Les Endroits
This city on the Loire River is where Saint Martin worked as a bishop.
Tours
What did Saint Martin do?
Established a monastery and abbey and was Bishop in Tours.
Which château was gifted to Diane de Poitiers by Henri II and later reclaimed by Catherine de Medici?
Château de Chenonceau
Which river runs through Paris?
La Seine
What is the Louvre and its popularity (# of visitors)?
The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world, with 9.3 million visitors in 2014
When was La Cathédrale de St. Gatien built?
It was built between the 13th and 16th centuries on the remains of the Gallo-Roman city.
Who was responsible for the construction of Château d’Azay-le-Rideau?
Philippe Lesbahy
Which château features a double helix staircase inspired by Leonardo da Vinci?
Château de Chambord
Which country borders France to the northeast?
Belgium
What famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci is at the Louvre?
La Joconde/The Mona Lisa
What museum was originally a train station?
Musée d'Orsay
Who was the king that invited Leonardo da Vinci to live in France?
François Iᵉʳ
Which château served as a hospital during World War I and helped refugees escape during WWII?
Château de Chenonceau
Where was Saint Martin born?
Savaria, Panmonia (modern-day Hungary)
What kind of art is the Musée d’Orsay best known for?
Impressionist and post-impressionist
Which cathedral in Tours was built between the 13th and 16th centuries?
Cathédrale Saint-Gatien
When was Saint Martin born?
Either the year 316 or 336 AD
Which château was Leonardo da Vinci's final residence?
Le Clos Lucé
The Château d’Azay-le-Rideau is known for its beauty and is located along which river?
The Indre River
How many tonnes of metal are in the Musée d’Orsay compared to the Eiffel Tower?
Orsay: 12,000 tonnes; Eiffel: 7,000 tonnes
Which castle is a UNESCO world heritage site?
Chateau de Chambord
Who was Saint Gatien?
The first bishop of tours. He was sent by the Pope to bring the gospel to Touraine in about 250.
Who was responsible for the construction of Château d’Azay-le-Rideau?
Philippe Lesbahy
France borders how many countries?
8
Name 2 of the famous works of art found in the Louvre that are mentioned.
Le Code d'Hammurabi, la Vénus de Milo, La Joconde de Léonard de Vinci, ou encore La Liberté guidant le peuple