French Culture Facts and Trivia

Paris is divided up into 20 of these, also known as neighborhoods or district:

Cajun French is a dialect spoken in which U.S. state?

The largest immigrant group in France comes from what nation?

The name of which U.S. state comes from the French for "green mountain"?

What is the most popular sport in France?

France is famous for its art museums. What is its largest and most famous art museum?

Paris is also known by what nickname?

What name was given to French Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries?

Who was Napoléon Bonaparte?

Paris is famous for being home to what architectural wonder opened in 1889?

What is the current population of France?

What famous King of France was beheaded at the end of the French Revolution?

Which one of these cities is NOT in France?

About how many people in the world speak French as a first or second language?

What was the ancient Roman name for the region now known as France?

If you order a "croque-monsieur" from a street vendor in Paris, what are you getting?

In what year did the French Revolution begin?

Left to right, the colors on the French flag appear in what order?

How many times has the French national soccer team won the FIFA World Cup?

What French impressionist painter was famous for his depictions of water lilies?

What North American French-speaking country suffered a serious earthquake in 2010?

What is the largest primarily French-speaking city in Canada?

What 19th century French composer wrote the famous song "Clair de lune", meaning "moonlight"?

What Paris club, symbolic of the city's nightlife, has been featured in many books and films?

What is the name of the French-speaking province in Canada?

The southern coast of France is commonly known by what name?

What symbol of French royalty appears on the flag of Québec?

What is the second most popular sport in France?

Which one of these countries does NOT have French as an official language?

Which American founding father served as the first U.S. Ambassador to France?

The dominant religion/denomination in France is _________________.

What name was given to the government of France during WWII that supported the Nazis?

The French Open, a grand slam tennis tournament, usually takes place during which month?

Who is the current president of France?

France is famous for its expert production of what beverage?

Who wrote the Hunchback of Notre Dame?

Which country does NOT border France?

What is the capital of France?

Who won the Tour de France a record 7 straight times, but was later disqualified for PED use?

Which type of these cheeses originates in France?