Architectural Landmarks
Food & Culinary Traditions
Useful Expressions
Customs and Etiquette
History
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This iconic landmark was originally constructed to be a radio tower for the 1889 Exposition Universelle.
La Tour Eiffel took nearly 2 years to construct and was lampooned by newspapers at the time as "a hateful column of bolted sheet metal" that would "crush" traditional monuments like Notre Dame cathedral under its "barbaric" bolt.
100
This French dietary staple was added to UNESCO's list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2022.
Consumed daily by most French people, a baguette costs on average around 1-2 euros.
100
How do you say hello (sir/mam) in French and Spanish?
Bonjour (monsieur/madame)
Hola (señor, señora)
100
Where should one place one's hands at the dinner table in France?
Hands should be visible, not under the table.
100
This city was founded by a celtic tribe on an islanded located in the middle of a river.
Paris was founded in the 3rd century BCE by the Parisii on the Île de la Cité and was renamed Lutetia by the Romans in the 1st century BCE.
200
In which city is this bullfighter statue located?
a. Barcelona
b. Madrid
c. Nîmes
The Arènes de Nîmes was built shortly after the Coliseum in Rome. There are nearly 230 Roman amphitheaters still standing in the world today, and around 50 of them are located in present-day France. The Arènes de Nîmes is among the best preserved in the world and is still used for bullfights to this day.
200
What is the name of the traditional small plates eaten as appetizers with friends in Spain?
Tapas
200
How do you say thank you in French and Spanish?
Merci
Gracias
200
What is the name of the Spanish tradition of an afternoon nap?
Siesta- expect shops to be closed between 2-5
200
During the Middle Ages, this city became a major Mediterranean trading hub and the political heart of the Crown of Aragon.
Barcelona
300
What is the name of this monument and what is its function?
Located outside of Nîmes, the Pont du Gard was the highest Roman aqueduct bridge ever built. It was designed to carry water over 50km.
300
Can you name 3 ingredients of the salade niçoise?
Tuna, olives, vegetables, hard-boiled eggs
300
How do you ask for the check in French and Spanish?
L'addition, s'il vous plaît.
La cuenta, por favor.
300
What should you do when you enter a shop in France?
Be sure to greet the shopkeeper with a "Bonjour/Bonsoir madame/monsieur"
300
This city began as a Moorish fortress called built by the Emir of Córdoba to guard the central plains.
Madrid
400
What is the name of the architect who designed this Basilica?
Antoni Gaudí began work on the world's tallest church in 1883 and continued work on it until his death in 1926. While only a quarter of the basilica was complete during Gaudí's lifetime, the main structural work of the church is slated to be complete in June 2026 with additional decorative elements being added until 2034.
400
This famous southern French specialty shares its name with a Disney Pixar movie.
Ratatouille
400
How do you ask if a person speaks English in French and Spanish?
Parlez-vous anglais?
¿Habla inglés?
400
What is the typical dinner time in Spain?
9-10 p.m.
400
The name of this prinicpality comes from the Greek word 'Monoikos' connoting its association with Hercules.
Monaco (Port Hercule)
The Greeks explored and traded along the Mediterranean long before Monaco existed as a principality. They associated the rocky promontory with Hercules, who, according to legend, traveled this route during his labors.
500
What is the name of the Parisian cathedral that experienced a devastating fire in 2019?
Notre Dame de Paris reopened after 5 years of restauration in 2024.
500
What is the name of the Spanish rice dish that often contains a mix of seafood and meat?
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Paella
500
How do you say "Where is...?" in French and Spanish?
Où est...?
¿Dónde está…?”
500
What are some stereotypes Europeans have about Americans?
1) Americans are loud
2) Americans eat only fast food
3) Americans are overly friendly
4) Americans dress casually
5) Americans are patriotic
500
This city, founded by Greek settlers in the 4th century BCE, is named after the goddess Nike.
Nice
