FACTS ABOUT PARIS:

fACTS ABOUT THE FLAG:
Paris was originally a Roman city called "Lutetia".

There's only one stop sign in the entire city of Paris.
From 1814 to 1830 the flag of the kingdom of France was plain white.
The flag known today originated at the time of the French Revolution - the three colors are representative of the king (white) and the city of Paris (blue and red).
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Major Events:

  • Tour De France - the most famous bicycle race in the world!
  • Fashion Week - every year in Paris.
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RANDOM FACTS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT FRANCE:

  • Napoleon wasn't short (as depicted in many historical portrayals). He was actually above the the average Frenchman!
  • The French government gives medals to citizens who have "successfully raised several children with dignity".
  • There is a coffee shop in France that makes your coffee more expensive if you do not say "hello" and "please"!

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SOURCES:

France Facts: http://www.factslides.com/s-France. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
The French Flag: http://www.france.fr/en/institutions-and-values/french-flag.html. Retrieved 6 May 2015.