Ten things you didn’t know about Paris

Death separated us

The law in France permits marriage to a dead person. In order to have such a wedding, the applicant must prove that he / she was engaged to the deceased, seek his or her family’s approval and formally apply to the President of France himself. The phrase “until death separates us” is usually omitted from the wedding ceremony.

Easy drinking, snacks and condoms

In about 96% of French high schools, vending machines for contraception are placed. No matter, in France, a city called a condom.

Game of Thrones

Louis XI served as King of France for only 20 minutes. King John I was converted five months before his birth, but died at the age of five.

Report on non-stop traffic sign stop? Not in Paris

According to the Paris Police, only one “stop” traffic sign is installed in each capital city.

The world famous radio antenna

The Eiffel Tower was built in honor of the “Paris World’s Fair of 1889,” and was to be a temporary installation. The tower was saved from demolition for its use as a highly effective radio antenna. Its height varies by no less than 15 cm due to temperature changes, which causes it to shrink and expand its iron

The non-French toast

The name of the French toast, the well-known dish made from fried bread dipped in milk and egg batter, is in the US at all. The name may be edible because immigrants from France have made it popular in the country.

World tourism peak

France is the world-famous country, and the Louvre Museum in Paris is the most popular art museum.

World tourism peak

France is the world-famous country, and the Louvre Museum in Paris is the most popular art museum.

Napoleon’s altitude complex
Although Napoleon used to be treated as a particularly low man for years, his height was 1.69 meters – an average height for those days. The false reputation derives from a calculation error: its height has been documented in French units of measure, different from those we know, a fact that was unknown until a few years ago. Furthermore, the fact that the commander used to surround himself with particularly high bodyguards also contributed to the perpetuation of his dubious reputation. And if Napoleon is in business, the country has a law that bans calling pigs in the name of the French leader.

World tourism peak

France is the world-famous country, and the Louvre Museum in Paris is the most popular art museum.