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- 0,"Which 21-stage, 23-day, 2,200-mile men’s bike race is held each summer and ends at the Champs-Élysées?",Tour de France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 1,"Although often misattributed as a French invention owing to its name and history, what macabre beheading-device was actually first used in Ireland in 1307, over 450 years before it was first used in France?",Guillotine,Watercooler Trivia
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- 2,"Probably including lots of Roquefort, Comte, and Brie, what country eats more cheese per person than any other, according to a 2014 report from the International Dairy Federation?",France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 3,"Produced in France, Grey Goose is a luxury brand of what type of alcoholic spirit?",vodka,Watercooler Trivia
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- 4,"Started in 1944, “Le Parisien” is one of the top-selling daily what in France?",Newspapers,Watercooler Trivia
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- 5,"The Alpine region of Europe includes Austria, Italy, Liechtenstein, France, Germany, Monaco, Slovenia and what neutral country?",Switzerland,Watercooler Trivia
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- 6,"Along with Libération and Le Figaro, Le Monde is considered one of the three “newspapers of record” in which European nation?",France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 7,"Some of the earliest known depictions of owls come are drawings on the walls of the Chauvet Cave, in the southeastern portion of what European country?",France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 8,What colour features in the national flags of all eight countries that border mainland France?,Red,Watercooler Trivia
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- 9,"What famous cathedral of Paris, France, opened in 1345, was made even more famous in an 1831 Victor Hugo novel that was adapted many times?",Notre-Dame De Paris,Watercooler Trivia
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- 10,"What city was the center of the movement called Surrealism, whose artists include such notables as Jean Arp, Max Ernst, Man Ray, Rene Magritte, and Salvador Dali?",Paris,Watercooler Trivia
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- 11,Which glass and metal structure designed by Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei stands in the main courtyard of the Louvre Museum?,Louvre Pyramid,Watercooler Trivia
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- 12,Italian Vincenzo Peruggia is a famous name in the history of art for stealing which iconic painting in 1911? One theory regarding his motivation for stealing the painting was that he wanted to return the painting from France to its country of origin.,Mona Lisa,Watercooler Trivia
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- 13,"The Principality of Monaco is bordered to the north, east, and west, by what other European country?",France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 14,"What “M” French politician, member of the La Republique En Marche party, has been serving as president of France since 2017?",Emmanuel Macron,Watercooler Trivia
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- 15,The 2000 film “Chocolat” stars Juliette Binoche as a woman who opens a sweet shop in a straitlaced fictional village in what country?,France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 16,Augustin Mouchot successfully demonstrated a solar steam engine in 1878 at the Universal Exposition which was coincidentally hosted in his home country that year. What was the country?,France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 17,"The only time cricket was an official Olympic sport was in the 1900 games, played in what capital city proposed as a host by Pierre de Coubertin?",Paris,Watercooler Trivia
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- 18,"In France, the July 14 national holiday is called Fête nationale française. What’s it called in English? (Hint: The observance marks the fall of a French prison at the start of the Revolution)",Bastille Day,Watercooler Trivia
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- 19,"President Thomas Jefferson bought about 828,000 square miles worth of land from France in 1803. What name was given to the transaction for that territory?",Louisiana Purchase,Watercooler Trivia
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- 20,Which airport in Paris is the biggest and busiest in France? (Hint: It’s named after a French president),Charles de Gaulle Airport,Watercooler Trivia
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- 21,What “M” French landmark is a large hill in Paris’s 18th arrondissement? It is home to the Basilica of the Sacre-Coeur.,Montmartre,Watercooler Trivia
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- 22,The Palme d’Or is the top prize awarded at the Internation Film Festival held in which French City?,Cannes,Watercooler Trivia
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- 23,"Lyon, France is home to what border-spanning law enforcement agency?",Interpol,Watercooler Trivia
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- 24,"Along with France and Spain, which North African country is one of only three countries have both an Atlantic coast and a Mediterranean coast?",Morocco,Watercooler Trivia
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- 25,Lilian Thuram is the record-holder for most apperances (“caps”) and Thierry Henry the record-holder for most goals for what nation's men's soccer team?,France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 26,"The modernist, concrete Saint-Pierre church in Firminy, France is one of the major works of what architect whose birth name was Charles-Edouard Jeanneret?",Le Corbusier,Watercooler Trivia
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- 27,"On the periodic table, Francium is named for the country of France; less obviously, what metallic element gets its name from the old Latin name for what is now France?",gallium,Watercooler Trivia
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- 28,"Thales is a multinational company that designs and builds electrical systems for the aerospace market, based out of what European country?",France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 29,"A major public square in Paris France, located at the eastern end of the Champs-Elysees, is the Place de la ______. Fill in the one word “C” blank, also the name of a Franco-British supersonic airliner used from 1976 until 2003.",Place De La Concorde,Watercooler Trivia
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- 30,"Literally translating as “beautiful wands”, Beauxbatons is the institution of wizardly education of what country in the Harry Potter universe?",France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 31,'Entente Cordiale' is a term typically used to describe the relationship between the UK and what other country?,France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 32,Alexis de Tocqueville is a famous European political scientist who famously wrote a 19th century treatise titled “Democracy in America”. What nationality is de Tocqueville?,French,Watercooler Trivia
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- 33,"Known for fine art and antiques, the Hotel Drouot is a large auction house featuring multiple independent auction firms in what world capital city?",Paris,Watercooler Trivia
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- 34,"In the Tour de France, the yellow jersey is awarded to the cyclist who has the fastest aggregate time across all stages. What color jersey is awarded to the “young rider” — a cyclist under the age of 26 — with the fastest aggregate time?",White,Watercooler Trivia
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- 35,"Stretching over 31 miles between Kent, England and Hauts-de-France, France, the Chunnel is a colloquial portmanteau of what famous tunnel?",The Channel Tunnel,Watercooler Trivia
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- 36,Lettered subway tiles spell out the text of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen at the Concorde stop of what city's metro line?,Paris,Watercooler Trivia
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- 37,"Which style of art, also known as Late Baroque, that focused on decorative ornamentation began in France in the 1730s? Jean-Honoré Fragonard is a noted exponent of this style.",Rococo,Watercooler Trivia
