Museum Master
The Mona Lisa has been hanging permanently in this French museum since 1974.
What is the Louvre?
While it is thought of as something quite fancy in the U.S., this dining experience is in fact incredibly casual in France.
What are bistros?
This series of 24 comic books by cartoonist Georges Remi (also known as Hergé) was first released in French in 1929. Its main character, a young journalist who solves mysteries, has since become a French cultural icon and has been used to advertise all sorts of French products, such as Citrôen cars, La Vache Qui Rit cheese, brioches, and much more.
What is “Les Aventures de Tintin” / “The Adventures of Tintin?”
French Fries originated in this country.
What is Belgium?
Red wine is primarily aged in a barrel of this kind of wood.
What is oak?
The Centre Pompidou is a building in the 4th arrondissement of Paris that houses a large public library, the IRCAM (a center for music and acoustic research), and the largest museum for this genre of art in all of Europe.
What is modern art?
This outdated term for server is no longer used in modern-day France.
What is “garçon?”
According to cartoonist Peyo, he first came up with the French name for his series “The Smurfs” at a meal with fellow cartoonist André Franquin when he could not remember the word for salt. This word became the title of his popular series shortly thereafter. 100 point bonus if you can spell it.
What are les “Schtroumpfs?”
This black and white outfit did in fact originate in France, though you will only find it as a costume in present-day France.
What is a French Maid outfit?
This is the difference between how red grapes and white grapes are prepared to be made into wine.
What is red grapes are left with their skin, while white grapes have their skin removed?
This iconic French museum was built for the Universal Exhibition in 1900. It also was used as a military hospital during World War I.
What is the Grand Palais?
A large proportion of French restaurants offer “prix fixe” menus, which allow you to order several courses for a reduced price. These “formules” (formulas) are the three options you can typically order on a “prix fixe” menu.
What are appetizer and main course, main course and dessert, and appetizer, main course and dessert?
The genre of comics popular in France and Belgium is known by this name in French. Note: the term is often thought of as a direct translation of the word “comic,” but the long tradition of comics in these two countries has led many to consider it its own separate genre of comic book.
What are bandes dessinées or BDs?
According to historians, the origins of French Toast, or pain perdu, trace as far back as the 5th century A.D. within this former empire.
What is the Roman Empire?
As of 2018, France ranks second only to this country in wine consumed per capita.
What is Portugal?
This famous French painter has an entire museum in Paris devoted to his work. The museum displays approximately 100 of his paintings - which is the largest collection of his work worldwide - as well as the art of some other lesser-known impressionists.
Who is Claude Monet?
This restaurant-rating standard that is now used worldwide originated as a guide for French motorists to increase the demand for cars.
What are Michelin stars?
In the popular comic book series “Astérix,” the title character Astérix and his friend Obélix go on a series of adventures, both at home and abroad, as they attempt to fight off the occupation of this former European superpower, who is attempting to take over their Gaulish village in the year 50 B.C.E.
Who is the Roman Republic?
This popular building feature did actually originate in 17th century France, though its utility has evolved over time.
What are French doors?
France, along with these two other nations, lead the globe in wine production. 200 points awarded per correct answer.
What are Italy and Spain?
Paris Musées is a public institution that was set up in 2012 to manage 14 of Paris’ museums and historic sites. Paris’ largest art museums, such as the Louvre and the Grand Palais, are not among those listed, but some of the smaller ones are, as well as many non-art-related attractions. Name a museum or historical site that is part of this entity.
What are Musée d’Art Modern de la Ville de Paris, Maison de Balzac, Musée Bourdelle, Carnavalet Museum, The Catacombs, Musée Cernuschi, Musée Cognacq-Jay, the archeological crypt of Notre-Dame, Musée Galliera, Musée du Général Leclerc Hautecloque et de la Libération de Paris (Musée Jean Moulin), Petit Palais, Musée de la Vie Romantique, Maison de Victor Hugo, and Musée Zadkine?
A total of 18 of the most widely known Parisian cafés have their own Wikipedia page. Name one.
What are Angelina’s tea house, Café Anglais, Café de Flore, Café de la Paix, Café de la Rotonde, Café des Deux Moulins, Café du Croissant, Café du Tambourin, Café Guerbois, Café Procope, Café Terminus, La Coupole, Les Deux Magots, Jardin Turc, Le Bal, Brasserie Lipp, , La Nouvelle Athènes, et la Palette.
This French comic book features a brother and sister of the Dubouchon family who are always causing mischief. The comic peaked in popularity between 1995 and 2000, and yet it was revamped into a new TV cartoon series for the channel Télétoon+ as recently as 2019.
What is “Tom-Tom et Nana?”
While a horn instrument from France did exist at one point in time, the “French Horns” we see today actually originate from this country.
What is Germany?
Surprisingly, Champagne was invented by a man of this organization.
What is The Catholic Church? (He was a clergyman)