Fun fact nº4: At its center, you will find the Colonne Vendôme. The first column of the Place Vendôme was built in 1699, once the construction of the square was finished. The statue represented the King Louis XIV. But, in 1792, during the Revolution, his statue was destroyed. So, in 1810, a new column was constructed.
Some of the most interesting French trivia facts include: First, France is home to many famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Palace of Versailles. These landmarks are not only popular tourist destinations but also significant historical and cultural sites. Second, France has a rich cultural 3. The Lourve was Originally a Fortress. The history of the Louvre dates to 1190 when it was constructed as a fortress by King Phillip II of France to protect the city from outsiders. The fortress was completed in 1202, and in the 14th century, King Charles V turned the Louvre into the royal residence. In an archaic law dating back over two hundred years (to the 17th of November, 1800 to be precise), it was illegal for women to wear trousers in France. The decree stated that women should go to the Police for permission to wear trousers. The law was then amended in 1892 and then again 1909. The law was abolished once and for all in 2013.