Monuments
Battles
Holidays
French Actors
Paintings
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What is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel.
What is the Eiffel Tower.
100
is the name of a period of civil infighting and military operations, primarily fought between French Catholics and Protestants
What is French Wars of Religion
100
an annual celebration in many francophone countries. means "fat tuesday"
What is Mardi gras
100
Actor who starred 1994 film "The Professional," which also starred a very young Natalie Portman. He appeared in a number of blockbuster films since, including "The Da Vinci Code," and the two remakes of the "Pink Panther."
Who is Jean Reno
100
half-length portrait of a woman by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci, which has been acclaimed as "the best known painting.
What is The Mona Lisa
200
Is the cradle of Paris and has always been the religious center of the city.
What is the Notre Dame
200
What war was France one of the Triple Entente powers allied against the Central Powers on the western front.
What is World War 1
200
The French national holiday commemorates the storming of the Bastille, which took place on 14 July 1789 and marked the beginning of the French Revolution
What is Bastille Day
200
Star of the breakthrough film "Breathless" in 1959, he has had a successful film career, appearing in mostly French movies. This famous French actor was even once mentioned in a song by hippie folk singer Donovan.
Who is Jea Paul Belmondo
200
The leader of the movement and teacher to Delacroix. His painting, “The Raft of Medusa” is an important painting that displays in form and technique all that makes up Romanticism
Who is Théodore Géricault
300
was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to commemorate his victories.
What is Arc de Triomphe
300
covers the period from 1939 until 1945, which witnessed French military participation under the French Third Republic against the axis powers.
What is World War 2
300
The third Thursday in November is the day, when wine lovers rush to taste the year's wine.
What is Beaujolais Nouveau
300
French actor first charmed audiences as the beguiling title character in the movie "Amelie." Since then, she's gone on to appear in several French romantic movies and along side Tom Hanks in "The Da Vinci Code."
Who is Audrey Tatou
300
Started the Fauvist movement and a master of color. He is considered the most influential and famous painter of the 20th century (along with Picasso). He continued to experiment with different styles.
Who is Henri Matisse
400
is a testimony of the Sun King's extravaganza. The Palace and its magnificent formal garden became the quintessential model for palaces in Europe.
What is Château de Versailles
400
a period of radical social and political upheaval in France that had a lasting impact on French history and more broadly throughout Europe
What is French Revolution
400
The first of April is a day of mischief in France.
What is Poisson d'avril
400
Actress who appeared in so many American films, such as the cute romantic comedy "Dan in Real Life." She also starred opposite Johnny Depp in the sexy film "Chocolat
Who is Juliette Binoche
400
Artists who is undoubtedly one of the most famous french artists of all, and claimed to be the founder of Impressionism.
Who is Claude Monet
500
is also Paris's best known bridge and together with the Pont Alexandre III, one of its most beautiful.
What is Pont Neuf
500
Battle fought to decide which of France or Britain would become stronger power in North America, each side relying on its colonists and Indian allies to fight.
What is French and Indian War.
500
an annual celebration of citrus, featuring sculptures made of lemons and oranges.
What is Menton's Lemon Festival
500
Actor who appeared in several popular American films, including "Ocean's 11" and its sequel. He had a star turn as the director in the horror film "Black Swan."
Who is Vincent Cassel
500
a native of Aix en Provence, were highly influential in the development of 20th century art, including Cubism and Fauvism
Who is Paul Cézanne