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- 38,There are five countries that were represented at every modern Olympics since its beginning. Greece is one of them. Name two others.,"Australia, France, Great Britain, Switzerland",Watercooler Trivia
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- 39,"What French jeweler is famous for its “menagerie” animal pieces, including an onyx-and-diamond bracelet shaped like a panther that was owned by Wallis Simpson?",Cartier,Watercooler Trivia
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- 40,Which monument situated in the center of the Place du Charles de Gaulle commemorates those who died in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars?,Arc de Triomphe,Watercooler Trivia
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- 41,"Inspired by a liqueur produced in the Loire Valley in 17th-century France, Chambord is a liqueur flavored with what fruit?",Raspberries,Watercooler Trivia
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- 42,In what country did the deadliest auto racing accident ever occur? It occurred during a 24 hour race in 1955,France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 43,"In 2011, Australia's Cadel Evans became the second non-European to officially win what multi-phase Euro sporting competition?",Tour de France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 44,"In the 1795 Peace of Basel treaty, Spain lost control over two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola. To what other nation did they cede this land?",France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 45,"Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel was a 19th century inventor and mechanical engineer, most famous for the invention of his namesake engine. He's also well-known for a suspicious death at sea. Although born in France, Diesel was what nationality?",German,Watercooler Trivia
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- 46,"What is the name of the smooth, creamy, seasoned soup of French origin that is typically based on a strained broth of crustaceans? The name is thought to come from the body of water between Spain and France below the Celtic Sea.",Bisque,Watercooler Trivia
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- 47,"Since Lance Armstrong's seven Tour de France victories were vacated due to doping, the current record for most Tour de France victories is held jointly by Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Miguel Indurain. How many titles do each of these men have?",Five,Watercooler Trivia
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- 48,"A Czech writer who went into exile in France in 1975, Milan Kundera is most famous for writing the 1984 novel “The Unbearable ___ of Being”. What word goes in the blank?",lightness,Watercooler Trivia
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- 49,"In 1956, Israel invaded Egypt, followed by the UK and France, forcing outside pressure from the United States. This crisis is referred to by what name? It refers to the canal the Western powers were hoping to control.",Suez Crisis,Watercooler Trivia
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- 50,"In 1712, in Lyon, France, one of the earliest schools for training veterinarians was founded by French surgeon ______ Bourgelat. Fill in the blank, also the first name of the painter of “The Waterlily Pond.”",Claude,Watercooler Trivia
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- 51,"In mid-July 2021, President Emmanuel Macron announced sweeping COVID-19 vaccination mandates in what European country?",France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 52,"In 1914, as World War I loomed, France, Russia, and Britain entered into an alliance known as the Triple ______. Fill in the one word blank, an “E” word meaning a friendly understanding or informal alliance.",Entente,Watercooler Trivia
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- 53,"Although born in the United States, civil rights activist Josephine Baker became famous as an entertainer and supporter of Nazi resistance in what country?",France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 54,"What 20th-century political scientist and University of Michigan professor wrote such books as “Political Representation In France”, “Dynamics Of Party Support”, and the “American Social Attitudes Data Sourcebook?” His last name is the same as a shoe company that makes Chuck Taylors.",Philip Converse,Watercooler Trivia
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- 55,"What “A” word is a day celebrated by France every November 11th since 1918 when Germany and the Allied countries signed an agreement in Compiègne, France to end World War I?",Armistice,Watercooler Trivia
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- 56,"The Petrin Tower in the Czech Republic, an observation tower that resembles France’s Eiffel Tower, sits on its namesake hill, known as ______ Petrin. Fill in the one word alliterative adjective blank, which makes the hill seem like it is tranquil and free from disturbance.",Peaceful Petrin,Watercooler Trivia
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- 57,"How old was Laurent Fabius, the youngest prime minister of the current governmental structure of France, when he was appointed on July 17, 1984?",37,Watercooler Trivia
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- 58,In what city is the European Disney theme park located?,Paris,Watercooler Trivia
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- 59,Which French river rises in the southern Massif Central and flows northwest for 634 miles to the Atlantic Ocean? This river gives its name to six departments.,Loire,Watercooler Trivia
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- 60,"Irish-born playwright and novelist Samuel Beckett wrote in English, but also in what other language that reflects the country where he spent much of his adult life?",French,Watercooler Trivia
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- 61,"Who was the only person to be prime minister more than once under the Fifth Republic of France? He served from 1974 to 1976, and again from 1986 to 1988.",Jacques Chirac,Watercooler Trivia
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- 62,"What is the “L” name of the network of caves in Dordogne in southwest France, famous for their paleolithic drawings of bulls and other local animal life?",Lascaux,Watercooler Trivia
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- 63,"Which city of the French Riviera, located close to Monaco, is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean coast after Marseille?",Nice,Watercooler Trivia
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- 64,Which French monarch with the nickname “The Sun King” reigned for 72 years from the age of four? Name and regnal number required.,Louis XIV,Watercooler Trivia
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- 65,"Since it’s the country’s national sport, it’s no surprise that New Zealand’s national team (the All Blacks) ranks in the top 3 worldwide (behind South Africa and France). Which contact sport do they play?",Rugby,Watercooler Trivia
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- 66,"Winning his fifth and final title in 1985, which cyclist, nicknamed Le Blaireau (The Badger), was the last Frenchman to win the Tour de France?",Bernard Hinault,Watercooler Trivia
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- 67,"Which former Winter Olympics host is known as the “Capital of the Alps”, which seems reasonable given its population of ~160,000 makes it the largest city in the alps?",Grenoble,Watercooler Trivia
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- 68,"What city in southern France's Languedoc area is the namesake of a tile-placement game in which players can turn their “meeple” into monks, knights, robbers, and farmers?",Carcassonne,Watercooler Trivia
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- 69,"Which author of the romance novel “Clisson et Eugénie” (whose literary career is much less remembered than his political and military ones) was born on Corsica in 1769, and died on Saint Helena in 1821?",Napoleon Bonaparte,Watercooler Trivia
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- 70,"Captain James Cook gave the islands their current name, which comes from the Roman name for Scotland. Grand Terre (known to locals as Le Caillou) is the largest island of which French archipelago in the Pacific Ocean?",New Caledonia (Nouvelle-Calédonie),Watercooler Trivia
