Parisian Misc.
True or False. If you want to sell baguettes in Paris, there is a law that mandates that you have to follow an exact recipe.
True!
This river flows through Paris and is lined with many of the city's notable landmarks.
What is the Seine River.
This is the name of the annual Grand Slam tennis tournament held on red clay courts in Paris.
What is The French Open.
The French Open, also known as Roland Garros, is held in Paris annually.
Wearing a white wedding dress is a French tradition. True or False?
True.
The tradition began in France in 1499.
This is how we opened the Olympic event at Belmont.
What is "Parade of Nations".
Which of the following cocktails was first invented in Paris in 1921?
A- Old Fashioned
B- Bloody Mary
C-Martini
B-Bloody Mary.
The story goes that a young bartender named Fernand "Pete" Petiot invented the Bloody Mary at Harry's New York Bar in Paris in 1921.
This famous French monument,built to commemorate victories in battle, stands at the top of the Champs-Elysees.
What is The Arc de Triomphe.
It was commissioned by Napoleon to honor the French army's victories and stands prominently on the Champs-Elysees.
This is the year Paris held the Summer Olympics for the third time.
What is 2024!
Paris hosted the Summer Olympics in 2024, having previously hosted the event in 1900 & 1924.
Crudites are a selection of raw what?
What are vegetables.
How many Trophies did Belmont Village Buffalo Grove win and display on the fireplace mantle, beating out other Belmont communities.
What is 3.
Way To Go BG!!!!!!
This is what Fois Gras is made from.
What is duck or goose liver.
This Parisian cathedral, a prime example of French Gothic architecture,experienced a devastating fire in 2019.
What is Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Name one of the new sporting events being added to the 2024 Olympic games.
What are:
Skateboarding, sport climbing,surfing and breaking.
Cognac is a French word for .....(what?)
What is Brandy.
These two people announced and handed out the awards won at BVBG at our closing ceremony. Name at least one of the two.
Who are Krista and Christine.
This popular Paris avenue, known for its theaters,cafes, and luxury shops, stretches from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concord?
What is the Champs-Elysees.
This iconic Parisian structure was constructed as the entrance to the 1889 World's Fair.
What is the Eiffel Tower.
These two sports were removed from the 2024 olympics.
What are Baseball and Softball.
This is a Bubbly wine produced in France.
What is Champagne.
These people walked with the Swedish Flag. Name one of them.
Who is Judi,Christine.
Vichyssoise is a cold,creamy soup made from leeks,onions and this other vegetable.
What is potato.
This Paris museum is noted for its collection of French Impressionistic art.
What is The Musee d'Orsay.
What year is officially recognized as the beginning of the modern Olympic games?
A-1950
B-1896
C-1901
What is 1896.
What is 'cheese' called in France.
Fromage.
Which Olympic game played at BVBG won the Gold Medal?
What is Javelin throwing.