France
Ile de France
French Music, Food, and Film
Fashion and Art in Paris
Hidden Gems and Attractions
100
The region in which France's capital, Paris, is located.
What is the Ile de France?
100
Why is it called "Ile de France"? Be SPECIFIC!
Ile de France translates to "Island of France", as the Loire, Marne, Oise, and Beuvronne Rivers surrounds the region like an island.
100
The origin place of Quiche Lorraine.
What is Lorraine?
(Fun fact: When Quiche Lorraine was first made, Lorraine was still part of the Holy Roman Empire (what is now mostly Germany)! Would you still consider this dish French?)
100
The English translation of "Enfant Riches Deprimes".
What are "depressed rich kids"?
100
The burial place of French royals, including nearly every French king.
What is the Basilica of St. Denis?
200
The name of the region of France during the Roman Empire. It rhymes with ball.
What is Gaul?
200
The inventor and purpose of the Eiffel Tower.
Who is Gustave Eiffel? What is the World's Fair of 1889 (1889 Exposition Universelle)?
200
The person credited with inventing the first photograph and taking the first photo.
Who is Joseph Nicephore Niepce?
200
French art movement founded in the 18th-century, known for its decadence and flamboyance. Examples of artists include Fragonard, Boucher, and Vigée Le Brun.
What is Rococo?
200
The main residence of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Josephine.
What is the Chateau de Malmaison?
300
The national motto of France. State it French and English.
What is ""liberté, égalité, fraternité"?
300
This delicious pastry consisting of dough with chocolate in its center is enjoyed all throughout France. However, its name is hotly debated. Name this pastry with both of its names.
What is a pain au chocolat / chocolatine?
300
Hey, what's that film named after a French dish with that mouse in Paris who is really good at cooking? Also, where did that French dish originate from?
What is Ratatouille?
What is Nice?
300
The person Martin Margiela worked for before establishing his fashion house "Maison Margiela".
Who is Jean Paul Gautier?
300
The former royal chapel, which once housed Christian relics including pieces of the Crown of Thorns, is only two blocks away from Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris but is often overlooked.
What is Saint-Chappelle?
400
The name "France" comes from the name of this Germanic tribe.
Who were "the Franks"?
400
Paris has three patron saints. Who are they?
Who are St. Genevieve, St. Denis, and St. Marcel?
400
Name 3 French Movies.
Answers will vary.
400
An entire art movement is named after this painting by Claude Monet. What is the title of the artwork? Which art movement is it a part of?
What is "Impressionist, Sunrise" / Impressionism?
400
This museum, located in Paris, houses one of the largest collections of medieval artworks in the world. What is this museum called, and approximately how many artworks does it house?
What is the Musee de Cluny? / 23,000
500
Draw the country of France from memory. The most accurate one will the win the points.
500
The amount of tourists that visited the Ile de France region in 2023.
About 47.5 million tourists.
500
Name at least 5 French Songs (NO CHEATING) OR sing this verse from Edith Piaf's "Non, je ne regrette rien".
Non, rien de rien
Non, je ne regrette rien
Ni le bien, qu'on m'a fait
Ni le mal, tout ça m'est bien égal
You do not need to be in tune, you just need to have good pronunciation (or just give it your best!).
All groups must participate. If a group opts out, they will lose 500 points. If a group cannot answer at least one question, they will also lose 500 points.
Answers will vary.
500
Recreate the pose of "The Thinker" as faithfully as possible. Whoever does it best will win the points. (Judged by us and Ms. Snazina)
500
Where the last place Leonardo da Vinci's painting, "Leda and the Swan", was spotted?
What is the Palace of Fontainebleau?