Let’s Play Two Truths and a Lie About Paris

So you think you know Paris? Can you tell the lies from the truths?

Round 1

1. The Eiffel Tower was originally intended to be a temporary structure.
2. The Louvre Museum is the most visited museum in the world.
3. Paris is known as the “City of Love” because it was the birthplace of Valentine’s Day.

Which one do you think is the lie?

Round 2

1. The Paris Métro is the oldest underground metro system in the world.
2. The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte.
3. Paris has an official motto: “Fluctuat nec mergitur,” meaning “She is tossed by the waves but does not sink.”

Which one do you think is the lie?

Round 3

1. Paris is divided into 20 administrative districts known as arrondissements.
2. The Notre-Dame Cathedral took over 180 years to complete.
3. The Champs-Élysées is named after a famous French poet.

Which one do you think is the lie?

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Answer Sheet

Round 1

1. Truth! The Eiffel Tower was indeed intended to be a temporary structure for the 1889 World’s Fair and was almost dismantled afterward.
2. Truth! The Louvre Museum is the most visited museum in the world, attracting millions of visitors each year.
3. Lie! Paris is called the “City of Love” due to its romantic ambiance, but Valentine’s Day originated in ancient Rome, not Paris.

Round 2

1. Lie! The Paris Métro, opened in 1900, is not the oldest underground metro system; the London Underground, opened in 1863, holds that title.
2. Truth! The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1806 to honor his victories.
3. Truth! Paris does have an official motto: “Fluctuat nec mergitur,” which means “She is tossed by the waves but does not sink.”

Round 3

1. Truth! Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements, each with its own unique character and attractions.
2. Truth! The construction of Notre-Dame Cathedral began in 1163 and was completed in 1345, taking over 180 years.
3. Lie! The Champs-Élysées is named after the Elysian Fields from Greek mythology, not after a famous French poet.

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