Which French king built the Palace of Versailles?
Louis XV
Louis XIV
Louis XVI
Louis XVII
What country does not border mainland France?
Italy
Belgium
Austria
Luxembourg
Paris is the capital of France. Roughly what is the population of Paris today?
1.4 million
0.6 million
1.8 million
2.2 million
Which Parisian train station serves southbound TGV trains directly to Marseille, France?
Gare de Lyon
Gare du Nord
Gare du Sud
Gare de Montparnasse
What is the fastest posted speed limit for cars in France?
100 km/hour (~62 mph)
150 km/hour (~93 mph)
130 km/hour (~81 mph)
120 km/hour (~75 mph)
Which is NOT a color on the French flag?
red
white
blue
gold
Identify a type of French red wine.
Sémillon
Merlot
Champagne
Sauvignon Blanc
During what time period was the French Revolution?
1704-1714
1623-1650
1776-1783
1789-1799
How many regions does France have (including those overseas)?
35
27
22
46
In what year was the Eiffel Tower completed?
1904
1889
1824
1763
The iconic bike race, le Tour de France, usually begins in which month?
August
May
July
September
Which French singer did NOT originate from France?
Renaud
Edith Piaf
Jacques Brel
Brigitte Bardot
France has a large car market with several brands. Which brand of cars did NOT originate in France?
Dacia
Citroën
Renault
Peugeot
In what military conflict did Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc) serve?
The Seven Years' War
Hundred Years' War
La Fronde (1650-1653)
The French and Indian War
Who is the current president of France?
François Hollande
Nicolas Sarkozy
Emmanuel Macron
Marine Le Pen
Who is NOT a French philosopher from the Enlightenment era?
Voltaire
Molière
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Montesquieu
From where did the French Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte, originate?
Monaco
Corsica
Lyon
Waterloo