Answer: Basilique du Sacré Coeur
Montmartre is the highest point in Paris, the name 'mountain of the martyr' comes from 250 AD when the Bishop of Paris was decapitated on the hill. St Dennis became the patron saint of France. Building commenced on the 'Basilica of the Sacred Heart' in 1873. The Blessed Sacrament was placed in a monstrance above the altar in 1885 and perpetual adoration has continued uninterrupted since this time. It is built of travertine stone which continually exudes calcite which has kept the building white despite aging and Paris pollution.
The Sainte-Chapelle (Holy Chapel) is located on the Ile de la Cité. It was built to house the Crown of Thorns and a fragment of The Cross.
Église de la Madeleine is a church that is built like a Greek temple in the city center. It was actually named the 'L'église de St-Marie-Madeleine' (Church of St Mary Magdalene) but it widely known as the Madeleine.
From Quiz: Paris Landmarks
Answer: Égout
The sewers are called égouts in French. Escarole is chicory and escargot is snails. Eflouge does not mean anything in French.
From Quiz: The Sewers of Paris
Answer: Île de la Cité
Easily defended from other tribes and vikings, this island in the middle of the Seine is now the home of the cathedral of Notre Dame and Sainte Chapelle.
From Quiz: A Walking Tour of Paris
Answer: Vincente Minnelli
Vincente Minelli, who married the actress Judy Garland, is the father of Liza Minelli.
From Quiz: All About Paris
Answer: between 300 and 350m
The official height of the Eiffel Tower is debatable. Figures range between 312 and 330m. The Eiffel Tower was constructed in 1889 for the World Expo. It has three levels with shops and a restaurant, not to mention the beautiful view over Paris.
From Quiz: It's All in Paris
Answer: 1858
Starting in 1858, tours were given in sections of the sewer. They became very popular during the time of the author Victor Hugo due to descriptions in his stories.
From Quiz: The Sewers of Paris
Answer: Mitterrand
François Mitterrand, who was president from 1981-95, has long been rumoured to have had links to the occult.
From Quiz: The Tourist's Paris
Answer: European Coal and Steel Community
The Paris Treaty entered into force in 1952. The ECSC was the first of the three European Communities. The European Defence Community was never realised.
From Quiz: All About Paris
Answer: Jim Morrison
Pere Lachaise already existed in 1804. Many famous people chose to be buried here (the composer Chopin or the great writer Oscar Wilde for example), but the most popular grave is still the resting place of the Doors' lead singer.
From Quiz: It's All in Paris
Answer: Musée du Louvre
The Palais du Louvre (Louvre Palace) was a fortress built by Phillip II in the 12th century. Charles V turned it into a royal residence in 1546 and it remained the home of the French royal family until 1674 when Louis XIV moved his family to the Palais of Versailles. During the revolution it was decreed that the Louvre should be used to display the nations masterpieces. The Musée du Louvre is the most visited museum in the world.
From Quiz: Paris Landmarks
Answer: They are large enough for a subway (tube/underground) train to pass through.
The tunnels that make up the Paris sewer system are very large, many the size of a subway (tube/underground) tunnel. The central channel can hold a boat while on both sides are paved walkways.
From Quiz: The Sewers of Paris
Answer: Place de la Concorde
This square held the guillotine that executed Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and the revolutionaries Danton and Robespierre. It is now home to a 23-metre high obelisk from Egypt.
From Quiz: The Tourist's Paris
Answer: Picasso
This 17th Century mansion, opened as the Musée Picasso in 1986, got its start by bequeathing many of Picasso's works inherited by the French government in lieu of the "death tax".
From Quiz: A Walking Tour of Paris
Answer: Celtic
The modern Paris was the capital of the Parisii, a Celtic tribe during the time of the Roman Empire.
From Quiz: All About Paris
Answer: They all have a roof sign saying 'Taxi Parisien'
You had better have nerves of steel! Be prepared to be driven very quickly, without much attention to such things as traffic lights or pedestrians. It's all part of the fun though.
From Quiz: Enjoy Your Trip to Paris
Answer: Place de la Concorde
The Place de la Concorde is the largest square in Paris covering 20 acres. It was originally called the Place de le Louis XV when a large statue of the king was placed there, in 1763, after he recovered from a serious illness. In 1792, during the French revolution, the statue was removed and replaced with another called 'Libertie' and it became known as the Place de la Révolution. A guillotine was placed in the square and 1119 people were beheaded there, including Louis XVI and Marie-Antionette. It had several more names before becoming the Place de la Concorde in 1830.
The Place de la Bastille was built at the site of the demolished Bastille prison. The Place des Vosges is the oldest square in Paris with many historic buildings. Place Vendôme is a prestigious square originally created to honour the armies of Louis XIV.
From Quiz: Paris Landmarks
Answer: marguerite
The word "marguerite" is of French origin. Marguerite is also a female name, French form of Margaret.
