Food
The quintessential long, crusty French wheat loaf.
What is a Baguette?
Founded in 1854 as a luggage box maker, this luxury brand is world-famous for its interlocking "LV" monogram canvas.
What is Louis Vuitton?
This queen of France, famously (though likely falsely) rumored to have said "Let them eat cake," met the same fate as her husband.
Who is Marie Antoinette?
Completed in 1889 for the World's Fair, this iconic iron lattice structure dominates the Paris skyline.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
This French soccer superstar won a World Cup in 2018 and took home the Golden Boot at the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
Who is Kylian Mbappé?
Delicate, colorful meringue cookies filled with buttercream or ganache.
What is a Macaron?
This beauty giant, whose slogan claims "Because you're worth it," is the world's largest cosmetics company.
What is L'Oréal?
This teenage French heroine led troops into battle during the Hundred Years' War before being burned at the stake in 1431.
Who is Joan of Arc?
Victor Hugo wrote a famous 1831 novel about a hunchback who lived in this Parisian cathedral.
What is Notre-Dame?
Mirroring the primary color of the national flag, this color gives the French national soccer team their nickname, Les Bleus.
What is blue?
Flaky, golden butter pastries and variations like pain au chocolat.
What is a Croissant?
Owned by LVMH, this massive cosmetics retailer’s name comes from the Greek spelling of "Zipporah," the exceptionally beautiful wife of Moses.
What is Sephora?
Charlemagne's huge empire was split up into three separate kingdoms in 843 by this historic treaty
What is the Treaty of Verdun?
King Louis XIV moved the royal court out of Paris to this lavish chateau, famous for its Hall of Mirrors.
What is the Palace of Versailles?
If you are playing le foot in France, you are playing this sport.
What is soccer?
An emulsion of egg yolks, melted butter, and lemon juice.
What is a Hollandaise sauce?
This tire company uses a fluffy white mascot named Bibendum, but foodies know it best for awarding prestigious dining stars.
What is Michelin?
The colors of the modern French flag—blue, white, and red—are known by this three-color name.
What is the tricolor?
Commissioned by Napoleon to honor those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
What is the Arc de Triomphe?
The overall leader of the Tour de France gets to wear a jersey of this bright color.
What is yellow?
A vibrant vegetable stew from Provence made with tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant.
What is a Ratatouille?
Known for its orange boxes and equestrian heritage, this ultra-luxury brand makes the highly coveted Birkin and Kelly bags.
What is Hermès?
This first stone bridge built across the entire Seine River in Paris is, ironically, named the "New Bridge".
What is the Pont Neuf?
This massive Paris art museum, famous for its glass pyramid entrance, houses the Mona Lisa.
What is the Louvre?
In daily life, a French person might hop on a vélo, which translates to this two-wheeled vehicle.
What is a bicycle?