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- 71,"The largest news agencies in the world are the Associated Press, Reuters, and AFP, an agency headquartered in what European nation?",France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 72,"Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc) is remembered for her role in the Siege of Orleans, a conflict in what inaccurately named war that was fought between France and England between 1337 and 1453?",The Hundred Years' War,Watercooler Trivia
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- 73,The combo of bagpipes and drums isn't just for the Scottish - bagadoù (or bagads) are pipe bands associated with which historical province of France?,Brittany,Watercooler Trivia
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- 74,"Depending on your cultural references, its name might put you in the mind of Pinocchio's cat, an opera by Mozart, or the lyrics of Bohemian Rhapsody. Founded in January 1826, what is the oldest national newspaper in France?",Le Figaro,Watercooler Trivia
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- 75,"Which northwestern city in Brittany is a center of technology, art, and history, and has the unique claim to fame as being the smallest city in the world with a Metro line?",Rennes,Watercooler Trivia
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- 76,"There are more than 300 châteaux of the Loire Valley, some of which date back to the Middle Ages. Here, the word châteaux would be equal to which English word that also starts with C and brings up an image of a home fit for a king?",Casles,Watercooler Trivia
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- 77,"In May 2022, who did Emmanuel Macron appoint as Prime Minister to replace Jean Castex (who had resigned)?",Élisabeth Borne,Watercooler Trivia
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- 78,The vodka brand Grey Goose has an English name despite coming from what non-English speaking country (where its name would become “oie grise” in the national language)?,France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 79,Which northern France city on the river Deûle is nicknamed the “Capital of French Flanders?”,Lille,Watercooler Trivia
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- 80,"Being one of the iconic landmarks in Paris and also being a well known tourist driving experience, how many roads are connected to the roundabout circling the Arc de Triomphe?",12,Watercooler Trivia
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- 81,"In 2016, which country opened the world’s first stretch of solar-powered road—1km (0.6-mile) paved with over 2,800 panels?",France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 82,"In 2022, Kylian Mbappé became the second player to score goals for France in two FIFA World Cup finals - which alliteratively named French footballer managed this feat before him?",Zinedine Zidane,Watercooler Trivia
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- 83,Vincent van Gogh painted his watery Seine series while living in and around what European capital city?,Paris,Watercooler Trivia
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- 84,"Only one part of the former New France remains legally part of France. This small archipelago named Saint Pierre is home to ~6,000 citizens and is located off the coast of what Canadian province?",Newfoundland and Labrador,Watercooler Trivia
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- 85,"What is the name of the far-right party of Marine Le Pen, who lost the French presidential runoff election to Emmanuel Macron in April 2022?",National Rally,Watercooler Trivia
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- 86,"Beginning and ending in Chamonix, France, the 106-mile Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc foot race loops around Mont Blanc, through what other two countries?",Italy and Switzerland,Watercooler Trivia
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- 87,"In 2005, Isabelle Dinoire became the first patient to undergo a partial face transplant. In what country did she receive this groundbreaking surgery?",France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 88,"Which major eastern French city on the border of Germany is home to the European Parliament, Parc de l'Orangerie, Musée des Beaux-Arts, and Petite-France?",Strasbourg,Watercooler Trivia
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- 89,Hennessy and Remy Martin are based in what French town?,Cognac,Watercooler Trivia
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- 90,"In 1991, the World Wide Web was released for the first time outside of the research organization where it had been invented in 1989 by Tim Berners-Lee. What is the name of that organization, more famous today for operating the Large Hadron Collider on the border between France and Switzerland?",CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research),Watercooler Trivia
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- 91,"French Guiana, the overseas territory that France has on the South American mainland, has what city as its capital? You might find the answer to this question a little peppery for your liking.",Cayenne,Watercooler Trivia
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- 92,"What tiny, independent principality located between France and Spain has its own name in its capital city, ______ la Vella? The principality is known as a “tax-haven” with duty-free shopping.",Andorra,Watercooler Trivia
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- 93,"There is a very small (180 square miles) landlocked sovereign country between France and Spain with a population of approximately 75,000. Believed to have been created by Charlemagne, what is the name of this country?",Andorra,Watercooler Trivia
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- 94,"French citizens have won it a record 16 times, but this year Annie Ernaux became the first female French recipient of the Nobel Prize in which category?",Literature,Watercooler Trivia
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- 95,"In August 2020, Tadej Pogacar became the first cyclist from what central European nation to win the Tour de France?",Slovenia,Watercooler Trivia
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- 96,"Strasbourg, France is home to the parliament of what ginormous international organization with a main HQ in Belgium?",European Union,Watercooler Trivia
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- 97,What “T” public French garden is located between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde? It was created by Catherine de Medici as the garden of its namesake palace in 1564.,Tuileries Garden,Watercooler Trivia
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- 98,"Sharing its name with the département which has Saint-Étienne as its capital, what is the longest river to be entirely located within France?",Loire,Watercooler Trivia
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- 99,"When you take into account overseas territories, what country contains the most timezones?",France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 100,"Often called a Nazi puppet state, the French state headed by Marshal Philippe Pétain during World War II is usually known by what name taken from the spa town in Central France that served as its capital?",Vichy France (Régime de Vichy),Watercooler Trivia
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- 101,"What 1916 “V” battle of World War I was the longest battle of that conflict, taking place on the Western Front in France?",Battle Of Verdun,Watercooler Trivia
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- 102,"In the commune of Montmorillon in central France, you will find a museum (and attached store) dedicated to which iconic pastel coloured, almond based, French sweet treat?",Macarons,Watercooler Trivia
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- 103,Total S.A. is a multinational integrated oil and gas company founded in 1924 and headquartered in what European country?,France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 104,"What variety of billiards, popular in France where it originated, involves trying to bounce your cue ball off your opponents cue ball, and then strike a target ball? It’s “C” name comes fittingly from a verb meaning to strike and rebound.",Carom,Watercooler Trivia
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- 105,What “P” building is a complex near the Les Halles in Paris France? It is named after a French president of the 1970s.,Pompidou Centre,Watercooler Trivia
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- 106,"Consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, G7 is short for what international intergovernmental organization comprised of seven of world’s largest developed economies?",Group of Seven,Watercooler Trivia
