TRADITIONS
In what month is the nuit blanche celebrated?
October
Of the three dishes that we have named, which was the most emblematic?
Coq au vin
Which of the two named dances represents a dispute?
Apache Dance
Where is the chapel of San Miguel de Aiguilhe situated?
-It is situated on a volcanic neck.
What is said when someone realises that they have the fish on their back?
"Happy April Fools Day!"
When was French cuisine declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
2010
Where was the court ballet born?
Court of France
How many snails a year are eaten in France?
30,000 tons of snails.
What other name does the crêpes party receive?
Candelaria
What is the origin of the galette de rois?
Celebration dedicated to the God Saturn.
In what year was la Fête de la Musique founded?
1982
How should the galette de rois be cut?
The cake has to be cut into as many slices as people are, and all the slices have to be of the same size.
What day is the crêpes party celebrated?
February the 2nd, 40 days after the Christmas holidays.
For what two reasons did people eat snails?
-The shortage of food, forced people to feed on snail, as they were quick sources of food.
-During Lentthey couldn’t eat meat, snails were good substitutes.
What are the objectives of la Fête de la Musique?
-Celebrate the beginning of summer.
-Praise music.
What was it that captivated Charles Perrault during his stay at the castle?
Renaissance architecture of the castle
What is celebrated at the nuit blanche?
Contemporary art
How old is the oldest braised chicken recipe?
400 years old
What makes Locronan unique?
It's built in its entirety of granite