History
What gift did France give to America to celebrate its independence?
The Statue of Liberty
What is France’s national holiday called?
Bastille Day
What river runs through Paris?
The Seine
What is the national food of France?
Pot-au-feu
What are the colors of the French Flag
Red, White, Blue
What was the symbol of French kings?
Fleur de lis
When is the French National Holiday?
July 14th
What is the highest mountain in the French Alps?
Mont Blanc
What French tire company makes restaurant guides?
Michelin
What is the French National Anthem called?
La Marseillaise
Which French Queen was also an Austrian princess?
Marie-Antoinette
What holiday do French families celebrate by eating a Kings cake?
Epiphany/Mardi Gras
What body of water borders the South of France?
Le Mediterranean Sea
Is cheese traditionally served before or after the main course?
After
What is the French nickname for their national flag?
Le tricolore
Which French president was responsible for the building of the Louvre Pyramid, the Great Arch at La Défense, and the Bastille Opera?
Francois Mitterand
What French Holiday is celebrated May 1st?
Labor Day
What are the seven countries that border France?
Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Andorra, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg
In France, which meal is an omelet usually eaten at?
Dinner
What is the name of the high speed train that runs between Paris and London?
The Eurostar
What was the former name of France?
Gaul
What is the week leading up to Lent called in France?
Le Carnaval
What mountain range separates France from Spain?
The Pyrenees
What are the 4 main ingredients in a quiche Lorraine?
Cheese, eggs, bacon, milk
What do Alsatian, Breton, Catalan, and Provencal have in common?
All dialects spoken in France