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- 107,"In 2018, which French football player became the fourth goalkeeper in history to captain his country to victory at the FIFA World Cup?",Hugo Lloris,Watercooler Trivia
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- 108,"VLC media player is free, open-source software that was first developed by students in France in the mid-90s. After being retooled by a global group of contributors, it officially launched in 2001. It was originally called VideoLAN ______ (VLC).",Client,Watercooler Trivia
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- 109,"Which fruit, known as pomme d’amour in France, was wrongly thought in Medieval times to be poisonous?",Tomato,Watercooler Trivia
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- 110,"What French writer was known for his adaptations of earlier folk tales, such as “Cinderella”, “Puss in Boots”, and “Sleeping Beauty”, establishing the literary genre known as fairy tales, and serving as an influence on the work of the Brothers Grimm?",Charles Perrault,Watercooler Trivia
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- 111,"Which island in the Mediterranean Sea, southeast of the French mainland, has a regional capital called Ajaccio? This island is the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.",Corsica,Watercooler Trivia
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- 112,Which archipelago in the Caribbean was once a Swedish colony? This archipelago now belongs to France and is known locally as Gwada.,Guadeloupe,Watercooler Trivia
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- 113,The Bishop of Urgell and the president of which European country share title of Prince of Andorra?,France,Watercooler Trivia
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- 114,"Which southern French city near the border of Spain is filled with terra cotta brickwork, leading to its nickname: “La Ville Rose?”",Toulouse,Watercooler Trivia
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- 115,"In 2017, Emmanuel Macron was elected President of France as a candidate from what newly-created party, whose name means “Forward?”",En Marche,Watercooler Trivia
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- 116,What is the name of the antisemitic political scandal that occurred during the late 19th and early 20th centuries during which Captain Alfred Dreyfus was convicted of treason?,Dreyfus affair,Watercooler Trivia
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- 117,Which city in southeast France is nicknamed the “Pearl of the French Alps?”,Annecy,Watercooler Trivia
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- 118,"The football team known as “OL” dominated Ligue 1 (France's top domestic football league) at the start of the 21st century, winning a record seven consecutive titles. What city does OL represent?",Lyon,Watercooler Trivia
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- 119,"Surname only is fine: The European Commission bestows an annual prize for achievement in photovoltaic energy conversion, named for what French dude who started all that stuff?",Alexandre-Edmond Becquerel / Edmond Becquerel / Becquerel,Watercooler Trivia
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- 120,"In France, the dog is called Berger de Brie. Elsewhere, what name is given to the large, long-coated herding breed with the unusual feature of double dewclaws on its hind legs?",Briard,Watercooler Trivia
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- 121,Between 1888 and 1889 Vincent van Gogh lived in which city in the south of France where he produced over 300 works? Pablo Picasso and Paul Gaugin have also lived here.,Arles,Watercooler Trivia
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- 122,"Prior to being a U.S. President, what man had been a senator, minister to France, England and Spain, Secretary of War, Secretary of State, and Governor of Virginia?",James Monroe,Watercooler Trivia
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- 123,What is France’s motto?,"Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity (Liberté, égalité, fraternité)",BelovedCity
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- 124,What was France’s currency before the euro?,The Franc,BelovedCity
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- 125,What is the name of the French national anthem?,La Marseillaise,BelovedCity
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- 126,France is home to the world’s largest museum. Which one is it?,Le Louvre,BelovedCity
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- 127,When is Bastille Day?,14th of July,BelovedCity
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- 128,Who famously said “How can you govern a country which has two hundred and forty-six varieties of cheese?”?,Charles de Gaulle,BelovedCity
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- 129,What colours can you find on the French flag?,"Blue, White and Red",BelovedCity
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- 130,Who was the president of France in 2020?,Emmanuel Macron,BelovedCity
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- 131,In which French race would you find someone referred to as the “Maillot Jaune”?,Tour de France,BelovedCity
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- 132,Which city was the capital of France from 1417 to 1422?,Troyes,BelovedCity
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- 133,What is the french name for Lake Geneva?,Lac Léman,BelovedCity
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- 134,What is the highest mountain in France?,Mont Blanc,BelovedCity
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- 135,Which chain of mountains can you find between Spain and France?,The Pyrenees,BelovedCity
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- 136,What is the second-largest city in France?,Marseille,BelovedCity
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- 137,On which French island can you find the volcano “Le Piton de la Fournaise”?,Reunion Island,BelovedCity
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- 138,What is the capital of New Caledonia?,Noumea,BelovedCity
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- 139,Which river flows through Paris?,River Seine,BelovedCity
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- 140,In which sea can you find Corsica?,Mediterranean sea,BelovedCity
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- 141,Which country has the largest land border with France?,Brazil (French Guiana),BelovedCity
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- 142,Which sovereign city-state is located on the French Riviera?,Monaco,BelovedCity
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- 143,"Traditionally, children in France are given a snack at 4 pm. How is that meal called?",Le Goûter,BelovedCity
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- 144,"In France, what is the name of the exam at the end of high school?",Le Baccalauréat,BelovedCity
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- 145,How do the French call the greetings that consist in kissing people on the cheek?,La Bise,BelovedCity
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- 146,"In France, people don’t drink their coffee or tea from a mug at breakfast. What do they use?",A bowl,BelovedCity
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- 147,Which day is referred to as “Poisson d’avril”?,April fools’ day,BelovedCity
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- 148,What is “La Chandeleur”?,Pancake day,BelovedCity
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- 149,What traditional cake is eaten on the 6th of January?,La Galette des Rois,BelovedCity
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- 150,When would you drink an apéritif?,Before a meal,BelovedCity
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- 151,What type of food do the French eat before dessert?,Cheese,BelovedCity
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- 152,What dialect would you find in Toulouse?,Occitan,BelovedCity
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- 153,Which type of meat is used in a “Blanquette de Veau”?,Veal,BelovedCity
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- 154,How is the meat cooked in a Steak Tartare?,It’s raw,BelovedCity
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- 155,What type of meat is used in a “Coq au Vin”?,Chicken,BelovedCity
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- 156,Which city was the birthplace of the “Bouillabaisse”?,Marseille,BelovedCity
