Landmarks
What is the capital city of France?
Paris
True or False: In France, soda is typically served with lots of ice automatically at restaurants.
False
Beverages are rarely served with ice in France
Between breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which is the biggest and considered the most important in France?
Lunch (mostly everything is closed for 2 hours midday for lunch)
The Tour de France is a famous competition in which sport?
A. Soccer
B. Skiing
C. Running
D. Cycling
D. Cycling
Which famous tower in Paris was once criticized and almost torn down?
A. Montparnasse Tower
B. Eiffel Tower
C. Arc de Triomphe
D. Notre-Dame Tower
B. The Eiffel Tower
What French word do people say before starting a meal to mean “Enjoy your meal”?
Bon appétit
During which weekday are French schools partially or completely closed?
Wednesday
Which French fashion brand has a double C logo?
A. Chanel
B. Louis Vuitton
C. Dior
D. Givenchy
A. Chanel
Which museum in Paris houses the Mona Lisa?
A. The Louvre
B. Musée d'Orsay
C. Centre Pompidou
D. Palace of Versailles
A. The Louvre
Which of these is a famous French cheese?
A. Cheddar
B. Gouda
C. Mozzarella
D. Brie
D. Brie
True or False: In France, April Fool’s Day involves secretly taping a paper fish to someone’s back.
True
What is the nickname of the French national soccer team?
A. Les Rouges
B. Les Blancs
C. Les Bleus
D. Les Étoiles
C. Les Bleus
What famous palace near Paris was home to King Louis XIV?
A. Fontainebleau
B. Versailles
C. Luxembourg
D. Chambord
B. Versailles
Which French dish is made with snails?
A. Ratatouille
B. Quiche
C. Escargot
D. Crêpes
C. Escargot
What important historical event does Bastille Day celebrate?
A. The end of World War II
B. The storming of a prison during the French Revolution
C. The founding of Paris
D. Napoleon becoming emperor
B. The storming of a prison during the French Revolution
Which French singer performed the song “La Vie en Rose”?
A. Édith Piaf
B. Stromae
C. Daft Punk
D. David Guetta
A. Édith Piaf
What river runs through Paris?
A. The Thames
B. The Loire
C. The Seine
D. The Rhône
C. The Seine River
What is in a Croque-Monsieur or a Croque-Madame sandwich?
Monsieur - ham and cheese
Madame - ham, cheese, and egg
When is Bastille Day? (French Independence Day)
July 14th
Which French soccer player helped France win the 2018 World Cup and is one of the most famous athletes in the world today? (he also scored a hat trick in the 2022 World Cup against Argentina!)
A. Antoine Griezmann
B. Kylian Mbappé
C. Karim Benzema
D. Paul Pogba
B. Kylian Mbappé