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100
Since Carcassonne was a stronghold for centuries, and withstood a number of sieges over the years, this makes it classified as a military architecture from the ______?
(It was built in the 6th century during the ___ age that lasted between 5th--> 15th century)
Medieval.
100
True or false?
Château de Fontainebleau was redesigned by François I, and was non-stop inhabited by monarchs for eight centuries.
True!
Films this place was featured in include Marie-Antoinette, and the Man in the Iron Mask.
100
Lascaux, sometimes referred to as the 'Sistine Chapel of cave art,' is a wonder of prehistoric artistry located in the Dordogne region. The wall paintings are believed to have been crafted between _______ and 20,000 years ago.
(Hint: More than 15,000)
17,000
100
Miroir d'Eau, or Water Mirror, has the world’s largest reflecting pool. How many minutes does the water stay on for? (Hint 10-15 minutes)
15; then turns off for 5 minutes, and then turns on for 5 minutes of rising mist.
100
Mmmmmmm.......Lucky You! You won 300 points cause why not.
lol
200
The Arc de Triomphe, being one of the most iconic French Monuments, at the center of Place Charles De Gaulle (AKA Place de l'Étoile), and connects all 12 major avenues. However, why did Napoleon I commissioned to have this monument built?
To honor the victory of France's soldiers against Russia and Austria.
200
Chambord is the largest of the giant châteaux in the Loire Valley, and was built as a "humble" hunting lodge by François I. Which of the following is wrong about the Château de Chambord?
1) It has 440 rooms 2)It has 56 fireplaces 3) 84 staircases
2 is wrong, as it has 282 fireplaces.
200
This former hospital for the poor was built in 1443, called Hospices de Beaune, is now part of a health complex and manages the Domaine des Hospices de Beaune winery and its world-famous yearly auction. Which day of the week in November, each year do the auctions take place?
Sunday
200
Millau Viaduct, known as the Suspended Bridge or Bridge in the Air, and spans more than ___ meters across the French River Tarn near the town of Millau. It is one of the world's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges.
(Hint: 100-500)
300 meters
Fun fact: It was built to withstand earthquakes of up to 8 points on the Richter scale, and was designed by Michel Virlogeux and English architect Norman Foster, with help from prestigious engineering firms.
200
With around ___ cathedrals called "Notre Dame" in France the people's devotion to the Virgin Mary, thus all these cathedrals are names this way to demonstrate their dedication to her.
(It is in multiples on 100)
200
300
The Amiens Cathedral, the largest cathedral in France with a spectacular light show that projects its original colors when first built, can fit what other famous Cathedral within it with room to spare?
The Notre Dame Cathedral, AKA the cathedral that survived a fire in 2019.
300
(Daily Double!) As Loire Valley's best known and most visited château, Château de Chenonceau is commonly knows as the _____ Castle, since women have been involved throughout its history.
(Hint: servants etc use this term to address )
The Ladies' Castle.
300
Bordeaux offers one of the oldest belfries in France and one of the most recognizable landmarks, the Grosse Cloche. Passing underneath this landmark reveals the __ meter wide bell.
2
300
Metz Cathedral, with one of the highest naves in the world--42 m / 138 ft-- is located at ___ in France.
Metz
300
Nîmes Arena/The Amphitheater of Nîmesis a preserved Roman ruins in France that served people as a fortress, bullring, and even a ___
A) town
B) fighting ring
C) market
D) all three above)
A
400
As the landmark with the title "the largest gothic building of the Middle Ages", Avignon Papal Palace served as the papel seat, both as a spiritual and strategic symbol overlooking the Rhône. How many Pope's did this landmark serve as a Papal seat? (Hint: It's less than 10)
7
400
Centre Pompidou, well known for the fact that its pipes, conduits and shafts are placed outside the building rather than inside, was introduced in what year?
(Between 2000-1900)
1997.
400
Fourvière Basilica, located in Lyon,can provide an amazing view of Lyon from the its lookout. However, its also near a metallic tower, which looks tauntingly like a little Eiffel Tower. At 85 meters (278 ft), ______ of the Eiffel Tower's height.
In terms of height, it's 1/3, 1/2, 1/4, or 1/5 of the height of the Eiffel Tower
1/4
400
Memorial Charles de Gaulle. He rebelled against the Vichy regime's appeasement of Germany during World War II. He fled to London, where his BBC broadcasts rallied the nascent French Résistance against Nazism. What important role did he serve for 11 years after the war?
President of France, January 8, 1959, to his resignation on April 28, 1969
400
Musée d'Orsay, originally built as a train station for the Universal Exhibition of 1900, then turned into a railway station for trains from southwestern France (lasted only for 40 years). It was finally transformed into a museum for French art of the Second Empire in ____
(Hint 1900-2000, within + or - 5 years)
1986
500
The Arles Amphitheater, built in the first century CE, was where gladiator fights and chariot races were held, providing a regular dose of bloody sports In later years, after the Romans had gone, buildings sprouted within the arena, turning it into a veritable village, replete with housing and churches. How many people (estimated wise), between 10,000 to 50,000 people attended these bloody sports?
In general, over or around 20,000 people.
500
Cap 110 Anse Cafard, on the French Antilles island of Martinique, is a famous landmark that commemorates a mysterious ship that sunk in 1830. The strange thing was,with 60 women and 26 men – all slaves -- rescued from the ship. It was strange because France banned ___ trading in 1817.
(Fill in the blank)
slaves trading was banned.
500
Château de Villandry Gardens, built in 1532 and extensively renovated from the 18th century onwards. In 1906,Château de Villandry Gardens was bought by an illustrious Spanish doctor and his ____ wife, Ann Coleman.
Where was his wife from?
American.
500
Les Invalides, or otherwise known as The Hôtel des Invalides, is a place built by Louis XIV as a home for veterans. Who is buried underneath the tomb inside the Church of Les Invalides, which is a part of The Hôtel des Invalides?
Napoleon Bonaparte
500
Started of as an abbey, Mont Saint-Michel served as....
A) a "town" for pilgrims for stays.
B) For holding prisoners
C) soldiers' training site for WW2
Which one is incorrect?
C