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- 157,Which French region do the Crepes come from?,Brittany,BelovedCity
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- 158,How is “French Toast” called in France?,Pain Perdu,BelovedCity
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- 159,What is the traditional french cake for Christmas?,La Buche de Noël,BelovedCity
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- 160,What does “Mille-Feuille” mean in French?,A thousand leaves,BelovedCity
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- 161,What is used to cook the beef in a Fondue Bourguignonne?,Oil,BelovedCity
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- 162,Which French singer was married to Johnny Depp?,Vanessa Paradis,BelovedCity
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- 163,Who sang “La Vie en Rose”?,Edith Piaf,BelovedCity
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- 164,Which French duo is known for the songs “Around the world” and “Get Lucky”?,Daft Punk,BelovedCity
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- 165,"Which French DJ is known for the songs “Titanium”, “She wolf” and “Memories”?",David Guetta,BelovedCity
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- 166,Which famous French artist had a daughter with Jane Birkin?,Serge Gainsbourg,BelovedCity
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- 167,Which famous French fashion house sells the perfume “N°5″?,Chanel,BelovedCity
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- 168,Which famous French fashion house’s name is often referred to as “LV”?,Louis Vuitton,BelovedCity
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- 169,On which famous street in Paris will you find all the luxury fashion brands?,The Champs Elysées,BelovedCity
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- 170,Who was Yves Saint Laurent’s partner?,Pierre Bergé,BelovedCity
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- 171,Which famous French designer is often referred to as an “enfant terrible”?,Jean-Paul Gauthier,BelovedCity
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- 172,What is the name of the Promenade in Nice?,Promenade des Anglais,BelovedCity
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- 173,What landmark was built for the 1889 Exposition in Paris?,The Eiffel Tower,BelovedCity
176
- 174,Which famous French landmark caught fire in 2019?,Notre Dame de Paris,BelovedCity
177
- 175,What is the name of the Promenade in Cannes?,La Croisette,BelovedCity
178
- 176,"Which Roman catholic church is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, in Paris?",Sacré-Cœur,BelovedCity
179
- 177,Who built the Garabit Viaduct?,Gustave Eiffel,BelovedCity
180
- 178,What was Louis XIV royal residence?,Versailles Palace,BelovedCity
181
- 179,Which famous national park is located between Marseille and Cassis?,Massif des Calanques,BelovedCity
182
- 180,Which French theme park features awesome historical reconstitutions?,Puy du Fou,BelovedCity
183
- 181,Which famous museum in Paris is located in a former train station?,Musée d’Orsay,BelovedCity
184
- 182,Who wrote “Les Misérables”?,Victor Hugo,BelovedCity
185
- 183,In which French novella would you follow a young prince who visits various planets in space?,The Little Prince,BelovedCity
186
- 184,Who wrote “J’Accuse…!”?,Emile Zola,BelovedCity
187
- 185,Which French Enlightenment writer’s real name was François-Marie Arouet?,Voltaire,BelovedCity
188
- 186,Who wrote “Madame Bovary”?,Gustave Flaubert,BelovedCity
189
- 187,Which book by Choderos de Laclos was adapted as a movie in 1998 starring John Malcovich Glenn Close and Michelle Pfeiffer?,Dangerous Liaisons,BelovedCity
190
- 188,Who wrote “The Stranger”?,Albert Camus,BelovedCity
191
- 189,Was George Sand a man or a woman?,A woman,BelovedCity
192
- 190,Which famous French poet wrote Les Fleurs du Mal (The Flowers of Evil)?,Charles Baudelaire,BelovedCity
193
- 191,Which novel by Stendhal has a name including 2 colours?,The Red and the Black,BelovedCity
194
- 192,"In the famous Disney movie, where can you find the Hunchback?",Notre Dame de Paris,BelovedCity
195
- 193,What is the name of Emily’s French neighbour in Emily in Paris?,Gabriel,BelovedCity
196
- 194,What is the french name of the Netflix show “Call my Agent”?,Dix pour Cent,BelovedCity
197
- 195,Who are the two main actors in “Intouchables”?,Omar Sy and François Cluzet,BelovedCity
198
- 196,Who played Amélie Poulain in Amélie?,Audrey Tautou,BelovedCity
199
- 197,Which French King was nicknamed “Le Roi Soleil” (The Sun King)?,Louis XIV,BelovedCity
200
- 198,Who was Louis XVI’s wife?,Marie Antoinette,BelovedCity
201
- 199,Which year did the French Revolution start?,1789,BelovedCity
202
- 200,Who was the last King of France?,Louis XVI,BelovedCity
203
- 201,Who made French school mandatory and free of charge?,Jules Ferry,BelovedCity
204
- 202,Who founded the Kingdom of France?,Clovis,BelovedCity
205
- 203,"Which document was drafted during the French Revolution, alongside the constitution?",Declaration of the Rights of the Man and of the Citizen,BelovedCity
206
- 204,When was D-day?,6 June 1944,BelovedCity
207
- 205,Where did the boats land in France for D-Day?,Normandy,BelovedCity
208
- 206,When was the Armistice signed at the end of WWI (exact day)?,11 November 1918,BelovedCity
209
- 207,Which type of wine is used in a Boeuf Bourguignon?,Burgundy,BelovedCity
210
- 208,"In which French region can you find a Fronton?,South West France",Occitanie.,BelovedCity
211
- 209,What type of wine is a “Sauternes”?,A sweet white wine,BelovedCity
212
- 210,What is the most widely planted red grape variety in France?,Merlot,BelovedCity
213
- 211,What type of wine is a “Veuve Cliquot”?,Champagne,BelovedCity
214
- 212,What is the capital city of France?,Paris,TriviaBliss
215
- 213,Who was the first President of the French Fifth Republic?,Charles de Gaulle,TriviaBliss
216
- 214,What is the largest river in France?,The Loire,TriviaBliss
217
- 215,What is the most visited museum in France?,The Louvre,TriviaBliss
218
- 216,What is the tallest mountain in France?,Mont Blanc,TriviaBliss
219
- 217,Who was the first woman to be elected as a French member of parliament?,Marie-George Buffet,TriviaBliss
220
- 218,What is the most expensive painting ever sold in France?,Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci,TriviaBliss
221
- 219,What unique festival involving bulls occurs in the city of Nîmes?,The Feria de Nîmes,TriviaBliss
222
- 220,What type of animal is smuggled from Spain to France for a traditional Christmas meal in the Pyrenees?,Canard (duck),TriviaBliss
223
- 221,What is the largest island of France?,Corsica,TriviaBliss
224
- 222,"What is the most populous city in France, after Paris?",Marseille,TriviaBliss
225
- 223,Who was the first French astronaut to go into space?,Jean-Loup Chrétien,TriviaBliss
226
- 224,Which king built the Palace of Versailles?,Louis XIV,TriviaBliss
227
- 225,What was the deadliest battle in France during World War II?,Battle of Normandy,TriviaBliss
228
- 226,What is the national emblem of France?,The Gallic Rooster,TriviaBliss
229
- 227,Which famous scientist and two-time Nobel Prize winner was French?,Marie Curie,TriviaBliss
230
- 228,Which Frenchman has won the most Tour de France races?,Jacques Anquetil,TriviaBliss
231
- 229,What is the most common surname in France?,Martin,TriviaBliss
232
- 230,"Which famous novel, considered a cornerstone of French literature, was written by Victor Hugo?",Les Misérables,TriviaBliss
233
- 231,What is the name of the French equivalent to the Oscars?,The César Awards,TriviaBliss
234
- 232,What is the name of the French law that regulates the workweek to 35 hours?,The Aubry Law,TriviaBliss
235
- 233,What is the French term for the high-speed train service operated by SNCF?,TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse),TriviaBliss
236
- 234,What French city is renowned for its annual international film festival?,Cannes,TriviaBliss
237
- 235,What event does the French holiday Bastille Day commemorate?,The Storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution,TriviaBliss
238
- 236,What French fashion designer is known for introducing the little black dress?,Coco Chanel,TriviaBliss
239
- 237,Who was the first president of France?,Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte,TriviaBliss
240
- 238,What is the highest civilian award given by the French government?,The Legion of Honour (Légion d’honneur),TriviaBliss
241
- 239,What is the oldest cafe in France?,Le Procope,TriviaBliss
242
- 240,Which is the longest beach in France?,The Côte d’Argent,TriviaBliss
243
- 241,Who is the best selling French music artist of all time?,Johnny Hallyday,TriviaBliss
244
