Paris

What is the name of the historic prison stormed at the start of the French Revolution?

Bastille

What is the name of the Egyptian obelisk that stands in the center of the Place de la Concorde in Paris?

Luxor Obelisk

In which year was the train accident at Montaparnasse, where a train ran over the buffer stop and crashed through the facade?

1895

What is the name of the bridge in Paris under which Napoleon's ashes were transported back to France?

Pont de l'Alma

Which is a famous museum in Paris?

The Louvre

What is the name of Paris's famous wax museum?

Musée Grévin

In what year did Paris stop being the capital of France, temporarily moving to Vichy?

1940

Which Parisian bridge is known for its "love locks" before they were removed to protect its structure?

Pont des Arts

Which Parisian square is known for being the site of the guillotine executions during the French Revolution?

Place de la Concorde

In which square in Paris can you find the July Column, commemorating the Revolution of 1830?

Place de la Bastille

The Musée d'Orsay in Paris is housed in what type of building originally?

A railway station

What's the name of Montmartre's artists' square linked to Picasso and Van Gogh?

Place du Tertre

"Fluctuat nec mergitur" is the Latin motto of Paris. What does it translate to in English?

She is tossed by the waves but does not sink

Which district in Paris is known for its narrow streets, historical buildings, and vibrant nightlife?

Le Marais

The "Treaty of Paris", signed in 1763, ended which global conflict?

The Seven Years' War

Which Parisian avenue is known for its theatres, cafés, and luxury shops?

Champs-Élysées

Which square in Paris is known for its fountain and is a popular meeting point?

Place Saint-Michel

The philosopher René Descartes is buried in which Parisian church?

The Panthéon

What's the name of the Seine island, Paris' birthplace, home to Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle?

Île de la Cité

Which Parisian landmark is the burial place of several famous Frenchmen?

Pantheon

What is the largest public square in Paris?

Place de la Concorde

Which famous cemetery in Paris is known for its celebrity "residents" like Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde?

Père Lachaise

In which Parisian garden is the Medici Fountain located?

Luxembourg Gardens

Which palace in Paris was the residence of Napoleon III?

Palais Royal

What is the name of the famous cabaret in Paris known for its red windmill?

Moulin Rouge

What is the tallest skyscraper in Paris?

Tour First

What is the name of the oldest existing, and continuously operating legal institution in the world, located in Paris?

La Cour de Cassation

What is the name of the historic bridge in Paris adorned with gold statues?

Pont Alexandre III

The Catacombs of Paris hold the remains of how many people approximately?

Six million

What is the name of Paris's oldest standing bridge?

Pont Neuf

What is the name of the bridge that connects the Louvre to the Institut de France?

Pont des Arts

Which bridge in Paris is known for its many statues and sculptures?

Pont Alexandre III

The first public screening of a movie by the Lumière brothers took place in which Parisian location?

Salon Indien du Grand Café

In which palace in Paris can you find the "Hall of Mirrors"?

Palace of Versailles

In which park in Paris is the Statue of Liberty replica located?

Île aux Cygnes

What unique architectural feature is found at 6 Rue du Lac in Paris?

The narrowest building in Paris

Which district in Paris is known for its large Asian community and vibrant street markets?

13th arrondissement

Which Parisian square is known for its glass pyramid entrance to an underground museum?

The Louvre Courtyard

Which Paris museum houses Van Gogh's "Starry Night over the Rhône"?

Musée d'Orsay

What is the name of the historic district in Paris known for its student life, cafes, and bookshops?

Latin Quarter

Which museum in Paris is dedicated exclusively to the works of Pablo Picasso?

Musée Picasso

Which garden in Paris is known for its geometric forest design and open-air sculptures?

Tuileries Garden

In which museum in Paris can you find the Mona Lisa?

Louvre Museum

Which famous tower is located in Paris?

Eiffel Tower

What is the name of the famous museum in Paris that houses the Mona Lisa?

The Louvre

What is the name of the famous food market street located in Paris?

Rue Mouffetard

What annual sporting event finishes in Paris?

The Tour de France

What is the name of the historic district in Paris known for its bohemian lifestyle?

Montmartre

What is the name of the famous Parisian opera house?

