22 Trivia Questions About Paris: Landmarks, History, Art & More

Which iconic iron lattice tower was constructed for the 1889 World’s Fair?

Which side of the Seine River is traditionally associated with artists, intellectuals, and students?

Which buttery, flaky pastry is a staple of a traditional Parisian breakfast?

Which urban planner reshaped Paris during the 19th century, creating its wide boulevards and uniform facades?

Into how many administrative arrondissements is the city of Paris currently divided?

Which station is widely cited as the world’s largest underground station, serving as a massive central hub for the Paris Métro and RER?

Which Impressionist painter spent years painting the water lilies in his garden at Giverny, a short trip from Paris?

Which legendary fashion designer famously popularized the ‘little black dress’ in the 1920s?

The storming of which site on July 14, 1789, is considered the flashpoint of the French Revolution?

Which hilltop district is famous for its artistic history and the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur?

Which underground site holds the remains of millions of Parisians from the 18th and 19th centuries?

Which establishment is often cited as the oldest continuously operating café in Paris?

Which famous Irish author is buried in Paris’s Père Lachaise Cemetery?

In what year did the Paris Métro open its first line to the public?

Which arrondissement contains the Louvre Museum?

Which square in the Le Marais district is considered the oldest planned square in Paris?

Which famous cabaret, located in Pigalle, is recognized by its iconic red windmill?

Which historic university, located in the Latin Quarter, has been a center of French education since the 13th century?

Which toasted ham and cheese sandwich is a classic, quick dish found in Parisian bistro menus?

Which color is NOT traditionally used to identify a line on the Paris Métro map?

Which renowned French novelist lived in the Place des Vosges and has a museum dedicated to him there?

Which period of French history, spanning from the late 19th century to the start of WWI, is known for its cultural prosperity in Paris?