- 242,What unique geological formation can be found in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel?,The world’s largest tidal range,TriviaBliss
245
- 243,Which French monarch was known as the “Sun King”?,Louis XIV,TriviaBliss
246
- 244,Who was the first woman in France to receive a medical degree?,Madeleine Brès,TriviaBliss
247
- 245,"What French pastry, made with puff pastry and almond cream, is traditionally eaten on the Epiphany holiday?",Galette des rois,TriviaBliss
248
- 246,Which French city is known as the “Capital of the Alps”?,Grenoble,TriviaBliss
249
- 247,Which famous French scientist developed the pasteurization process?,Louis Pasteur,TriviaBliss
250
- 248,What was the French Resistance in World War II?,It was a movement of French patriots who fought against the German occupation and against the collaborationist Vichy régime during WWII,TriviaBliss
251
- 249,Who wrote “The Three Musketeers”?,Alexandre Dumas,TriviaBliss
252
- 250,What French region is Champagne produced in?,Champagne,TriviaBliss
253
- 251,What was the Eiffel Tower originally intended for?,It was built as the entrance arch for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World���s Fair) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution,TriviaBliss
254
- 252,What is France’s oldest city?,Marseille,TriviaBliss
255
- 253,Which region in France is famous for producing Roquefort cheese?,Aveyron,TriviaBliss
256
- 254,"Who is the author of the French national anthem, “La Marseillaise”?",Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle,TriviaBliss
257
- 255,Who was the first French Nobel laureate in Literature?,Sully Prudhomme,TriviaBliss
258
- 256,What animal is found on the French coat of arms?,The Gallic Rooster,TriviaBliss
259
- 257,What is the oldest surviving building in Paris?,The Saint-Germain-des-Prés abbey church,TriviaBliss
260
- 258,Which French inventor is credited with the invention of the hot air balloon?,Joseph-Michel Montgolfier and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier,TriviaBliss
261
- 259,Who was the last King of France before the French Revolution?,Louis XVI,TriviaBliss
262
- 260,What is the most visited theme park in France?,Disneyland Paris,TriviaBliss
263
- 261,Who was the youngest President in the history of France?,Emmanuel Macron,TriviaBliss
264
- 262,What is the oldest university in France?,University of Paris,TriviaBliss
265
- 263,Which famous French film director is known for the “New Wave” cinema movement?,Jean-Luc Godard,TriviaBliss
266
- 264,What is the longest road in France?,The Route Nationale 7,TriviaBliss
267
- 265,Which iconic fashion item was invented by Louis Reard in France?,The Bikini,TriviaBliss
268
- 266,Which French region is famous for its prehistoric cave paintings?,"Dordogne, specifically the Lascaux caves",TriviaBliss
269
- 267,What is France’s largest national park?,The Vanoise National Park,TriviaBliss
270
- 268,Who was the first French woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?,Colette,TriviaBliss
271
- 269,Which French artist is most associated with the Impressionist movement?,Claude Monet,TriviaBliss
272
- 270,Which Frenchman is known as the “Father of Fairy Tales”?,Charles Perrault,TriviaBliss
273
- 271,Which French city is known for its mustard?,Dijon,TriviaBliss
274
- 272,Which French scientist discovered radium and polonium?,Marie Curie,TriviaBliss
275
- 273,Which French overseas department is the largest?,French Guiana,TriviaBliss
276
- 274,Which French car manufacturer is the oldest in the world?,Peugeot,TriviaBliss
277
- 275,What is the largest palace in France?,Palace of Versailles,TriviaBliss
278
- 276,Which French actress won the first Academy Award for a non-English performance?,Simone Signoret,TriviaBliss
279
- 277,Which French region is renowned for its lavender fields?,Provence,TriviaBliss
280
- 278,What is the largest forest in France?,Forest of Tronçais,TriviaBliss
281
- 279,Who was the first French woman to travel to space?,Claudie Haigneré,TriviaBliss
282
- 280,What is the highest bridge in France?,Millau Viaduct,TriviaBliss
283
- 281,Who was the first French person to receive a Nobel Prize?,"Henri Dunant, although he was a joint recipient and the prize was for peace",TriviaBliss
284
- 282,Which famous French poet wrote “The Flowers of Evil”?,Charles Baudelaire,TriviaBliss
285
- 283,What French region is famous for its oyster production?,Brittany,TriviaBliss
286
- 284,Which French explorer discovered the Saint Lawrence River in Canada?,Jacques Cartier,TriviaBliss
287
- 285,Which French city is often referred to as the “Pink City” because of its unique brick architecture?,Toulouse,TriviaBliss
288
- 286,Which French king was known as the “Citizen King”?,Louis Philippe I,TriviaBliss
289
- 287,Which French fashion house is known for its signature saddle bags?,Dior,TriviaBliss
290
- 288,Who was the first French woman to win an Olympic gold medal?,Micheline Ostermeyer in 1948 for discus and shot put,TriviaBliss
291
- 289,Which French city is home to the European Parliament?,Strasbourg,TriviaBliss
292
- 290,Who is the French fashion designer known for his avant-garde style and use of unconventional materials?,Pierre Cardin,TriviaBliss
293
- 291,What natural formation separates France from the UK?,The English Channel,TriviaBliss
294
- 292,Which French explorer is best known for claiming what is now Canada for France?,Samuel de Champlain,TriviaBliss
295
- 293,"Which French novel, often considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century, is about a convict named Jean Valjean?",Les Misérables by Victor Hugo,TriviaBliss
296
- 294,Which French impressionist is known for his series of paintings of haystacks and water lilies?,Claude Monet,TriviaBliss
297
- 295,"What is the name of the French fast food dish made from fries, cheese curds, and gravy?","Poutine, although it’s more often associated with French-Canadian cuisine",TriviaBliss
298
- 296,What is the largest lake in France?,Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) — although it’s shared with Switzerland,TriviaBliss
299
- 297,Who was the first French Pope?,"Pope Sylvester II, originally known as Gerbert of Aurillac",TriviaBliss
300
- 298,Which French philosopher wrote “Candide”?,Voltaire,TriviaBliss
301
- 299,"Which French city is known for its annual international short film festival, one of the world’s leading festivals for short films?",Clermont-Ferrand,TriviaBliss
302
- 300,Which French navigator discovered the French Polynesia?,Louis Antoine de Bougainville,TriviaBliss
303
- 301,What is the name of the French overseas department that’s located closest to Madagascar?,Réunion,TriviaBliss
304
- 302,"Which famous French actress, known for her roles in “Belle de Jour” and “Repulsion”, is considered a style icon and symbol of sexual liberation in the 1960s?",Catherine Deneuve,TriviaBliss
305
- 303,What is the oldest hospital in Paris?,Hotel-Dieu,TriviaBliss
306
- 304,Which French author wrote the existentialist novel “Nausea”?,Jean-Paul Sartre,TriviaBliss
307
- 305,What is the most popular sport in France?,Football (Soccer),TriviaBliss
308
- 306,Which French explorer first charted the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic coast of North America?,Jacques Cartier,TriviaBliss
309
- 307,What is the most expensive street in Paris for real estate?,Avenue Montaigne,TriviaBliss
310
- 308,Who was the first French winner of the Tour de France?,Maurice Garin in 1903,TriviaBliss
311
- 309,Which French king was known as “Saint Louis”?,Louis IX,TriviaBliss
312
- 310,Who was the first Frenchwoman to win the Nobel Prize in Science?,Marie Curie,TriviaBliss
313
- 311,What is the name of the highest mountain in France?,Mont Blanc,TriviaBliss
314
- 312,What is the name of the French overseas territory located in South America?,French Guiana,TriviaBliss
315
- 313,Which French mathematician and physicist is known as the “Father of Modern Philosophy”?,René Descartes,TriviaBliss
316
- 314,What is the largest gothic cathedral in France?,Cathedral of Amiens (Cathédrale Notre-Dame d’Amiens),TriviaBliss
317
- 315,Which French explorer discovered the Quebec City?,Samuel de Champlain,TriviaBliss
318
- 316,What was the first French overseas territory?,Saint Pierre and Miquelon,TriviaBliss
319
- 317,Who is the most translated French author in the world?,"Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, largely due to his book “The Little Prince”",TriviaBliss
320
- 318,Who was the first French actor to win an Oscar?,Claude Jarman Jr. for “The Yearling”,TriviaBliss
321
- 319,Which French region is the largest producer of wine?,Bordeaux,TriviaBliss
322
- 320,Which famous French singer was known as “The Little Sparrow”?,Edith Piaf,TriviaBliss
