1. It took 2 years, 2 months and 5 days to complete the Eiffel Tower. The construction took place between 1887 and 1889. This was 180 years faster than the construction of Notre Dame. 2. There are 1,665 stairs in the Eiffel Tower. It is possible to climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower but most people take the lift. 3.
Interesting Tour de France facts on rest day (keep it going) The first TDF was created in 1903 with the purpose of selling newspapers. There were only six stages in the first tour which covered 2428 kms, so basically, they averaged 250 miles a day/night. In 1904 night riding was outlawed due to cheating. Smoking and drinking were a thing in the
Because of this, the Arc de Triomphe is considered to be built in the centre of a “star,” or étoile. It’s also the reason why this structure’s full name is the Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile, which is another little-known truth about the Arc de Triomphe. 17. Its pillars represent important French victories.
Here are some more interesting facts about Notre Dame you might not have known! Outside, in front of the Notre-Dame is a small circular marker with an eight-pointed bronze star embedded in the cobblestones. It’s engraved with the words Point zéro des routes de France. This circle marks the point from which distances are measured from Paris
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