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100

The number edition (1st, 2nd etc.) of this years Cannes Film Festival.

What is the 78th?

100

The name of F Scott Fitzgerald's wife.

Who is Zelda?

100

The well known prisoner held in Fort Royal, on Île Sainte-Marguerite, just off Cannes.

Who is 'the Man in the Iron Mask'?

100

The French spirit, introduced when Absinthe was banned in 1930's? 

What is Pastis?

100

The word croissant is French for.

What is a crescent?

200

The name of the prestigious trophy, awarded for for best film. 

What is Palme d'Or (Golden Palm)?

200

The famous Spanish artist who died in Mougins (town just north of Cannes) in 1973.

Who is Picasso?

200
The time of day, everyday, you can hear a cannon being shot in Nice? (tradition since 1860)

What is 12 noon?

200

The name of the famous French Vodka.

What is Grey Goose?

200

Traditional vegetable stew, originating in Nice. 

What is a Ratatouille?

300

The jewellery company responsible for making the festival's winning trophy?

What is Chopard?

300

The actress who starred in the movie "And God Created Woman" (set in Saint Tropez), gaining her international recognition and launching her career.

Who is Bridget Bardot?

300

The second famous festival held annually in Cannes.

What is the Cannes Lions Festival?

300

The tool used to extravagantly open a bottle of champagne.

What is a saber? 

300

The strong flavoured cheese typical of the South of France.

What is Roquefort?

400

The year the first Cannes film festival was scheduled to happen (it did not).

What is 1939?

400

The American chef who gained fame by bringing French cuisine to America, in the 1960's.

Who is Julia Child?

400

The hotel in Cannes, featured prominently in the movie "To Catch a Thief".

What is the Hotel Carlton?

400

The grape used to produced Sancerre wine.

What is Sauvignon Blanc?

400

Traditional fish stew, originating in Marseille. 

What is a Bouillabaisse? 

500

The comedy movie - partly filmed on the yacht Christina O, starring Woody Harrelson - that won the Best Film in 2022.

What is Triangle of Sadness?

500

The artist, who died in Nice in 1954, and painted "Joy of Life (Bonheur de Vivre)"

Who is Matisse? 

500

The small town known globally as the perfume capital of the world. 

What is Grasse? 

500

Primary grape used in the production of Veuve Rose Champagne. 

What is Pinot Noir?

500

The red wine traditionally used in Coq au Vin.

What is Burgundy?

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