323
- 321,What is the largest ski resort in France?,Les 3 Vallées,TriviaBliss
324
- 322,Who was the first French person to climb Mount Everest?,Pierre Mazeaud in 1978,TriviaBliss
325
- 323,Which French author wrote the classic adventure novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea”?,Jules Verne,TriviaBliss
326
- 324,What is the oldest cafe in Paris?,Le Procope,TriviaBliss
327
- 325,Who was the first French woman to win a Grammy Award?,Edith Piaf in 1963,TriviaBliss
328
- 326,Which is the most populated department of France?,Nord,TriviaBliss
329
- 327,Which French philosopher is considered the father of sociology?,Auguste Comte,TriviaBliss
330
- 328,Who was the first French Nobel laureate in Physics?,Antoine Henri Becquerel,TriviaBliss
331
- 329,What is the highest award for military and civil merits in France?,The Legion of Honour (Légion d’honneur),TriviaBliss
332
- 330,Who was the first Frenchman to win a World Chess Championship?,Maxime Vachier-Lagrave,TriviaBliss
333
- 331,Which French department has the longest coastline?,Finistère,TriviaBliss
334
- 332,Who was the first French Nobel laureate in Chemistry?,Marie Curie,TriviaBliss
335
- 333,Which is the oldest zoo in France?,Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes,TriviaBliss
336
- 334,Which French city is the most visited by tourists?,Paris,TriviaBliss
337
- 335,Which French painter is known for his famous work “The Raft of the Medusa”?,Théodore Géricault,TriviaBliss
338
- 336,Who was the first French winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature?,Sully Prudhomme in 1901,TriviaBliss
339
- 337,Which French city is known as the “City of Art and History”?,Nantes,TriviaBliss
340
- 338,Which French mathematician introduced the Eiffel tower to the world?,Gustave Eiffel,TriviaBliss
341
- 339,Who was the first French woman to be appointed as Prime Minister?,Edith Cresson,TriviaBliss
342
- 340,"Which French artist is known for his cut-out technique, leading to the creation of unique works such as “The Snail”?",Henri Matisse,TriviaBliss
343
- 341,Which is the oldest university in France?,University of Paris,TriviaBliss
344
- 342,What is the most visited natural site in France?,Mont Saint-Michel,TriviaBliss
345
- 343,What is the largest castle in France?,Château de Chambord,TriviaBliss
346
- 344,Who was the first French person to win a Pulitzer Prize?,Roger Duvoisin in 1948 for his illustrations in children’s literature,TriviaBliss
347
- 345,What is the longest river in France?,The Loire River,TriviaBliss
348
- 346,Which French philosopher is known as the father of deconstruction?,Jacques Derrida,TriviaBliss
349
- 347,What is the most exported French product?,Aircraft and aircraft parts,TriviaBliss
350
- 348,Which French king was known as the “Sun King”?,Louis XIV,TriviaBliss
351
- 349,What is the most attended annual sports event in France?,Tour de France,TriviaBliss
352
- 350,Which French city is known as the “City of Light”?,Paris,TriviaBliss
353
- 351,Which French director is known as one of the founders of the French New Wave?,Jean-Luc Godard,TriviaBliss
354
- 352,What is the highest military decoration in France?,The Legion of Honour (Légion d’honneur),TriviaBliss
355
- 353,What is the oldest bridge in Paris?,"Pont Neuf, despite its name meaning “New Bridge”",TriviaBliss
356
- 354,What is the most visited monument in France that you must pay to enter?,The Eiffel Tower,TriviaBliss
357
- 355,Which French poet wrote “The Flowers of Evil”?,Charles Baudelaire,TriviaBliss
358
- 356,What is the tallest building in France?,The Tour First,TriviaBliss
359
- 357,Who was the first woman in France to receive a doctorate?,Julie Victoire Daubié in 1861,TriviaBliss
360
- 358,Which French fashion designer is known for introducing the “little black dress”?,Coco Chanel,TriviaBliss
361
- 359,What is the largest zoo in France?,Parc Zoologique de Paris,TriviaBliss
362
- 360,"Which French philosopher wrote the famous line “I think, therefore I am”?",René Descartes,TriviaBliss
363
- 361,What is the longest tunnel in France?,The Channel Tunnel,TriviaBliss
364
- 362,Who was the first Frenchman to win an Olympic gold medal?,Leon Flameng in 1896,TriviaBliss
365
- 363,What is the highest mountain peak in the French Alps?,Mont Blanc,TriviaBliss
366
- 364,Who was the first Frenchwoman to fly an airplane?,Raymonde de Laroche,TriviaBliss
367
- 365,What is the most visited castle in France?,Palace of Versailles,TriviaBliss
368
- 366,Which French chemist is considered the “father of modern chemistry”?,Antoine Lavoisier,TriviaBliss
369
- 367,What is the most popular cheese in France?,Comté,TriviaBliss
370
- 368,Which French film director made the film “Amelie”?,Jean-Pierre Jeunet,TriviaBliss
371
- 369,Who was the first French president?,Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte,TriviaBliss
372
- 370,Which is the oldest public garden in France?,Jardin des Plantes in Paris,TriviaBliss
373
- 371,Who was the first French woman in space?,Claudie Haigneré,TriviaBliss
374
- 372,Which French painter is known for the “Water Lilies” series?,Claude Monet,TriviaBliss
375
- 373,What is the largest French island?,Corsica,TriviaBliss
376
- 374,Who was the first Frenchman to travel to space?,Jean-Loup Chrétien,TriviaBliss
377
- 375,Who was the first French person to win an Academy Award for Best Director?,Michel Hazanavicius for “The Artist”,TriviaBliss
378
- 376,What is the largest national park in France?,The French Guiana Amazonian Park,TriviaBliss
379
- 377,Who is considered the father of French cinema?,Georges Méliès,TriviaBliss
380
- 378,What is the most commonly spoken language in France?,French,TriviaBliss
381
- 379,Who was the first French person to win a Nobel Prize in Medicine?,"Emil von Behring, although German-born, he was granted French citizenship",TriviaBliss
 
1
+ Question,Answer,Dataset
2
+ "Which 21-stage, 23-day, 2,200-mile men’s bike race is held each summer and ends at the Champs-Élysées?",Tour de France,Watercooler Trivia
3
+ "Although often misattributed as a French invention owing to its name and history, what macabre beheading-device was actually first used in Ireland in 1307, over 450 years before it was first used in France?",Guillotine,Watercooler Trivia
4
+ "Probably including lots of Roquefort, Comte, and Brie, what country eats more cheese per person than any other, according to a 2014 report from the International Dairy Federation?",France,Watercooler Trivia
5
+ "Produced in France, Grey Goose is a luxury brand of what type of alcoholic spirit?",vodka,Watercooler Trivia
6
+ "Started in 1944, “Le Parisien” is one of the top-selling daily what in France?",Newspapers,Watercooler Trivia
7
+ "The Alpine region of Europe includes Austria, Italy, Liechtenstein, France, Germany, Monaco, Slovenia and what neutral country?",Switzerland,Watercooler Trivia
8
+ "Along with Libération and Le Figaro, Le Monde is considered one of the three “newspapers of record” in which European nation?",France,Watercooler Trivia
9
+ "Some of the earliest known depictions of owls come are drawings on the walls of the Chauvet Cave, in the southeastern portion of what European country?",France,Watercooler Trivia
10
+ What colour features in the national flags of all eight countries that border mainland France?,Red,Watercooler Trivia
11
+ "What famous cathedral of Paris, France, opened in 1345, was made even more famous in an 1831 Victor Hugo novel that was adapted many times?",Notre-Dame De Paris,Watercooler Trivia
12
+ "What city was the center of the movement called Surrealism, whose artists include such notables as Jean Arp, Max Ernst, Man Ray, Rene Magritte, and Salvador Dali?",Paris,Watercooler Trivia
13
+ Which glass and metal structure designed by Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei stands in the main courtyard of the Louvre Museum?,Louvre Pyramid,Watercooler Trivia
14
+ Italian Vincenzo Peruggia is a famous name in the history of art for stealing which iconic painting in 1911? One theory regarding his motivation for stealing the painting was that he wanted to return the painting from France to its country of origin.,Mona Lisa,Watercooler Trivia
15
+ "The Principality of Monaco is bordered to the north, east, and west, by what other European country?",France,Watercooler Trivia
16
+ "What “M” French politician, member of the La Republique En Marche party, has been serving as president of France since 2017?",Emmanuel Macron,Watercooler Trivia
17
+ The 2000 film “Chocolat” stars Juliette Binoche as a woman who opens a sweet shop in a straitlaced fictional village in what country?,France,Watercooler Trivia
18
+ Augustin Mouchot successfully demonstrated a solar steam engine in 1878 at the Universal Exposition which was coincidentally hosted in his home country that year. What was the country?,France,Watercooler Trivia
