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100

Which U.S. city is most famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations?

What is New Orleans?

100

What is the French word for "love"?

What is "amour"?

100

What famous French artist painted "Water Lilies"?

Who is Claude Monet?

100

What is the name of the famous French military leader who became emperor in 1804?

Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?

100

This building in Paris, completed in 1889, was initially criticized but has become a global symbol of France.

What is the Eiffel Tower?

200

What does "Mardi Gras" mean in English?

What is "Fat Tuesday"?

200

What does "mon chéri / ma chérie" mean?

What is "my darling"?

200

What French leader was known as the "Sun King"?

Who is Louis XIV?

200

Who was the last queen of France before the revolution?

Who is Marie Antoinette?

200

This building, located on the Île de la Cité, is known for its stunning architecture and was the setting of Victor Hugo’s famous novel.

What is Notre-Dame de Paris?

300

What is the traditional trio of colors for Mardi Gras?

What are purple, green, and gold?

300

What is the name of "Valentines Day" in France?

What is "La Saint-Valentin"?

300

Who wrote "Les Misérables"?

Who is Victor Hugo?

300

What is the national motto of France?

What is "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité"?

300

This island commune in Normandy is known for its stunning medieval abbey, which sits atop a rocky hill, and its unique tidal phenomenon.

What is Mont Saint-Michel?

400

What is the name of the special cake eaten during Mardi Gras?

What is King Cake?

400

What flower is most commonly given on Valentine's Day in France?

What is a red rose?

400

Which French scientist discovered radioactivity?

Who is Marie Curie?

400

Which mountain range separates France from Spain?

What are the Pyrenees?

400

This building, located at the highest point in Paris, offers breathtaking views of the city and is a popular pilgrimage site.

What is the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur?

500

What do you call the masked street performers and parade riders during Mardi Gras?

What are Krewes?

500

In France, what unique tradition involved single people calling out for love matches?

What is "La loterie d'amour"?

500

Which French fashion designer is famous for the "little black dress"?

Who is Coco Chanel?

500

Who was the leader of the French Resistance during World War II?

Who is Charles de Gaulle?

500

This 17th-century fortress, once a royal prison, is now a museum and monument in the heart of Paris.

What is the Bastille?

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