Stars of the French Scene
Known for the "little black dress" and revolutionizing women's fashion.
Coco Chanel
One of the world's largest and most visited art museums that houses the Mona Lisa.
The Louvre
Known for its colorful parades and festive masks, takes place the day before Ash Wednesday and marks the beginning of Lent.
Mardi Gras
This famous French dish consists of snails cooked in garlic butter and parsley, often served as an appetizer.
Escargot
This creamy cheese, often referred to as the "Queen of Cheeses," originates from the Île-de-France region and is known for its soft texture and edible white rind.
Brie
French general during the French revolution who always seems to always have his right hand in his coat.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, which was to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the French Revolution.
The Eiffel Tower
This summer festival, celebrated in France and many Francophone countries, features outdoor concerts, food, and festivities in honor of the summer solstice.
Fête de la Musique
This traditional dish from the South of France features a hearty mix of vegetables, beans, and sometimes meat, often served with pesto.
Ratatouille
This stinky French cheese, originating from Normandy, is known for its creamy texture and white bloomy rind, often enjoyed with crusty bread.
Camembert
Chemist and physicist who was the first woman to win the Nobel peace prize in 1903.
Marie Curie
This famous archway, commissioned by Napoleon, honors those who fought for France and is a focal point of the Place Charles de Gaulle.
The Arc de Triomphe
Date that the French celebrate Bastille Day, the holiday marking the storming of a prison in 1789 and the beginning of the French Revolution.
July 14
These small, delicate pastries are filled with cream and often topped with chocolate or caramel, making them a favorite treat.
Eclairs
Known for its characteristic orange rind, this cheese is made in the region of Alsace and has a strong aroma that can be polarizing.
Munster
Impressionist painter is famous for his series of water lilies.
Claude Monet
Monument located on an island in Normandy and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Mont-Saint-Michel
Carnaval de Québec, a winter festival held annually in Quebec City, features ice sculptures, parades, and the iconic mascot called ____?
Popular kind of food and seasoning brought to Louisiana from France.
Cajun
The three animals that make majority of the cheeses in France are ______, ______ and _______.
Sheep, Goats and Cows
This Québécois singer gained international fame with her French-language albums and has won multiple Grammy Awards, including for the song "Pour que tu m'aimes encore."
Celine Dion
This iconic monument in Algeria commemorates the country’s war for independence from France, standing tall in the capital city.
The Martyrs' Memorial
Known as the Day of the Dead in Mexico, this holiday has similarities in France, where people honor their deceased with flowers and special altars.
La Toussaint (All Saints' Day)
Originating from the region of Brittany, this savory buckwheat crepe is often filled with cheese, ham, and eggs.
Galette
This blue cheese, aged in natural caves, is renowned for its sharp, tangy flavor and crumbly texture, originating from the south of France.
Roquefort