Being the first tower to reach the height of 1,000 feet – twice as any structure previously erected- the Eiffel Tower remained the highest building in the world during 40 years: until the Empire State Building was erected in New York in 1931!
What are 10 interesting facts about France?
Fun facts about France
- France is known as "L'Hexagone" ⬡
- French gastronomy is recognised as a UNESCO cultural heritage.
- The French consume around 25,000 tons of snails each year.
- The French consume around 40 litres of wine per person per year.
- In France you can eat a different cheese every single day of the year.