The ruler of France at the start of the revolution
Who was King Louis XVI?
Name for small wooden ball in the game of pétanque
What is le cochonnet? (piglet in French)
2001 film, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, follows a quirky Parisian woman who finds joy in helping others
What is Amélie?
This post-impressionist painter, famous for his bold use of color, is known for only selling 1 painting during his lifetime
Who was Vincent Van Gogh?
This famous statue was a gift from France to the United States and was unveiled in 1886
What is the Statue of Liberty?
The revolution brought the adoption of this measuring system developed by Enlightenment thinkers
What is the metric system?
The name of the French Open tennis tournament
What is Le Roland Garros?
This legendary French filmmaker directed the 400 Blows, a key film in the French New Wave movement
Who was François Truffaut?
The famous artist best known for his impressionist landscapes and paintings of water lilies
Who was Claude Monet?
Gothic style royal chapel, on the Île de la Cité
What is the Sainte-Chapelle?
The national motto of France and a rallying cry during the revolution
What is Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité?
The widely embraced cheer for France's national football team
What is Allez Les Bleus?
In this 1956 film by Jacques Tati, the character Monsieur Hulot makes his first appearance, delivering visual comedy in a modernist setting
What is Mon Oncle?
A leading figure in the development of cubism, this artist, helped revolutionize modern art in the early 20th century
Who was Pablo Picasso?
This monument is in in the middle of "Place Charles de Gaulle" in Paris
What is the Arc de Triomphe?
The year the storming of the Bastille took place
What is 1789?
How long the Tour de France takes to complete
What is 3 weeks?
In La Haine, this actor made his breakout performance as Vinz, a hot-headed youth in the Paris suburbs
Who is Vincent Cassel?
This artist who painted the famous Impressionist painting "Luncheon of the Boating Party"
Who was Pierre-Auguste Renoir?
This building is located on the bank of the Seine by the point Neuf
What is the Conciergerie?
The number of prisoners famously liberated from the Bastille
What is 7?
France holds the most Olympic medals in this sport
What is fencing?
This 1993 comedy by Pierre Richard is about a shy, awkward man who ends up being mistaken for a dangerous criminal, leading to a series of hilarious situations
What is Le Coup du Parapluie?
Name of this painting by Jacques-Louis David
What is Napoleon Crossing the Alps?
Gift from Egypt to France located in Place de la Concorde
What is the Luxor Obelisk?