France Trivia

1. Nouvelle-Aquitaine is slightly larger than which European country?

From Quiz France: All about Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Answer: Austria

Nouvelle-Aquitaine encompasses an area of around 32,445 square miles (84,035 square km) and makes up around an eighth of the territory of mainland France. Nouvelle-Aquitaine has existed since 2014, merging three former regions of France: Limousin and Poitou-Charentes and Aquitaine.

From Quiz Toulouse

Answer: Haute-Garonne

Haute-Garonne is in Occitanie, France's southernmost region, which is bordered by Spain and Andorra to the south. It is one of the original 83 departments formed during the French Revolution. Like many French departments, it is named after a river (the Garonne in this case, which enters France from Spain in the town of Fos).

From Quiz Perigord, a Wonderful Region

Answer: Southwest, not bordering any country

France is roughly shaped like a hexagon, hence its nickname. Perigord is located about 130 km (80 mi) east of Bordeaux, about 150 km (93 mi) north of Toulouse, and about 100 km (62 mi) south west of Limoges. It is part of the Aquitaine region. Spain is the closest country south of Perigord, but still quite a way away, about 250 km (155 mi).

From Quiz Vive la France!

Answer: Toulouse

Toulouse had a population of 440,204 in 2009. The city has the largest space centre and aerospace industry in Europe.

From Quiz La Belle France

Answer: River Basin

The beautiful city of Paris is in the basin of the Seine River, which rises near Dijon in north-eastern France and flows for 776km, through the capital, and on into the English Channel at Le Havre. Ocean-going ships can travel inland as far Rouen, which is 120 km from the sea. The river is also used by commercial and recreational vessels for most of its length. The ashes of Joan of Arc were thrown into the Seine after she was burnt in 1431. Napoleon wanted to be buried on its banks, but his wish was not carried out and he has a magnificent tomb in Les Invalides, previously a military hospital, but later a spectacular museum.

From Quiz Corsica - L'Île de Beauté

Answer: Ajaccio

In 2008, Ajaccio's population was just over 65,000, while Bastia's was 44,000, and Porto-Vecchio's was 11,000. Corte is the only inland town among the possible answers, and is the smallest of them, at only 7,000.

From Quiz Languedoc-Roussillon: Vineyards and Volcanoes

Answer: Montpellier

The five departments are Hérault, Gard, Aude, Lozère and Pyrénées-Orientales. When Languedoc was a province the boundaries extended further and included the provincial capital of Toulouse. The provinces were abolished in the French revolution and Toulouse is now the capital of Midi-Pyrénées region. Montpellier boasts one of the largest pedestrian zones in Europe with Place de la Comédie and its trademark fountain of "The Three Graces". Over the centuries the boundary of the area has changed but the original oval shape is now marked with black marble on the ground. Other sites of interest in Montpellier include a triumphal arch built at the end of the seventeenth century as an imitation of the the gates of Paris to honour King Louis XIV; and the eighteenth century St Clement aqueduct modelled after the more well known Pont du Gard.

From Quiz Montpellier Mania

Answer: Occitanie

It was previously located in Languedoc-Roussillon, a former administrative region of France. Since 1 January 2016, it became part of the region Occitanie.

From Quiz Do You Know the Region Auvergne?

Answer: Massif Central / Puy-de-Sancy

The Massif Central occupies 85000 km², on 18 départements. It is a range of very old (500 million years) volcanoes. The most recent volcanoes form the "chaîne des Puys". Its highest summit is the Puy-de-Sancy (1886 m). Another popular peak in the Massive Central is Puy-de-Dôme, the top of which is easy to reach on foot (local schools often do it). The town of Clermont-Ferrand, the prefecture, is at the foot of the Puy-de-Dôme. The Puy du Pariou is another summit (1210 m) of the Massif Central. The Massif Central is one of the most visited places in France. It is very beautiful, especially seen from the sky. There is a park called "Vulcania", about volcanoes in the Massif Central. There are also ski resorts. However, these mountains are the reason that the Auvergne has always been, and pretty much still is, away from the major routes and therefore from the rest of the country. The Massif Armoricain is situated in Brittany and Normandy; Ménez Kador and Roc'h Ruz are two of its summits.

