“It doesn't matter how old your sneakers are, if you walk around Paris in them” – this phrase about one of the best cities on the planet has spread all over the world. Is there something that you still do not know about the brilliant Paris? It is quite possible that the answer is yes.
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Self-government has been introduced for passengers in the Parisian metro: doors do not open automatically, stations are not announced. Everyone monitors the stops and is served by himself. By the way, it is not customary for the gallant French to give way to elderly people…
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Paris loves to shock. Do not be alarmed when you see a person suddenly lying on his stomach in the middle of the street. This is a popular flash mob run by the Nobody on the Stomach Society.
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Dogs are the favorites of Parisians, you can even go to restaurants with them. There are more than half a million luxuriously trimmed representatives of various breeds in the capital.
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Do not be surprised to see transparent ballot boxes on the streets of Paris: this compulsory measure was introduced after the terrorist attacks in 1995. Back then, ballot boxes were the most popular place where explosive devices were thrown.
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Kilometer zero – the starting point of all road distances in France – is located in the square in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. This is one of the favorite places for tourist photography.
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The ideal water purification system is the pride of Parisians who drink water directly from the tap.
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Parisians are great humorists. They immortalized in a bronze statue the famous episode of the World Cup, when, in response to an insult, Z. Zidane hit his head in the chest of M. Materazzi. The French then lost on penalties, but they appreciated the act of their idol.