Palais Garnier

Which river runs through Paris?

Seine

You're in a café in Paris, and the waiter asks "Voulez-vous du café ou du thé?" What are they offering you?

Coffee or tea

In which city is the Notre-Dame Cathedral located?

Paris

What's the name of the famous cathedral in Paris?

Notre-Dame

What is the name of the district in Paris known for its large number of museums and cultural institutions?

Trocadéro

The "Guinguette" is a traditional type of French venue known for what?

Open-air dancing

Who was the French king who was executed during the French Revolution?

Louis XVI

The traditional French cooking style "à la Normande" is famous for using what ingredient predominantly?

Cream

What mythical book is the French National Library said to hold?

Necronomicon

When did women in France gain the right to vote?

1944

Which city is known as the capital of the French Riviera?

Nice

Which French region is famous for wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay?

Bordeaux

The "Zone to Defend" (ZAD), a famous squat and land defense movement, is associated with which proposed project in France?

An airport in Notre-Dame-des-Landes

What body of water lies to the north of France?

The English Channel

What is the traditional French greeting with kisses on the cheek known as?

La bise

What is the French national motto?

Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

Which French explorer is known for claiming Canada for France?

Jacques Cartier

The French Riviera, or Côte d'Azur, is adjacent to which sea?

The Mediterranean Sea

Which French scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 for their research on radiation phenomena?

Henri Becquerel

A local tells you, "C'est interdit." What are they warning you about?

It is forbidden

What's the name of the train linking major cities in France and Europe?

TGV

Which French city is known as "La Ville Rose" due to the color of its predominant building material?

Toulouse

Which two countries border Alsace, a French region known for its Franco-German culture?

Germany and Switzerland

Which French inventor pioneered the praxinoscope in 1877?

Émile Reynaud

In which year did France host the FIFA World Cup and win it for the first time?

1998

Where in France is La Maison Carrée, a well-preserved Roman temple, located?

Nîmes

Which French city houses the Popes' Palace, a major medieval Gothic building?

Avignon

Which city is known for its historical significance in World War II and is located in the Normandy region?

Caen

The French Revolution's National Convention voted for the execution of Louis XVI in what year?

1793

Who is the famous French fashion designer known for the introduction of the "Little Black Dress"?

Coco Chanel

What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

Storming of the Bastille

When is the "Fête de la Musique", the street music festival in France, held?

June 21

Which French king is known as "The Sun King"?

Louis XIV

Who was the French queen who was executed during the French Revolution?

Marie Antoinette

Which French region is known for its lavender fields and is located in the southeast?

Provence

Who declared himself Emperor of the French in 1804?

Napoleon Bonaparte

What is the longest river in France?

The Loire

Who was the French queen known for her excessive spending, which partly led to the French Revolution?

Marie Antoinette

What's the soft, white-rinded French cheese from Normandy?

Camembert

What is the primary residence of the President of France?

Élysée Palace

The first film ever made, "Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory", was filmed in which city?

Lyon

In which battle did Napoleon Bonaparte face his final defeat?

Battle of Waterloo

Which French city is recognized as the birthplace of cinema, due to the invention of the Cinématographe by the Lumière brothers?

Lyon

What's the name of the French quiche with cream, eggs and smoked bacon in a pastry crust?

Quiche Lorraine

What French dessert consists of cream and a caramelized sugar top?

Crème Brûlée

Which French dessert consists of cream puffs bound with caramel?

Croquembouche

What was the main goal of the French Resistance during World War II?

To overthrow the Vichy regime and support Allied forces

Which French region is famous for its mustard, particularly a variety that includes white wine?

Dijon

What is the highest mountain in France?

Mont Blanc

What is the name of the palace built by Louis XIV?

Palace of Versailles

In which French city is the Palace of Versailles located?

Versailles

Which French city is famous for its annual film festival?

Cannes

Which French word is used to describe a small restaurant or café?

Bistro

Which treaty ended the Hundred Years' War between France and England?

Treaty of Paris

Who was the King of France during the French Revolution?

Louis XVI

Which French writer and aviator authored "The Little Prince"?

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

What is the French word for "castle" or "palace", often associated with the Loire Valley?