From Quiz Take a Trip to Brittany!

Answer: blanc et noir (white and black)

The eleven ermines on the canton stand for the eleven types of Celtic people living in Brittany (Bretagne). The black and white stripes stand for the different dialects of Bretonne and French. You see the flags, for some reason, mostly in "labour disputes" (strikes).

From Quiz Normandy: History and Beauty

Answer: Basse and Haute

"Upper" and "Lower" Normandy are distinct regions with different traditions, topography and products.

From Quiz Cities of France

Answer: Lyon

Created in the early 1900s, Guignol is the puppet that represents Lyon's sense of humor. Lyon is also famous for its "quenelles", "boudins" and many other fine gastronomic products.

From Quiz France

Answer: The Tricolor

The three colours convey the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity.

From Quiz Fun Facts about Nice!

Answer: Promenade des Anglais

This is the road you see in all the postcards of the beach.

From Quiz France: All about Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Answer: Port of the Moon

Situated along the right bank of the River Garonne, Port de la Lune or "Port of the Moon" has been established since the Medieval Period of Europe. It covers around 40% of the city's whole area. Due to the long and lucrative history of wine trade in the area, there are many neoclassical buildings in the area that have stood since the Age of Enlightenment. The Port of the Moon gets its name from its crescent shape. It has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007.

From Quiz France: All about Hauts-de-France

Answer: Deûle

Lille is located close to France's international border with Belgium. Lille is known for the Lille Cathedral, a Catholic cathedral of neo-gothic style. Construction started in 1854, and took almost 150 years to complete, being finally finished in 1999. Lille is also notable for the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, one of the oldest and largest museums in France. The museum was established at the request of Napoleon Bonaparte, who wished to spread his appreciation of art. The Deûle River runs through Lille and is known for its picturesque water garden.

From Quiz Lost in France

Answer: Rouen

Historians among you will know that Rouen is where Joan of Arc was executed by burning in 1431 and it is amazing that parts of the clock pre-date this event. Le Gros Horloge, which simply means 'the big clock' in English, has a mechanism made in 1389, although the rest of the clock is later. It is situated in an archway, which was built between 1527 and 1529, in a street which leads to the square where Joan met her end. The clock has survived numerous wars and is well worth a visit.

From Quiz Toulouse

Answer: The Pink City

Or, in French, 'la Ville Rose'. The clay used to make the bricks for the pinkish-red buildings of Toulouse comes from the local clay terraces formed by the Garonne, and its high iron oxide gives the bricks their signature colour. The practice of using this clay for bricks dates back as far as the Roman age, and there are still a few buildings left over from that period, such as an amphitheatre. Another nickname for Toulouse is the 'Cité des Violettes', due to the spread of violets around the area after they were introduced to the city in the mid-19th century. The city even has its own festival, 'la Fête de la Violette', celebrating the flower.

From Quiz Perigord, a Wonderful Region

Answer: Dordogne

The Dordogne River has given its name to the Department of Dordogne which constitutes Perigord. Perigord is, in fact, the name of a former province. The Dordogne River has shaped stunning landscapes; it is also a slow-flowing river that offers tourists small beaches and water activities such as kayaking, swimming and short cruises.

From Quiz Vive la France!

Answer: Aquitaine

Bordeaux is the capital of Aquitaine. The region contains five departments: Dordogne, Lot et Garonne, Pyrenees Atlantique, Landes and Gironde. Located in Aquitaine is Medoc, the major wine-producing area of France. Aquitaine was ruled by the English from 1154 until the end of the 100 Years War.

From Quiz La Belle France

Answer: La Manche

The literal translation of La Manche is 'the sleeve'. The Channel is an arm of the sea linking the Atlantic to North Sea. At its closest point (i.e., between Calais and Dover), it is only 34km wide. The department of La Manche, in Normandy, is still a mainly rural area with beautiful green grasslands and long sandy beaches, which were used by the allies for the D-day landings. Today this area is a place of pilgrimage for those who want to visit an historic place in western history.

