Famous Buildings And Landmarks In Paris Quiz

Answer: The Louvre

The Louvre Museum is located in the 1st Arrondissement of Paris, on the Right Bank of the River Seine. It contains over 38,000 art objects, and the art collections are divided into 8 curatorial departments, which are as follows: Egyptian Antiquities, Near Eastern Antiquities, Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities, Islamic Art, Sculpture, Decorative Arts and Paintings, Prints and Drawings.

The Louvre Museum is located in the Louvre Palace.

Answer: The Arc De Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe is a major landmark of Paris, in the form of a Triumphal Arch. Its construction began in 1806 and it was formally inaugurated in 1836. The Arc de Triomphe became a rallying point for French troops parading after successful military campaigns and it is also significant for its use on July 14 every year during the Bastille Day Military Parade which has been held every year since 1880.

Answer: Sacre Coeur Basilica

The Sacre Coeur Basilica is a famous Roman Catholic church and a minor basilica located at the summit of Montmartre hill. The Sacre Coeur Basilica was designed by the French architect Paul Abadie. Its construction began in 1875 and was completed in 1914.

Answer: The Tuileries Garden

The Tuileries Garden, also known as Jardin des Tuileries in French, is a public garden located in the 1st Arrondissement of Paris. It was created by Catherine de' Medici, who was an Italian noblewoman who was the Queen of France from 1547 to 1559. It went through various phases of development over the centuries under various rulers and was open to the public in 1667.

It is a popular place for Parisians and visitors alike to visit to relax and enjoy the greenery and fresh air.

Answer: A multicultural building complex

The Centre Georges Pompidou is a multicultural building complex located in the 4th Arrondissement of Paris. It was named after Georges Pompidou, who was the President of France from 1969 to 1974. It was opened in 1977 by French President Valery d'Estaing. Andre Malraux, who became as the first Minister of Cultural Affairs in France, when Charles de Gaulle became the President of the Fifth French Republic in 1958, decided that a multicultural complex, in which different forms of art and literature would be brought together and represented, should be built. Charles de Gaulle approved of the idea and after some renovation, the Musee d'Art Moderne, a large public library and a music and acoustic research centre were established in the new complex. Millions of people visit the complex every year.

Answer: The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower was built by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel, who designed and built the tower with the help of his company, after buying the rights to the patent of the design made by two engineers, Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier. After his design was approved, he began the construction of the tower in 1887, and it was completed in 1889.

The tower has three levels, and there are also restaurants on the first and second levels where tourists and visitors can eat. The Eiffel Tower is visited by millions of people every year and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in France and the world.

Answer: True

The Pont Alexandre III is a major landmark of Paris, located in the 8th Arrondissement. It is a deck-arch bridge that crosses the River Seine. It has been classified as a National Heritage Site in France. Many film scenes have been shot on the bridge.

Answer: Place de la Concorde

The Place de la Concorde is the largest public square in Paris. Its size is 21.3 acres. It is located in the 8th Arrondissement of Paris. There are many buildings near the Place de la Concorde such as the Luxor Obelisk and there are two fountains also which are known as the Fontaines de la Concorde.

Answer: True

The Notre-Dame de Paris is a Catholic Cathedral which was built during the 12th century. It took several years to complete the construction of this Cathedral and it has been repaired and restored a few times. The Notre-Dame de Paris is one of the 70 churches that are owned by the French State.

The building of the church is owned by the state, but the Catholic Church has exclusive rights to use the Cathedral for religious purposes in perpetuity. The Cathedral is a major tourist attraction, and many people visit it every year.

Answer: Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles is a royal château located in Versailles, which is a wealthy suburb of Paris today. At the time the château was built, Versailles was a village. During the 17th century, the French monarch, King Louis XIII, built a hunting lodge in Versailles, which was expanded into a palace by his son, King Louis XIV.

It eventually became the Palace of Versailles after many building campaigns were used to expand the palace, four of which took place during the reign of King Louis XIV. It has undergone many changes over the years. Now, the Palace of Versailles is used by the French Senate and the French National Assembly for meetings to revise and amend the Constitution of France.

Heads of State are entertained in the Hall of Mirrors.

The Galarie des Batailles is a museum located in the Palace of Versailles and has been promoted by the French Fifth Republic as a major tourist attraction. Every year millions of people visit the château and the Gardens of Versailles.