in downtown Fullerton [California, USA] where he ordered soup of the day. Potatoes with a strange addition. They seem to be out of cream. "

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"A sign of a bad restaurant when it hangs over your table."

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"These door curtains at a sushi restaurant"

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Even though some bans have begun to rise gradually, with citizens now more free to act, the coronavirus pandemic is still a risk and should not be treated differently.


 On the occasion of the reopening of relaxation spaces but also of "social connection", including bars, terraces or restaurants, some special "tools" were created for location owners to ensure that their customers fully comply with the rules of social distance,  which are still in force.

Thus, even if some find this extremely funny, in addition to the indispensable protective mask and gloves, special tables have appeared against the unwanted approach of this period.  In the United States, several owners of bars and terraces have already appropriated them, and customers seem not to have been reluctant about this invention, giving it a try and having fun at the same time with funny videos or photos in  which appear in the new hypostasis.

 The tables are individual and circular, with a space in the middle for a single person.  Thus, even if you want a closer relationship, if the other person you are with is inside the "table", this is practically impossible.


 In the form of huge lifebuoys, the protection tables are supported on metal structures provided with wheels.  Thus, customers can get closer to each other to beak a glass at a distance of about 1.5 meters from each other.  These personal protective tables appeared on May 16 at the Fish Tales Bar & Grill in Ocean City, Maryland, United States and were appreciated by customers, happy to be able to rotate freely from one "table" to another.


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