From Quiz: All About Paris
Answer: People could see the Seine flowing underneath
The Pont Neuf was the first modern bridge in Paris. Not only was its design and size very different from the previous bridges in Paris, but it was also the first bridge without shops and markets. Before the Pont Neuf, people in Paris were never able to really see the Seine flowing underneath a bridge because of the various sheds and shops on the bridges. That's why the inhabitants of Paris liked to come to the Pont Neuf: to watch their beloved Seine. The Pont Neuf still remains one of Paris' most famous bridges. The artist Christo for example, completely wrapped it in 1985.
From Quiz: It's All in Paris
Answer: Over 1000 miles
As the 21st century began the sewers extended for over 1000 miles.
From Quiz: The Sewers of Paris
Answer: Montmartre
The square is always stuffed to the gills with painters of varying styles and skills. The more aggressive ones corner you and start to draw you. Refuse payment at your own risk.
From Quiz: The Tourist's Paris
Answer: Malcolm McLaren
The song was recorded in 1994. Malcolm McLaren was the one time manager of the famous punk group "Sex Pistols".
From Quiz: All About Paris
Answer: Notre Dame
Initiated by Bishop Maurice de Sully in 1160, it was not completed until the fourteenth century. It was constructed on the site of a basilica dating from the fourth century, which was itself built on the site of a Roman temple dedicated to Jupiter. Its gothic gargoyles, facade, and carved portals make it one of the best examples of the metamorphosis from Roman to gothic style in European architectural history as the original plans for Notre-Dame followed the location's proceeding edifices. Before the renovation in the nineteenth century, Notre-Dame had become so dilapidated that animals were sheltered there by nearby inhabitants, something hard to imagine today. You must climb 386 steps to reach the top of the tower of Notre-Dame but the view is worth it. The last stairs are wooden, and they take you to the massive bronze bell in the tower.
From Quiz: It's All in Paris
Answer: Arc de Triomphe
The Arch of Triumph was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 after his victory at Austerlitz but wasn't completed until 1836 during Louis-Philippe's reign. The arch is adorned with many reliefs and has 30 shields with the names of Napoleon's successful battles. It also lists the names of 558 generals from the Napoleonic wars. Under the Arch is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the First World War. The body was interred here on Armistice day in 1920, the eternal flame that was lit was the first lit in Europe since 391 when the Vestal Virgin's fire was extinguished. It burns in memory of all the dead that were never identified in both world wars. The tomb carries the inscription (in French): "Here lies a French soldier who died for his fatherland 1914-1918".
The Fontaine des Innocents is a fountain built on the site of an old children's cemetery 'Cimetière des Innocents'.
From Quiz: Paris Landmarks
Answer: Eugène Belgrand
Engineer Eugène Belgrand redesigned the system along with the help of Baron Haussmann. Baron Haussmann had the title "Prefect for the Seine" and it was his responsiblity for the engineering. He created separate underground passages for drinking water and sewage using iron piping and digging techniques made possible by the Industrial Revolution.
From Quiz: The Sewers of Paris
Answer: Oscar Wilde
Wilde was a writer whose immensely popular works include "The Picture of Dorian Gray", "An Ideal Husband" and "The Importance of Being Earnest".
From Quiz: The Tourist's Paris
Answer: Maria Schneider
The movie was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. The part of Paul was played by Marlon Brando.
From Quiz: All About Paris
Answer: A pyramid
Since the late 18th century, when the Louvre was first opened to the public, this world-famous museum has ranked high on most visitors' lists of 'things to see in Paris.' Recent renovations, coupled with I. M. Pei's impressive glass pyramid have given the Louvre a more contemporary look. Parisians and visitors from around the world flocked in record numbers to the grand inauguration ceremonies in December 1993 of the 'New Louvre'.
From Quiz: It's All in Paris
Answer: Tour Eiffel
The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 for the World Exhibition celebrating the French Revolution of 1789. It was built by Gustave Eiffel who only had a permit for the tower to stand for twenty years but, as it proved valuable as a communications tower, the city decided to let it remain. It stands on the Champs de Mars, beside the Seine and was the tallest structure in the world until 1930. The lift cables were cut by the French in 1940 during Nazi occupation so that Hitler would have to climb the steps to the summit, which he never did. It was said that Hitler may have conquered France but he did not conquer the Eiffel Tower.
The Colonne de Juillet (July Column) is in the Place de la Bastille, it commemorates the July revolution in 1830 in which Charles X was replaced with Louis-Phillipe. The Obélisque de Luxor is an obelisk from the temple of Ramses II presented to France from Egypt.
From Quiz: Paris Landmarks
Answer: OECD
OECD is an acronym for Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. It was founded in 1961 and succeeded the Organization for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC), which had been set up in 1948 to coordinate the Marshall Plan for European economic recovery after World War II.
