What are some fun facts about Paris Texas?

Named after Paris, France, by an employee of the town's founder, George W. Wright, the town prospered as a farming and ranching community until the arrival of the railroad. Paris was named the seat of Lamar County before the Civil War, and it was one of only a handful of counties that voted against Texas secession.



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5 Fun Facts about Paris
  • 'Paris' is not the city's original name.
  • Île de la Cité is the birthplace of Paris.
  • Roman ruins still exist in Paris.
  • Pont Neuf doesn't mean “Bridge Nine”
  • The Storming of Bastille was a symbolic act.


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10 Interesting Facts About Paris
  • The Eiffel Tower was supposed to be a temporary installation, intended to stand for 20 years after being built for the 1889 World Fair.
  • Paris was originally a Roman City called “Lutetia.”
  • It's believed that Paris only has one stop sign in the entire city.


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From here on, the city gained the nickname La Ville-Lumière ('The City of Light'). At the time, Paris was one of the first European cities to adopt street lighting, but the nickname really gained the most traction during the Age of Enlightenment that followed.

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What Is Paris Famous For?
  • Famous Monuments. Eiffel Tower. Paris is known for its gorgeous, imposing monuments. ...
  • Shopping. Avenue des Champs-Élysées. ...
  • The Arts. Opera Garnier. ...
  • Museums. Louvre. ...
  • Holy Sites. Notre-Dame Cathedral. ...
  • The Seine. Seine. ...
  • Cuisine. French cuisine.


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Due to its reputation as a romantic destination, Paris is known as the City of Love or the City of Romance. This reputation originates from the Middle Ages when wealthy lovers frequently traveled to the city to exchange vows.

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20 Unusual Things to Do in Paris for the Unique Traveller
  • Go off the beaten-track with our guide to unusual things to do in Paris - perfect for the unique traveller! ...
  • Street Art. ...
  • Montparnasse Tower. ...
  • Le Comptoir Général. ...
  • The Louvre at Night. ...
  • La Petite Ceinture. ...
  • Musée de Montmartre. ...
  • The Paris Sewer Museum.


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In addition to this, 33 of the city's 37 bridges light up at nightfall. With over 50,000 street lights across the city it's no surprise that Paris is now referred to as the City of Light. In addition, 33 of Paris' 37 major bridges are illuminated each night.

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