100 Amazing Facts about Paris
Marc Dresgui
Discover Paris Like Never Before!
Paris is a city full of mysteries, fascinating anecdotes, and surprising stories that even many locals don’t know. 100 Amazing Facts About Paris takes young listeners on an immersive journey through time, uncovering little-known details about the city’s monuments, traditions, and the influential figures who shaped its history.
What secrets will you uncover?
Why choose this audiobook?
Engaging storytelling:Perfect for young listeners:A journey through time:Ideal for travel or bedtime listening:
Whether your child is a history enthusiast or just loves discovering new things, 100 Amazing Facts About Paris offers an exciting adventure into the heart of one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Let them explore the wonders of Paris, one amazing fact at a time!
Duration - 4h 23m.
Author - Marc Dresgui.
Narrator - Marc Dresgui.
Published Date - Sunday, 12 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Marc Dresgui ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Discover Paris Like Never Before! Paris is a city full of mysteries, fascinating anecdotes, and surprising stories that even many locals don’t know. 100 Amazing Facts About Paris takes young listeners on an immersive journey through time, uncovering little-known details about the city’s monuments, traditions, and the influential figures who shaped its history. What secrets will you uncover? Why choose this audiobook? Engaging storytelling:Perfect for young listeners:A journey through time:Ideal for travel or bedtime listening: Whether your child is a history enthusiast or just loves discovering new things, 100 Amazing Facts About Paris offers an exciting adventure into the heart of one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Let them explore the wonders of Paris, one amazing fact at a time! Duration - 4h 23m. Author - Marc Dresgui. Narrator - Marc Dresgui. Published Date - Sunday, 12 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Marc Dresgui ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:08
Introduction
Duration:00:02:19
Fact 1 - A sewage system revolutionizes urban hygiene
Duration:00:02:33
Fact 2 - Discreet alleyways link little known neighborhoods
Duration:00:02:35
Fact 3 - Ancient doors hold mysterious inscriptions
Duration:00:02:22
Fact 4 - A forgotten statue guards an ancient secret
Duration:00:02:33
Fact 5 - A town hall combines tradition and modernity
Duration:00:02:37
Fact 6 - Innovative infrastructures reshape urban space
Duration:00:02:29
Fact 7 - Older neighborhoods are undergoing a gradual metamorphosis
Duration:00:02:42
Fact 8 - The liberation gave hope to the local people
Duration:00:02:45
Fact 9 - Monumental staircases impress with their complexity
Duration:00:02:37
Fact 10 - A labyrinth of alleyways intrigues explorers
Duration:00:02:45
Fact 11 - Underground remains tell the story of a mysterious era
Duration:00:02:41
Fact 12 - Hidden bas reliefs reveal a forgotten past
Duration:00:02:37
Fact 13 - The eiffel tower was challenged by its critics
Duration:00:02:42
Fact 14 - Rehabilitated bridges unite disparate neighborhoods
Duration:00:02:47
Fact 15 - A military strategist bravely defends paris
Duration:00:02:21
Fact 16 - Marble silhouettes defy time
Duration:00:02:43
Fact 17 - An enlightened scientist contributes to urban progress
Duration:00:02:33
Fact 18 - Street lighting transforms parisian darkness
Duration:00:02:33
Fact 19 - Notre dame's beams bear witness to the past
Duration:00:02:38
Fact 20 - The gothic basilica's fascinating height
Duration:00:02:27
Fact 21 - Discreet monuments tell a hidden story
Duration:00:02:40
Fact 22 - The birthplace of home automation in older buildings
Duration:00:02:20
Fact 23 - Anonymous heroes forged the city
Duration:00:02:25
Fact 24 - Ancient baths discovered beneath the streets
Duration:00:02:32
Fact 25 - Ingenious water tanks feed the city
Duration:00:02:34
Fact 26 - The coat of arms tells the story of paris
Duration:00:02:35
Fact 27 - Secret entrances lead to inner courtyards
Duration:00:02:44
Fact 28 - Lutetia was once a major commercial center
Duration:00:02:34
Fact 29 - Gallic origins and mysterious lutetia
Duration:00:02:46
Fact 30 - Ancient ramparts protected the fledgling city
Duration:00:02:36
Fact 31 - An subway metro innovates urban transport
Duration:00:02:36
Fact 32 - Talented engineers build sustainable structures
Duration:00:02:36
Fact 33 - Historic treaty redefines urban boundaries
Duration:00:02:44
Fact 34 - Urban expansion transforms old streets
Duration:00:02:35
Fact 35 - Ancient foundations reveal buried secrets
Duration:00:02:36
