French Landmarks
It's 1,024 feet tall. The height shifts by the season - in the summer the heat makes it expand 7 more inches. But in the winter it's measured to shrink 6 inches. It's made of 18,000 iron pieces and 2.5 million rivets. There was a secret apartment built into this structure by the architect - his name was Gustave ........(last name) and today there is a restaurant in the structure. This landmark was built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.
EIFFEL TOWER
What French meal was featured in a Disney movie?
(contains eggplant, squash, peppers ....)
Ratatouille
Currency (money) in France
euro
This body of water is found to the SOUTH of France
Mediterranean SEA
What is the HIGHEST MT in France - 15,777 ft tall)?
MT. BLANC
One of the largest major arches in the Roman world - 50,000 tons in weight. It was built to help bring clean water It's a triple tier of arches that rises 160 feet above the river. (Means: "bridge of Gard" as it spans over the Gard River
PONT DU GARD
Which French dessert uses a blow torch to caramalize the top to complete the baking which makes it appear burnt on the top?
Creme Brulee
Population in France
68 million
This body of water is to the WEST of France and connects the USA to Europe....
ATLANTIC OCEAN
What's the LONGEST River in France? 634 miles long
LOIRE RIVER
Mona Lisa lives here
THE LOUVRE MUSEUM
What's the French word that's also an English word for bread?
Pain
Language in France AND the capital ...
FRENCH and PARIS
This slimmer body of water is to the NORTH of France...
The ENGLISH CHANNEL
List 3 major rivers in France
LOIRE
SEINE
RHONE
GARONNE
It's one of the oldest cathedrals in the world and was built between 1163 and 1245. It measures 226 ft. high. It suffered a fire in 2019 in the roof which could have been caused by workers and their cigarettes. Almost all parts of the cathedral have now after 5 years been rebuilt or restored.
NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL
Brie, Camembert, Roquefort are just a few... mice also like this treat .... what's the French word for ......
France's National Day is called .....
it's on July 14th, 1880
BASTILLE DAY
This body of water is to the NORTH WEST of France...
The NORTH SEA
What's the sq. miles of AREA in France?
213,000 sq miles
This landmark standing at 164 feet tall took over 30 years to complete construction. The purpose of this landmark was to celebrate victory and honor those who fought and died for France. (It's name means "arch of victory.")
ARC DE TRIOMPHE
This French tart is made with eggs, cream, pork, and cheese.....
Quiche Lorraine
3 colors used in the French flag
blue, white, red
This body of water is the world's largest and deepest body of water covering over 30% of the Earth... it's NOT connected to France
PACIFIC OCEAN
List 6 countries that border France
BELGIUM
LUZEMBOURG
GERMANY
SWITZERLAND
ITALY
SPAIN