Château

In France, what is the traditional way to greet friends and family?

A kiss on each cheek

In which year was the French Foreign Legion originally established?

1831

In French cuisine, what is a "bouillabaisse"?

A seafood stew

What is the traditional French dish made of snails called?

Escargot

What is the name of the famous wine-producing region located in the eastern part of France?

Burgundy

What is the name of the French seafood stew that originates from the port city of Marseille?

Bouillabaisse

What is cooking in a vacuum sealed bag in a water bath called?

Sous-vide

The only king of France ever to be executed was?

Louis XVI

Who wrote the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen?

Marquis de Lafayette

What is the traditional French hat known as?

Beret

Which French overseas department is located in South America?

French Guiana

Which French city is known as the "Capital of Lights"?

Paris

What is Auguste Rodin best known for in the art world?

He sculpted "The Thinker"

Which mountain range forms the border between France and Spain?

The Pyrenees

What is the name of the famous French comic series created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo?

Asterix

Which dessert of meringue and whipped cream is named after a Russian ballet dancer?

Pavlova

Which of these French islands is closest to Canada?

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

What is a traditional French cake made with layers of almond sponge cake?

Opera Cake

Someone asks: "Où est la gare?" What are they looking for?

The train station

What is the French national anthem called?

La Marseillaise

The Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the Norman Conquest of England, is exhibited in which region of France?

Normandy

What major event took place in France in May 1968?

A student-led series of protests that evolved into a mass social movement

Which language is spoken in France?

French

What is the name of the French pastry made from choux dough filled with a cream and topped with chocolate icing?

Éclair

What is the capital of France?

Paris

What is the national language of France?

French

What is a popular French pastry known as a breakfast item?

Croissant

What's the French term for a small appetizer or snack served before a meal?

Amuse-bouche

What is the name of the historic prison stormed at the start of the French Revolution?

Bastille

Which region of France was annexed by Germany in 1871 and returned to France in 1918?

Alsace-Lorraine

What is the name of the mountain range that separates France from Italy?

The Alps

What is the name of the famous French region known for producing sparkling wine?

Champagne

Which monument was gifted to the United States by France as a symbol of freedom and democracy?

Statue of Liberty

What year did the French Revolution begin?

1789

A Frenchman says: "Je m'appelle Marie". What did they just say to you?

My name is Marie

What treaty marked the end of the Franco-Prussian War and the beginning of the Third Republic?

Treaty of Frankfurt

What unique French culinary specialty is made of duck or goose liver?

Foie Gras

What is the name of the famous French blue cheese?

Roquefort

In France, what is a "boulangerie"?

A bakery

What is the significance of the Battle of Verdun in World War I?

It was one of the longest and most brutal battles in the war and in history

What is the color sequence of the French flag from left to right?

Blue, White, Red

If someone says: "Je ne comprends pas", what are they expressing?

They don't understand

In a restaurant, you hear "Quel est le plat du jour?" What is the question about?

The day's special dish

Which region in France is known for its dramatic coastal cliffs and is located in the northwest?

Normandy

What is the name of the French bread commonly known for its length and crisp crust?

Baguette

Which French comic features Gauls resisting Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars?

Asterix

Which French island is famous for being the place of exile and death of Napoleon Bonaparte?

Saint Helena

Which French island is located in the Mediterranean Sea?

Corsica

What is the main ingredient in the French dish "Ratatouille"?

Vegetables

Which dish is a slow-cooked casserole originating in the south of France?

Cassoulet

Which French overseas territory is located in the Caribbean Sea?

Martinique

Who wrote the novel "Les Misérables"?

Victor Hugo

Which monument in Paris commemorates the French military victories and soldiers?

Arc de Triomphe

Who is the famous French painter known for his Water Lilies series?

Claude Monet

What is the official residence of the President of France?

The Élysées Palace

Which Parisian landmark is a giant iron tower?

Eiffel Tower

What is a traditional French stew made with beef cooked in red wine, often with garlic, onions and mushrooms?

Boeuf Bourguignon

What color is the right stripe of the French flag when viewed from the front?

Red

What French pastry is known for its crescent shape?

Croissant

Which square in Paris is famous for its large triumphal arch?

Place Charles de Gaulle