Architecture and Monuments
In which city is the famous Eiffel Tower located?
Paris
Who was the French military leader who became Emperor in the early 19th century?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What are the three colors of the French national flag?
Blue, white, red
What famous museum in Paris houses the Mona Lisa?
Louvre
What is the traditional French greeting involving kisses on the cheek called?
La bise
What Gothic cathedral in Paris was partially destroyed by fire in 2019?
Notre Dame
Which French heroine led the army during the Hundred Years’ War and was later canonized as a saint?
Joan of Arc
What does the motto “Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité” mean in English?
Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood
What mountain range separates France from Spain?
Pyrenees
What do the French traditionally eat on La Chandeleur (Candlemas)?
Crêpes
What is the name of the famous palace where Kings Louis XIV, XV, and XVI lived?
Versailles
Who was the “Sun King,” known for building the Palace of Versailles?
Louis XIV
What symbol represents the French Republic and appears on many government buildings?
Marianne
What river flows through the city of Paris?
Seine
What holiday on July 14 celebrates the beginning of the French Revolution?
Bastille Day
Which Paris monument was built to commemorate Napoleon Bonaparte’s military victories?
Arc de Triomphe
What famous scientist and chemist discovered pasteurization?
Louis Pasteur
What animal is often used as a national symbol of France?
Rooster
Which region of France is world-famous for its vineyards and wine production?
Bordeaux
What type of bread is a staple in almost every French meal?
Baguette
What architectural style is typical of the Alsace region, with colorful half-timbered houses?
Half-timbered
Which French queen was executed during the French Revolution?
Marie Antoinette
What date is celebrated as France’s national day?
July 14
What island in the Mediterranean Sea is known as “the Island of Beauty”?
Corsica
What is the typical time of day when the French have their main meal?
Lunch