From Quiz: All About Paris
Answer: Centre Pompidou
After five years of construction, the Centre national d'art et de culture Georges Pompidou was inaugurated by the French president, Valery Giscard d'Estaing, on January 31, 1977. Renzo Piano, Richard Rogers and Gianfranco Franchini, the architects of the Centre Georges Pompidou, designed this building to be an 'expandable spatial diagram'. The building is very colorful because of the utility shafts that are attached to the outside of the building, which are painted in four colors (blue: air {conditioning;} green: water {circuits;} yellow: electrical {conduits;} red: circulation and security)
From Quiz: It's All in Paris
Answer: Panthéon
Construction of the Panthéon, meaning "All the Gods", began in 1757 and took 34 years to complete. It was originally built as a church dedicated to St. Genevieve but was changed to a mausoleum for great Frenchmen during the revolution. It now has liturgical services and the crypt contains the vaults of France's great public figures. These are more the great intellectuals, military heroes are buried in Les Invalides and both require a parliamentary act to allow burial within them. A large official ceremony in 2002 reburied the remains of Alexandre Dumas in the pantheon 132 years after his death.
Père-Lachaise Cemetery also has many well known inhabitants, including Jim Morrison from "The Doors". The Catacombs lie beneath Paris and the first remains were placed in them in Aug 1788. This occurred when a decision was made to move all the cemeteries outside the city limits to avoid the health problems they were causing.
From Quiz: Paris Landmarks
Answer: Stairs
A huge staircase leads up to the distinctive three domes of the white basilica?
From Quiz: The Tourist's Paris
Answer: Roman Polanski
Roman Polanski won the Critics Prize at the Venice Film Festival to begin with. His "Knife in the Water" was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Foreign Language Film. He made his English-language debut with "Repulsion" (1964), starring Catherine Deneuve, and then made "Cul-de-Sac" (1965), which won the Best Picture prize at the Berlin Film Festival. His "Chinatown" won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, and was nominated for eleven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director. His latest film, "Pianist", won "Palme d´Or" at the Cannes International Film Festival in 2002.
From Quiz: All About Paris
Answer: a tapestry
In fact, "The Lady and the Unicorn" is a sequence of six huge tapestries, that have been beautifully preserved. They were woven in Flanders around 1500. You will not regret a visit to Cluny; as well as the tapestries you can see ancient Roman baths, medieval illuminated manuscripts and other art from the Middle Ages. Incidentally, look very carefully at the Gryffindor common room in the Harry Potter films - they have the Lady and the Unicorn tapestry there! (Or perhaps a copy...)
From Quiz: Enjoy Your Trip to Paris
Answer: Conciergerie
The Conciergerie is on the Île de la Cité. It was originally a Merovingian palace until the 10th century when it became the home of the medieval kings of France. It was expanded and heavily fortified during this time. The early Valois kings stayed there but then moved the royal seat over to the Louvre in 1358. It continued to be the house of the French parliament until 1391 when it was converted for use as a prison. Its occupants were a mixture of common criminals and political prisoners. During the French Revolution it was home to the Tribunal who decided who was innocent and who was given a death sentence. In just over 2 years it sent nearly 2600 prisoners to the guillotine.
The Bastille is the prison that was stormed on 14 July 1789 that marked the beginning of the revolution. The Collège de Sorbonne was founded in 1257 as one of the first colleges in the University of Paris. Over the years it has changed structures and names but the name has always been synonymous with learning.
From Quiz: Paris Landmarks
Answer: Both of these
Emmanuel Bruneseau mapped the entire sewer system which had grown in all directions. After the initial design the system grew without a detailed map being kept. He found some strange items including the above.
From Quiz: The Sewers of Paris
Answer: poisonous powder
Paris green is a very poisonous, bright green powder that was formerly used as a pigment (e.g. in wallpaper); it is sometimes used as an insecticide or to kill plant fungi.
From Quiz: All About Paris
Answer: 75
The whole of France was subdivided in regions. Every region had its number, and in Paris, it was 75.
From Quiz: It's All in Paris
Answer: Palais Garnier
The Opéra de Paris Garnier was designed by Charles Garnier in the Neo-Baroque style. It opened in 1875 and was officially named 'Académie Nationale de Musique - Théâtre de l'Opéra', the title was changed in 1978 to 'Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris' and then the opera company moved to the new Opéra Bastille when it was built in 1989. It is now known as Palais Opéra or Palais Garnier. Work on the opera house actually began in 1862 but an underground lake was discovered during construction which held the process up. The lake remains under the building which is the Phantom's lair in "The Phantom of the Opera."
The Palais Bourbon was home to the daughter of Louis XIV. It is now the French parliaments lower house. The Palais Royal was built by Cardinal Richelieu in 1630, he gave the palace to Louis XIII. It currently houses the Ministry of Culture. The Grand Palais was built for the 1900 World Fair, it's most distinguished feature is its glass roof. It is now a public exhibition hall and a venue for events.
From Quiz: Paris Landmarks
Answer: Gustave
Gustave Eiffel designed Paris' best known landmark. Construction began in 1887, and the tower now stands 300m tall. Stephen Sauvestre as the architect who added artistic designs to the engineering plans of Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier, engineers who came up with the original design idea for the tower.
From Quiz: The Tourist's Paris