Travel Trivia Quiz: Paris, France

Full of iconic architecture and tumultuous history, Paris is an exciting city to learn more about. As France’s capital and a major European city that is also a global center for art, fashion, food, and culture, the facts about Paris uncovered in this quiz will hopefully bring out your love for this historic city.

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1. Question 1 of 20

   1. Question

   How many STOP road signs can you find in Paris?

   • 0
   • 100
   • 1000
   • 10000
2. Question 2 of 20

   2. Question

   Besides having the moniker “the City of Love,” what alias does Paris also have?

   • City of Romance
   • City of Frites
   • City of Art
   • City of Lights
3. Question 3 of 20

   3. Question

   Paris is home to the same iconic monument (albeit a bit smaller than the original) that most people attribute as a symbol of American freedom. What is it?

   • Statue of Liberty
   • Grand Canyon
   • Washington Monument
   • Lincoln Memorial
4. Question 4 of 20

   4. Question

   

   Constructed for the 1889 World’s Fair, the Eiffel Tower was originally built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. Upon the unveiling, what did Parisians NOT call it?

   • A "truly tragic street lamp"
   • A "useless and monstrous" eyesore that would taint Paris forever
   • “Historic and amazing”
   • A "hideous column with railings”
5. Question 5 of 20

   5. Question

   With over 19 million visitors annually, where did Paris rank on the list of most-visited cities in the world?

   • First
   • Second
   • Third
   • Fourth
6. Question 6 of 20

   6. Question

   Paris wasn’t always called Paris! When the Romans conquered the area that is present-day Paris in 52 BC, the city had a different name. Which of the following was the first name of the area that is now Paris?

   • Lutetia
   • Pompeii
   • Carthage
   • Verulamium
7. Question 7 of 20

   7. Question

   

   Which classic cocktail was invented in Paris in 1921?

   • Old Fashioned
   • Margarita
   • Bloody Mary
   • Martini
8. Question 8 of 20

   8. Question

   Since being built, the Eiffel Tower is painted by hand at a frequency of how many years?

   • Every 10
   • Every 15
   • Every 50
   • Every 7
9. Question 9 of 20

   9. Question

   Historically, what is the most visited attraction in Paris?

   • Eiffel Tower
   • Arc de Triomphe
   • Notre Dame Cathedral
   • Louvre Museum
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    As of 2018, what is the SECOND MOST visited attraction in Paris?

    • Eiffel Tower
    • Arc de Triomphe
    • Louvre Museum
    • Disney Land Paris
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    11. Question

    There was a law imposed in 1800 that said women could not wear this item. (The law was not formally abolished until 2012!)

    • Lipstick
    • Pants
    • High Heels
    • Overalls
12. Question 12 of 20

    12. Question

    Housed in the Louvre Museum, the world-famous Mona Lisa portrait garners over how many visitors per year?

    • 500,000
    • 1 million
    • 5 million
    • 10 million
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    How many years did it take for the Arc de Triomphe to be complete?

    • 5 years
    • 10 years
    • 30 years
    • 50 years
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    14. Question

    Which of these famous artists did NOT spend time living in Paris?

    • Picasso
    • Monet
    • Rembrandt
    • Dali
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    15. Question

    True or False? It is illegal for professional photographers to distribute images of the Eiffel Tower at night.

    • True
    • False
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    16. Question

    

    True or False? Paris is home to the oldest cabaret, which Napoleon Bonaparte founded in 1802

    • True
    • False
17. Question 17 of 20

    17. Question

    True or False? Paris has the largest wholesale food market in the world.

    • True
    • False
18. Question 18 of 20

    18. Question

    True or False? All distances in Paris are measured from the Notre Dame. This compass, called “Point Zero,” marks the center of Paris.

    • True
    • False
19. Question 19 of 20

    19. Question

    

    True or False? If you want to sell croissants in Paris there is a law that mandates that you have to follow an exact recipe.

    • True
    • False
20. Question 20 of 20

    20. Question

    True or False? There are more dogs in Paris than children.

    • True
    • False

More About Paris

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