Savory Treats
This classic grilled sandwich, whose “Madame” counterpart includes a fried egg, is a tourist favorite.
What is a Croque-Monsieur?
These five words make up the first line of the French national anthem, La Marseillaise.
What are "Allons enfants de la patrie"?
This French town is the site of the gardens that inspired much of Claude Monet’s artwork.
What is Giverny?
The King of France Louis XIV had this bright nickname.
What is The Sun King, Le Roi Soleil?
This animal is featured on the crest of the French national rugby team.
What is a rooster?
This stereotypically french delicacy is often served slathered in garlic butter along with some bread for dipping.
What are escargots?
This famous song by Belgian musician Stromae peaked number one in France in 2013. Its one-word title translates to “Dad, where are you?”
What is "Papaoutai"?
This impressionist artist is best known for his drawings, paintings, and sculptures of dancers.
Who is Edgar Degas?
This famous battle on French soil in WWI was the longest battle of the war.
What is the Battle of Verdun?
He is the last Frenchman to win Le Tour de France.
Who is Bernard Hinault (1985)?
This soft cheese from the Savoie region in the Alps is best known as one of the main ingredients in Tartiflette.
What is Reblochon?
This famous French cabaret singer, born on a sidewalk in Belleville in Paris, died in 1963.
Who is Édith Piaf?
This French sculptor is considered the founder of modern sculpture. He is best known for his work ‘The Thinker.’
Who is Auguste Rodin?
This famous Parisian landmark was used as a radio antenna during WWII.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
Paris has hosted the Summer Olympics 3 times, but France has hosted the Winter Olympics 3 times as well in 3 different cities. Name one of them.
What are Chamonix (1924), Grenoble (1968), and Albertville (1992)?
These three ingredients are typically found in a Cassoulet.
What are white beans, confits de canard/d'oie, and sausages?
This French singer was the most important figure in French pop in his day, best known for his provocative nature, his deep singing voice, and his singer-songwriter daughter Charlotte.
Who is Serge Gainsbourg?
This famous Parisian museum used to be a working train station.
What is Le Musée D’Orsay?
Somewhat misleadingly, the 100 years war actually lasted this long.
What is 116 years?
France is the global leader in medals in these two Olympic sports. Name at least one.
What are Cycling and Croquet?
This soup dish typically made with beef is considered to be the national dish of France.
What is Pot-au-feu?
This yé-yé singer, winner of the Eurovision in 1965 at age 17, was married to Michel Berger and died in 2018.
Who is France Gall?
This painting by Eugène Delacroix depicting the July Revolution of 1830 features a young woman flying a French flag and brandishing a bayoneted musket as she leads a varied group of people over a barricade.
What is Liberty Leading the People (La Liberté Guidant Le Peuple)?
This French city was the home of the Papacy temporarily from 1309 to 1377.
What is Avignon?
France has the most medals in this Olympic sport.
What is Fencing?