Trivia in France
Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country
National symbols
Flag: Vertical tricolor of blue, white, and red from left (Tricolore)
Emblem: National emblem combining bundled fasces with laurel and oak branches and "RF" monogram
Trivia & facts
- Eiffel Tower was initially built as 20-year temporary structure
- Baguette weight and length are legally regulated
- Louvre Museum collection exceeds 380,000 items
- World''s first film screening occurred in 1895 at Paris Grand Café basement
- Over 1,000 cheese varieties said to require "3 years at one per day"
- Official French standards determined by Académie française
- Paris underground contains 300km-long catacombs
- Post office has issued scented stamps
- Only Champagne region products can be called champagne
- French high-speed train TGV reaches commercial speed of 320 km/h