Paris ABC

Summary

This engaging ABC-themed poem introduces young readers to various iconic elements and cultural aspects of Paris, creating an introductory guide to the city's rich heritage and charm. Each letter of the alphabet is paired with a significant Parisian feature, from the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower to the Louvre Museum and River Seine. Through simple rhymes and vivid imagery, the poem captures the essence of daily life and the unique landmarks of Paris, making it a delightful and educational read that highlights the city's artistic, culinary, and historical significance in an accessible manner.

Read Online

A is for Arc de Triomphe, towering in the air,
Under its magnificent arch, we’ll find history to share.

B is for Baguette, long, fresh and nice,
In Paris, with some cheese, that would suffice.

C is for Champs-Elysées, a very long street,
With shops and cafes, it’s incredibly neat.

D is for the Degas, his art dances in your sight,
He painted ballet dancers, under the Parisian night.

E is for Eiffel Tower, a tall shining sight,
Its beams cut through darkness, a beacon of light.

F is for French, the language we speak,
Fluttery words, come have a peek!

G is for Gargoyle, on Notre Dame,
In Paris, they play a legendary game.

H is for Hôtel de Ville, Paris’ City Hall so grand,
Big and tall, it oversees the land.

I is for Ile de la Cité, in Paris it does lay,
With Notre-Dame on display, every day’s a good day!

J is for Jardin, where flowers leap,
In Paris, they blossom while the city sleeps.

K is for Kiosque, buy water or a gum,
or a candy, oh yum!

L is for Louvre, with art that’s divine,
Paintings and statues, all in a line.

M is for Montmartre, up on the hill,
With painters and poets, time seems to still.

N is for Notre-Dame, grand to behold,
No story of Paris leaves this one untold.

O is for the Opéra, where music fills the room,
In this grand place of Paris, the orchestra’s tunes bloom.

P is for Patisserie, where croissants lie in a line,
Smelling so sweet, and tasting just fine.

Q is for Quarters, Paris has twenty,
Each one unique, to explore plenty.

R is for River Seine, where boats glide with glee,
Tourists and locals bask in its beauty, as easy as ABC.

S is for Sacré-Cœur, a church bright and white,
It sits on a hill, shining all day and night.

T is for Tours that take you around,
Exploring Paris, so many sights to be found.

U is for Umbrella, beneath the Paris rain,
Take a stroll along the Seine, nothing here is plain.

V is for Velib, Paris has these bikes,
You pedal with ease and go wherever you like.

W is for Wandering, around the Paris streets,
We meet all kinds of interesting people, and we sometimes stop for a treat.

X is for Xanthous, the colour of French cheese,
It’s creamy, rich, and oh so good, will make your taste buds please.

Y is for Yves, a popular name,
In the city of fashion, it comes with fame.

Z is for Zamak, a shiny silver key,
Opens doors to secrets in the city of Galerie.