France, a country synonymous with culture, history, and politics, offers a treasure trove of trivia for curious minds. From its status as a global leader in art and philosophy to its political transformations and role in major world conflicts, French history and society give you endless avenues to test your knowledge.
This trivia set challenges you to unravel facts about France’s geography, economy, political landscape, and famous historical figures. Whether you know about the Fifth Republic, the French Revolution, or France’s military legacy, these questions will engage and educate you in unexpected ways.
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What city is known as the capital of France?
Paris
Paris
Lyon
Lyon
Marseille
Marseille
Toulouse
Toulouse
Which iconic structure was completed for the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris?
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Arc de Triomphe
Arc de Triomphe
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum
Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower
Which river flows through the city of Paris?
Rhine
Rhine
Garonne
Garonne
Seine
Seine
Loire
Loire
Which French dish consists of a crust filled with eggs, cream, and lardons or bacon?
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine
Coq au Vin
Coq au Vin
Ratatouille
Ratatouille
Bouillabaisse
Bouillabaisse
What is the traditional French sparkling wine produced exclusively in the Champagne region?
Cava
Cava
Champagne
Champagne
Crémant
Crémant
Prosecco
Prosecco
What is the official motto of the French Republic?
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
Faith, Hope, Charity
Faith, Hope, Charity
Peace, Labor, Progress
Peace, Labor, Progress
Unity, Strength, Justice
Unity, Strength, Justice
Which holiday commemorates the storming of the Bastille?
All Saints’ Day
All Saints’ Day
Armistice Day
Armistice Day
May Day
May Day
Bastille Day
Bastille Day
Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in France, is part of which mountain range?
The Jura
The Jura
The Alps
The Alps
The Pyrenees
The Pyrenees
The Vosges
The Vosges
Cannes is most famous for hosting a prestigious event in which field?
Film
Film
Fashion
Fashion
Literature
Literature
Wine
Wine
Which region in France is known for its lavender fields and sunny climate?
Brittany
Brittany
Normandy
Normandy
Alsace
Alsace
Provence
Provence
Which artist painted the famous work “Water Lilies” in Giverny?
Paul Cézanne
Paul Cézanne
Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Claude Monet
Claude Monet
Which historic site in Paris houses the Mona Lisa?
Centre Pompidou
Centre Pompidou
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum
Palace of Versailles
Palace of Versailles
Musée d’Orsay
Musée d’Orsay
Which French king built the Palace of Versailles?
Henry IV
Henry IV
Louis XVI
Louis XVI
Louis XIV
Louis XIV
Francis I
Francis I
The French overseas territory of Réunion is located in which ocean?
Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
Southern Ocean
Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Which cheese is known as the “Queen of Cheeses” in France?
Roquefort
Roquefort
Brie
Brie
Camembert
Camembert
Comté
Comté
What is the name of the high-speed train network in France?
Eurostar
Eurostar
ICE
ICE
TGV
TGV
AVE
AVE
Which famous French festival involves a parade of giant puppets in Nice?
Fête de la Musique
Fête de la Musique
Festival d’Avignon
Festival d’Avignon
Les Vieilles Charrues
Les Vieilles Charrues
Carnival of Nice
Carnival of Nice
Who wrote the classic French novel “Les Misérables”?
Gustave Flaubert
Gustave Flaubert
Marcel Proust
Marcel Proust
Émile Zola
Émile Zola
Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo
In French cuisine, what is a ‘crêpe’?
A thin pancake
A thin pancake
A meat stew
A meat stew
A pastry with almonds
A pastry with almonds
A type of cheese
A type of cheese
What is the French national anthem called?
The Star-Spangled Banner
The Star-Spangled Banner
God Save the Queen
God Save the Queen
La Marseillaise
La Marseillaise
Ode to Joy
Ode to Joy
Which French scientist is famous for developing the process of pasteurization?
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
André-Marie Ampère
André-Marie Ampère
Marie Curie
Marie Curie
Louis Pasteur
Louis Pasteur
Which city is renowned for being the center of the French perfume industry?
Lille
Lille
Lyon
Lyon
Grasse
Grasse
Biarritz
Biarritz
Which French holiday celebrates the end of World War I and is observed on November 11th?
Epiphany
Epiphany
Ascension Day
Ascension Day
Assumption Day
Assumption Day
Armistice Day
Armistice Day
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