Geography and History:
Where is France located?
France is located in Western Europe and is bordered by Belgium and Luxembourg to the northeast, Germany and Switzerland to the east, Italy to the southeast, Spain and Andorra to the south, and Monaco to the southwest. It also has coastline along the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the English Channel to the north, and the Mediterranean Sea to the southeast.
What is the largest administrative region in France?
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Which French city was famously besieged during the Hundred Years' War?
Orléans
Which river flows through the heart of Paris?
The Seine
On which mountain range is the highest point in Western Europe located?
The Alps
In what year did the storming of the Bastille mark the beginning of the French Revolution?
1789
Culture and Food:
What is the French word for "hello"?
Bonjour
Which iconic landmark graces the Champs-Élysées in Paris?
The Arc de Triomphe
What pastry is traditionally eaten for breakfast in France?
The croissant
What region of France is known for its lavender fields?
Provence
Which artist painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci (while living in France)
Arts and Entertainment:
What annual film festival takes place in Cannes?
The Cannes Film Festival
Which French fashion designer founded the House of Dior?
Christian Dior
What is the national sport of France?
Football (soccer)
Which iconic novel by Victor Hugo takes place in Paris?
Les Misérables
What instrument is featured prominently in the French national anthem, La Marseillaise?
The drum
Miscellaneous:
What is the currency of France?
The euro
What is the nickname for the French national railway system?
SNCF (pronounced "ess en ce effe")
What is the largest island in France?
Corsica
Which French territory in the Caribbean is famous for its rum production?
Martinique
What is the French word for "thank you"?
Merci
Bonus Round:
What animal is depicted on the coat of arms of France?
The Gallic rooster
Which French cheese is named after a village in the Seine-et-Marne department?
Brie
What is the motto of France?
"Liberté, égalité, fraternité" (Liberty, equality, fraternity)
Which French emperor established the Napoleonic Code?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What is the largest river delta in Western Europe located in France?
The Camargue