Gastronomy
What popular American breakfast item do the French eat for dessert?
French Toast
This is the most famous bike race in the world.
Tour de France
This designer created the concept of the "itle black dress" in the 1920s. She wanted women to be stylish while also be comfortable
Coco Chanel
What leader made himself emperor of France in 1804.
Napoleon
Produced in Italy, the French consume more of this popular spread than any other nation.
Nutella
A Frenchman created this popular global sporting event that occurs every 4 years.
Summer Olympic Games
What common textile was invented in France in the 16 century?
Denim
What famous woman helped defend France during the Hundred Years War?
Joan of Arc
What 2 ingredients are on the most popular sandwich in France?
Ham & Butter
Jeu de paume or "palm game" was invented in France in the 12th century and is a precursor to this popular sport.
Tennis
List three famous French fashion designers not previously mentioned in this round.
Yves Saint Laurent, Sonia Rykiel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Pierre Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Isabel Marant, Olivier Rousteing, Agnès B., Christian Louboutin, René Lacoste, Nina Ricci…
Which French king was chased from his palace by the French people during the Revolution?
Louis XVI
At home, in the morning, many French people drink their coffee out of this container.
Bowl
The French men's soccer team won the World Cup in these two years.
1998,2012
This popular style of shirt was invented by René Lacoste in 1926.
Polo Shirt
What famous general rallied the French to rise up in resistance during the Second World War and then lead the nation once the war was over.
Charles De Gaulle
Of the following, which was NOT invented in France: whipped cream, croissants, mayonnaise, mustard?
Croissants
This popular urban sport that treats the city as a giant jungle gym was invented in France in the 1980s. You can see this sport at the beginning of the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale
Parkour
What is the name of the world's first department store, located in Paris, and still open today?
Le Bon Marché
What French king is also known as the "Sun King"?
Louis XIV