On June 6, 1944, the first wave of allied forces landed on the beaches of this region.
What is Normandy?
100
This small mountain range forms the largest border between France and Switzerland.
What is le Jura?
100
This important industry is based in Toulouse.
What is Airbus Industries?
100
This mountain range separates France from Italy.
What are les Alpes?
200
This monument was commissioned by Napoleon to commemorate the victories of his army, and stands at the center of la Place Charles de Gaulle.
What is l'Arc de Triomphe?
200
Aside from attractions in the Paris area, this is most visited site in France.
What is le Mont St. Michel?
200
This city is the home of the European Union as well as the European Parliament, and is also known for its mix of French and German architectural styles.
What is Strasbourg?
200
This mountain range forms the border between France and Spain.
What are les Pyrénées?
200
The largest lavender crops grown in this region of France.
What is Provence?
300
This is a great way to sight see in Paris, as long as you don't get sea sick.
What is a Bateau Mouche?
300
The region of kings and nobles, many castles and fortresses still remain scattered along this river.
What is la Loire?
300
This region is best known its sparkling wine, sold world-wide.
What is Champagne?
300
This is the largest river in South Western France.
What is la Garonne?
300
This is the largest city in Southern France.
What is Marseille?
400
This site inspired the tale of the Phantom of the Opera.
What is l'Opéra Garnier?
400
A Fest Noz is a kind of street dance celebrated in this region of France.
What is Bretagne?
400
These two regions were at times part of France and other times part of Germany.
What are Alsace and Lorraine?
400
This city is the center of one of the most important wine growing regions of France.
What is Bordeaux?
400
This city hosts a world-reknowned film festival every May.
What is Cannes?
500
This man-made waterway in north end of Paris draws locals as well as tourists to enjoy its many cafés and boutiques.
What is the Canal St. Martin?
500
This person was burned at the stake for heresy, but was finally canonized by Pope Benedict XV in 1920.
Who was Jeanne d'Arc?
500
One of the most critical battles of WWI, lasting nearly 10 months was fought here in 1916.
What is Verdun?
500
This medieval fortress has been restored, drawing thousands of visitors every year.
What is Carcassonne?
500
Between la Côte d'Azur and the foothills of les Alpes, statues of a gilded eagle mark this historic march.