History
This French heroine and saint led troops during the Hundred Years' War before being executed in 1431.
Who is Joan of Arc? (Jeanne d'Arc)
This 19th-century French author wrote Les Misérables.
Who is Victor Hugo?
This annual film festival in the south of France is one of the most prestigious in the world.
What is the Cannes Film Festival?
This dish consists of a flaky, buttery pastry often eaten for breakfast.
What is a croissant?
This iconic Parisian cathedral, partially destroyed by fire in 2019, is famous for its Gothic architecture and gargoyles.
What is Notre-Dame de Paris?
The French Revolution began in this year.
What is 1789?
This famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci hangs in the Louvre Museum.
What is the Mona Lisa?
This French singer, known as La Môme, was famous for her song La Vie en Rose.
Who is Édith Piaf?
This dish, whose name means "fireplace" in French, is a melted cheese fondue served with potatoes and charcuterie.
What is raclette?
This French region, known for its lavender fields and Mediterranean coastline, includes cities like Nice and Marseille.
What is Provence?
This leader declared himself Emperor of France in 1804.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince) was written by this French aviator and writer.
Who is Antoine de Saint-Exupéry?
This French luxury fashion house, founded in 1910, is famous for its No. 5 perfume and tweed suits.
What is Chanel?
This dessert, meaning "burnt cream," consists of a rich custard topped with caramelized sugar.
What is crème brûlée?
This Parisian avenue, stretching from the Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde, is known for its luxury shops and cafés.
What is the Champs-Élysées?
This French king, known as the "Sun King," ruled for 72 years and built the Palace of Versailles.
Who is Louis XIV?
This French artistic movement of the late 19th century emphasized light, movement, and everyday life.
What is Impressionism?
This French electronic music duo, known for their helmets and hit Get Lucky, disbanded in 2021.
Who is Daft Punk?
A traditional French meal typically includes this many courses.
What is five?
Located in Normandy, this island monastery becomes surrounded by water at high tide.
What is Mont Saint-Michel?
This treaty, signed in 1919, ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
This French playwright, known for Tartuffe, is one of France's greatest comedic writers.
Who is Molière?
This sporting event, featuring cyclists from around the world, has been held annually in France since 1903.
What is the Tour de France?
This thick fish stew from Marseille features various seafood and a saffron-based broth.
What is bouillabaisse?
This prehistoric site in southwestern France features some of the world’s oldest cave paintings.
What is Lascaux Cave?