Famous Landmarks
This iconic Parisian structure was completed in 1889 and is known as the "Iron Lady."
What is the Eiffel Tower?
This French pastry is a flaky, buttery treat often filled with chocolate or almond paste.
What is a croissant?
This 1789 event marked the beginning of the French Revolution and took place in Paris.
What is the Storming of the Bastille?
This Parisian artist is known for his contributions to the Impressionist movement and works like "Water Lilies."
Who is Claude Monet?
This Parisian festival, celebrated in late June, is known for its music and arts events across the city.
What is Fête de la Musique?
This Roman amphitheater is famous for its gladiatorial contests and is one of the most visited monuments in Italy.
What is the Colosseum?
This Roman dish features pasta tossed with a sauce made from guanciale, pecorino cheese, and egg.
What is carbonara?
This ancient Roman general famously crossed the Rubicon, leading to a civil war.
Who is Julius Caesar?
This Italian Renaissance artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Who is Michelangelo?
In Rome, this festival celebrates the city’s patron saint with parades, processions, and fireworks every June 29.
What is the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul?
This Parisian cathedral is known for its stunning architecture and was featured in Victor Hugo's novel.
What is Notre-Dame Cathedral?
This traditional French soup is made from onions and topped with melted cheese and crusty bread.
What is French onion soup?
This treaty, signed in 1919, officially ended World War I and was held in the Palace of Versailles.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
This Paris-based writer penned The Stranger and is known for his philosophy of absurdism.
Who is Albert Camus?
This Parisian art fair, held annually, showcases contemporary works and attracts artists and collectors from around the world.
What is FIAC (Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain)?
This ancient Roman temple is dedicated to the gods and features a large dome and a portico of Corinthian columns.
What is the Pantheon?
This Roman dish consists of thinly sliced raw meat or fish, often served with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon.
What is carpaccio?
This event in 1944 marked the liberation of Paris during World War II.
What is the Liberation of Paris?
This ancient Roman poet is famous for his epic poem, the Aeneid.
Who is Virgil?
Known for its vibrant street life and cultural events, this district in Paris hosts the annual Nuit Blanche, an all-night arts festival.
What is the 1st arrondissement?
This art museum in Paris is home to the Mona Lisa and thousands of other artworks.
What is the Louvre?
This decadent French dessert consists of layers of pastry and cream, often topped with caramel or chocolate.
What is mille-feuille?
This famous 44 BCE assassination took place in the Theater of Pompey in Rome.
What is the assassination of Julius Caesar?
This French author wrote Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
Who is Victor Hugo?
This ancient Roman festival, celebrated in the spring, honors the goddess of fertility and includes theatrical performances and public feasts.
What is the Ludi Romani?