Fact 36 - Cobblestone streets whisper of ancient legends
Duration:00:02:46
Fact 37 - Discreet fountains whisper ancient history
Duration:00:02:35
Fact 38 - Gallic legends inspire the ancient city
Duration:00:02:28
Fact 39 - Innovative glass roofs adorn tall buildings
Duration:00:02:44
Fact 40 - Urban parks are born of ambitious projects
Duration:00:02:38
Fact 41 - An insurrection upsets the established order
Duration:00:02:24
Fact 42 - Abandoned quarries hide ancient treasures
Duration:00:02:36
Fact 43 - The first roman wall protected the city
Duration:00:02:26
Fact 44 - Remains of ancient wells surprise archaeologists
Duration:00:02:29
Fact 45 - Paris modernizes without forgetting its roots
Duration:00:02:36
Fact 46 - Forgotten traditions shape urban identity
Duration:00:02:32
Fact 47 - An iron bridge revolutionizes engineering in paris
Duration:00:02:43
Fact 48 - Narrow passages inspire the urban imagination
Duration:00:02:47
Fact 49 - Roman roads linked lutetia to the provinces
Duration:00:02:25
Fact 50 - The catacombs reveal macabre secrets
Duration:00:02:44
Fact 51 - A discreet obelisk signals ancient events
Duration:00:02:39
Fact 52 - A heroic reconquest restored urban dignity
Duration:00:02:50
Fact 53 - A political figure reorganizes the historic city
Duration:00:02:33
Fact 54 - Ancient arenas recall a bygone era
Duration:00:02:42
Fact 55 - The revolution radically transformed the city
Duration:00:02:39
Fact 56 - Construction techniques defy time
Duration:00:02:32
Fact 57 - Ancient emblems inspire authentic local pride
Duration:00:02:48
Fact 58 - A social reformer modernizes city life
Duration:00:02:34
Fact 59 - Historic signs once adorned the streets
Duration:00:02:44
Fact 60 - Bridge building was an engineering feat
Duration:00:02:40
Fact 61 - Conversion of former shipyards inspires evolution
Duration:00:02:36
Fact 62 - An innovative architect redefines the urban landscape
Duration:00:02:37
Fact 63 - Sculpted reliefs embellish old walls
Duration:00:02:32
Fact 64 - A memorable siege changed the fate of paris
Duration:00:02:41
Fact 65 - Cobblestone streets tell a thousand years of history
Duration:00:02:44
Fact 66 - A famous speech galvanized the insurgents
Duration:00:02:43
Fact 67 - First wooden bridges linked neighborhoods
Duration:00:02:16
Fact 68 - Streets reorganized for an efficient city
Duration:00:02:33
Fact 69 - The barricades illustrate the popular struggle
Duration:00:02:45
Fact 70 - Covered passageways reveal a forgotten history
Duration:00:02:37
Fact 71 - Narrow streets retain their ancient charm
Duration:00:02:29
Fact 72 - Unexpected truces ease urban tensions
Duration:00:02:43
Fact 73 - A visionary king shapes the ancient city
Duration:00:02:35
Fact 74 - An enlightened queen inspires notable reforms
Duration:00:02:21
Fact 75 - A visionary urban planner modestly transforms paris
Duration:00:02:32
Fact 76 - Hidden alleys reveal secret corners
Duration:00:02:36
Fact 77 - Gallo roman remains reveal ancient paris
Duration:00:02:40
Fact 78 - An underground network guided the messengers
Duration:00:02:23
Fact 79 - Old cisterns used to store paris water
Duration:00:02:24
Fact 80 - Revolutionary festivities symbolized emancipation
Duration:00:02:55
Fact 81 - The harmony of facades recounts centuries of art
Duration:00:02:38
Fact 82 - A hidden monument arouses curiosity
Duration:00:02:12
Fact 83 - Victorian elevators provide easy access to rooftops
Duration:00:02:36
Fact 84 - Sewers reveal city's hidden history
Duration:00:02:26
Fact 85 - An ancient coat of arms symbolizes parisian unity
Duration:00:02:41
Fact 86 - The city's garland is legendary
Duration:00:02:29
Fact 87 - Hidden staircases reveal secret passages
Duration:00:02:38
Fact 88 - Forgotten statues adorn secret courtyards
Duration:00:02:49
Fact 89 - Renovating facades adds value to our heritage
Duration:00:02:38
Fact 90 - Cathedral bells mark traditions
Duration:00:02:26
Fact 91 - Historic wreath adorns sacred building
Duration:00:02:17
Fact 92 - A mysterious bust preserves a forgotten heritage
Duration:00:02:33
Fact 93 - Forgotten galleries delight curious explorers
Duration:00:02:36
Fact 94 - A network of streetcars revitalizes the city center
Duration:00:02:36
Fact 95 - An ancient symbol unites historic districts
Duration:00:02:29
Fact 96 - Mysterious vaults harbor architectural secrets
Duration:00:02:35
Fact 97 - Ancient arches support legendary structures
Duration:00:02:39
Fact 98 - Technical innovations sculpt the urban face
Duration:00:02:32
Fact 99 - Secret passages link forgotten places
Duration:00:02:42
Fact 100 - The first gas lamps lit up paris
Duration:00:02:35
Ending Credits
Duration:00:02:09