From Quiz Corsica - L'Île de Beauté

Answer: Grande Randonnée

GR20, also known as The Corsican Haute Route, is an amazing long distance trail. The variety of scenery is extraordinary, and is especially dramatic around the crux of the route, La Cirque de la Solitude, where fixed chains help you down steep rock faces. For almost all of the route, you are above 5,000', with the highest point at 7,355', and you will go up and down well over 33,000' if you do the whole trail.

From Quiz Languedoc-Roussillon: Vineyards and Volcanoes

Answer: Greek

750,000 years ago the volcanic eruption of Mount St Loup created two lava flows from which a basalt mound formed. Attracted by the rich soil and strategic position the Greeks arrived in the fifth century BC and the town arose on this geographical feature. They named the town "Agathe Tyche" meaning good fortune. The black basalt rock is ever-present in all buildings making the architecture unique.

From Quiz The Caves of France

Answer: Lascaux

The caves are 16,000 years old and contain nearly 2000 figures of animals, humans and abstract. One drawing of a bull measures 17ft (5.2m). Since the year 2000 the caves have had problems with a fungus which is believed to have arisen due to the air conditioning system used. The Chauvet caves in the Rhône-Alpes region actually contain older caves paintings; these are estimated to be more than 30,000 years old which makes them some of the oldest in the world.

From Quiz Hautes-Pyrénées

Answer: Marmots

The Cirque de Troumouse is much wilder and quieter than Gavarnie. You pay money at the entrance of the park and then take your vehicle through a series of hair-raising, sharp climbing hairpin bends to a reach the plateau at the head of the Cirque. You are above the tree line at a height of over 2000m above sea level. The dramatic 10km curved wall of rock towers over 1000m around you, with the highest point being Pic de la Munia at 3133m (10279 ft). A large statue of the Virgin Mary at the centre of the plateau provides the best place for a view back down the valley. The Cirque de Troumouse is also a place for rare species of flora, such as gentians, as well home for Izards and Pyrenean Chamois; you may also be lucky enough to see a vulture or golden eagle. Marmots, which are a type of ground squirrel, can be seen sitting on rocks and even at the edge of the road.

From Quiz Montpellier Mania

Answer: Le Corum

Le Corum has also been used as a conference center. It is a modern and multifaceted structure. Its name comes from Latin, which French, and every other romance language, is derived from.

From Quiz Do You Know the Region Auvergne?

Answer: 4

There are four départements : Cantal, Haute-Loire, Puy-de-Dôme (where Clermont is) and Allier. Unfortunately, the Puy-de-Dôme is more developed than the other départements, due to the presence of the prefecture Clermont (or Clermont-Ferrand, it is the same): the urban area of this town gathers almost one third of the population of the region.

From Quiz Corsica: Un Paradoxe Français - La Géographie

Answer: "L'île de Beauté" - The Island of Beauty

The island of Corsica has also been known as "the scented isle", or "l'île parfumée" in French. With a static population of around 261,000 residents, Corsica sees around 2,000,000 tourists per year, and the vast majority of these are French. The rather unspoilt appearance of Corsica has also led to the nickname "jewel of the Ligurian Sea" being used. With its 650-mile (1,000km) littoral, Corsica also boasts around 20% of France's coastline. The various pet names given to the island by France are a clear indication of the ecological state of the island. The lush, dense forests of acacia, holly oak, and chestnut trees along with vast floral fields filled support many rare faunae that can only be found on Corsica. The nickname of "the scented isle" comes from a certain type of thick undergrowth unique to Corsica. This thick undergrowth is known as "maquis", and is made up of a variety of sweet smelling plants, which include lavender, myrtle, and heather. It is, in its way, the Corsican equivalent of the South African "feinbos". The maquis is famous for something a little more salacious than the heady scents, though. In Corsica, to escape government persecution, one didn't head for the hills. One headed for the maquis. Here, fugitives could happily bed down with very limited intervention from other fugitives, and there was little threat of being found and captured!

From Quiz Take a Trip to Brittany!

Answer: a peninsula

Quiberon is the home to the best canned tuna in the world (at least to me).

From Quiz Places in Provence

Answer: Grasse

Now importing most of the flowers it uses, it is still a center for producing the scents used in many new perfumes. The admiral Count de Grasse prevented the British from escaping by sea, thus ending the American revolution.

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