Chocolat
The main character, Vianne, opens a shop selling this sweet treat.
What is chocolate?
This river runs through Paris.
What is the Seine?
This layered dish of thinly sliced vegetables, made famous by a Pixar movie, comes from Provence.
What is ratatouille?
This French scientist discovered radium and polonium and was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
Who is Marie Curie?
This beloved French book series, created by René Goscinny and illustrated by Jean-Jacques Sempé, follows the comedic adventures of a mischievous young boy.
The actor who plays the traveling hippie.
Johnny Depp
This mountain range separates France from Spain.
What are the Pyrenees?
This food is eaten during Christmas time.
What is Buche de Noel?
This author wrote Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
Who is Victor Hugo?
This French festival marks the end of winter with brightly colored floats, parades, and costumes in cities like Nice.
What is Carnaval?
Vianne's arrival in the village coincides with this Christian observance, which plays a significant role in the movie's themes of tradition and indulgence.
What is Lent?
This French region is famous for its wine production, with a name synonymous with fine reds.
What is Bordeaux?
This light, egg-based dish can be savory or sweet and rises dramatically in the oven.
What is a soufflé?
This sculptor created the famous statue The Thinker.
Who is Auguste Rodin?
This greeting custom, involving exchanging kisses on the cheeks, varies by region in the number of kisses.
What is la bise?
Vianne faces opposition from this strict and conservative figure.
Who is the mayor, Comte de Reynaud?
This Mediterranean island, birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, is a French territory.
What is Corsica?
This iconic pâté, made from duck or goose liver, is often served as an appetizer.
What is foie gras?
This singer is known as "The Little Sparrow" and is famous for her song La Vie en Rose.
Who is Édith Piaf?
This event, held every May, is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world.
What is the Cannes Film Festival?
Vianne’s spirited older friend, suffers from diabetes, which she ignores to indulge in chocolate.
Who is Armande?
This region in northeastern France, once contested by Germany, is known for its half-timbered houses and vineyards.
What is Alsace?
This French term means "to cut into thin strips," often used for vegetables.
What is julienne?
This 16th-century French queen, married to Henry II, was known for her political influence and is credited with introducing Italian Renaissance culture to France.
Who is Catherine de' Medici?
This 17th-century French philosopher, who is known for his work on skepticism and the concept of "cogito, ergo sum," contributed significantly to modern epistemology and was a major figure in the Enlightenment.
Who is René Descartes?