19
+ "The only time cricket was an official Olympic sport was in the 1900 games, played in what capital city proposed as a host by Pierre de Coubertin?",Paris,Watercooler Trivia
20
+ "In France, the July 14 national holiday is called Fête nationale française. What’s it called in English? (Hint: The observance marks the fall of a French prison at the start of the Revolution)",Bastille Day,Watercooler Trivia
21
+ "President Thomas Jefferson bought about 828,000 square miles worth of land from France in 1803. What name was given to the transaction for that territory?",Louisiana Purchase,Watercooler Trivia
22
+ Which airport in Paris is the biggest and busiest in France? (Hint: It’s named after a French president),Charles de Gaulle Airport,Watercooler Trivia
23
+ What “M” French landmark is a large hill in Paris’s 18th arrondissement? It is home to the Basilica of the Sacre-Coeur.,Montmartre,Watercooler Trivia
24
+ The Palme d’Or is the top prize awarded at the Internation Film Festival held in which French City?,Cannes,Watercooler Trivia
25
+ "Lyon, France is home to what border-spanning law enforcement agency?",Interpol,Watercooler Trivia
26
+ "Along with France and Spain, which North African country is one of only three countries have both an Atlantic coast and a Mediterranean coast?",Morocco,Watercooler Trivia
27
+ Lilian Thuram is the record-holder for most apperances (“caps”) and Thierry Henry the record-holder for most goals for what nation's men's soccer team?,France,Watercooler Trivia
28
+ "The modernist, concrete Saint-Pierre church in Firminy, France is one of the major works of what architect whose birth name was Charles-Edouard Jeanneret?",Le Corbusier,Watercooler Trivia
29
+ "On the periodic table, Francium is named for the country of France; less obviously, what metallic element gets its name from the old Latin name for what is now France?",gallium,Watercooler Trivia
30
+ "Thales is a multinational company that designs and builds electrical systems for the aerospace market, based out of what European country?",France,Watercooler Trivia
31
+ "A major public square in Paris France, located at the eastern end of the Champs-Elysees, is the Place de la ______. Fill in the one word “C” blank, also the name of a Franco-British supersonic airliner used from 1976 until 2003.",Place De La Concorde,Watercooler Trivia
32
+ "Literally translating as “beautiful wands”, Beauxbatons is the institution of wizardly education of what country in the Harry Potter universe?",France,Watercooler Trivia
33
+ 'Entente Cordiale' is a term typically used to describe the relationship between the UK and what other country?,France,Watercooler Trivia
34
+ Alexis de Tocqueville is a famous European political scientist who famously wrote a 19th century treatise titled “Democracy in America”. What nationality is de Tocqueville?,French,Watercooler Trivia
35
+ "Known for fine art and antiques, the Hotel Drouot is a large auction house featuring multiple independent auction firms in what world capital city?",Paris,Watercooler Trivia
36
+ "In the Tour de France, the yellow jersey is awarded to the cyclist who has the fastest aggregate time across all stages. What color jersey is awarded to the “young rider” — a cyclist under the age of 26 — with the fastest aggregate time?",White,Watercooler Trivia
37
+ "Stretching over 31 miles between Kent, England and Hauts-de-France, France, the Chunnel is a colloquial portmanteau of what famous tunnel?",The Channel Tunnel,Watercooler Trivia
38
+ Lettered subway tiles spell out the text of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen at the Concorde stop of what city's metro line?,Paris,Watercooler Trivia
39
+ "Which style of art, also known as Late Baroque, that focused on decorative ornamentation began in France in the 1730s? Jean-Honoré Fragonard is a noted exponent of this style.",Rococo,Watercooler Trivia
40
+ There are five countries that were represented at every modern Olympics since its beginning. Greece is one of them. Name two others.,"Australia, France, Great Britain, Switzerland",Watercooler Trivia
41
+ "What French jeweler is famous for its “menagerie” animal pieces, including an onyx-and-diamond bracelet shaped like a panther that was owned by Wallis Simpson?",Cartier,Watercooler Trivia
42
+ Which monument situated in the center of the Place du Charles de Gaulle commemorates those who died in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars?,Arc de Triomphe,Watercooler Trivia
43
+ "Inspired by a liqueur produced in the Loire Valley in 17th-century France, Chambord is a liqueur flavored with what fruit?",Raspberries,Watercooler Trivia
44
+ In what country did the deadliest auto racing accident ever occur? It occurred during a 24 hour race in 1955,France,Watercooler Trivia
45
+ "In 2011, Australia's Cadel Evans became the second non-European to officially win what multi-phase Euro sporting competition?",Tour de France,Watercooler Trivia
46
+ "In the 1795 Peace of Basel treaty, Spain lost control over two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola. To what other nation did they cede this land?",France,Watercooler Trivia
47
+ "Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel was a 19th century inventor and mechanical engineer, most famous for the invention of his namesake engine. He's also well-known for a suspicious death at sea. Although born in France, Diesel was what nationality?",German,Watercooler Trivia
48
+ "What is the name of the smooth, creamy, seasoned soup of French origin that is typically based on a strained broth of crustaceans? The name is thought to come from the body of water between Spain and France below the Celtic Sea.",Bisque,Watercooler Trivia
49
+ "Since Lance Armstrong's seven Tour de France victories were vacated due to doping, the current record for most Tour de France victories is held jointly by Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Miguel Indurain. How many titles do each of these men have?",Five,Watercooler Trivia
50
+ "A Czech writer who went into exile in France in 1975, Milan Kundera is most famous for writing the 1984 novel “The Unbearable ___ of Being”. What word goes in the blank?",lightness,Watercooler Trivia
51
+ "In 1956, Israel invaded Egypt, followed by the UK and France, forcing outside pressure from the United States. This crisis is referred to by what name? It refers to the canal the Western powers were hoping to control.",Suez Crisis,Watercooler Trivia
52
+ "In 1712, in Lyon, France, one of the earliest schools for training veterinarians was founded by French surgeon ______ Bourgelat. Fill in the blank, also the first name of the painter of “The Waterlily Pond.”",Claude,Watercooler Trivia
53
+ "In mid-July 2021, President Emmanuel Macron announced sweeping COVID-19 vaccination mandates in what European country?",France,Watercooler Trivia
54
+ "In 1914, as World War I loomed, France, Russia, and Britain entered into an alliance known as the Triple ______. Fill in the one word blank, an “E” word meaning a friendly understanding or informal alliance.",Entente,Watercooler Trivia
55
+ "Although born in the United States, civil rights activist Josephine Baker became famous as an entertainer and supporter of Nazi resistance in what country?",France,Watercooler Trivia
56
+ "What 20th-century political scientist and University of Michigan professor wrote such books as “Political Representation In France”, “Dynamics Of Party Support”, and the “American Social Attitudes Data Sourcebook?” His last name is the same as a shoe company that makes Chuck Taylors.",Philip Converse,Watercooler Trivia
57
+ "What “A” word is a day celebrated by France every November 11th since 1918 when Germany and the Allied countries signed an agreement in Compiègne, France to end World War I?",Armistice,Watercooler Trivia
58
+ "The Petrin Tower in the Czech Republic, an observation tower that resembles France’s Eiffel Tower, sits on its namesake hill, known as ______ Petrin. Fill in the one word alliterative adjective blank, which makes the hill seem like it is tranquil and free from disturbance.",Peaceful Petrin,Watercooler Trivia
59
+ "How old was Laurent Fabius, the youngest prime minister of the current governmental structure of France, when he was appointed on July 17, 1984?",37,Watercooler Trivia
60
+ In what city is the European Disney theme park located?,Paris,Watercooler Trivia
61
+ Which French river rises in the southern Massif Central and flows northwest for 634 miles to the Atlantic Ocean? This river gives its name to six departments.,Loire,Watercooler Trivia
62
+ "Irish-born playwright and novelist Samuel Beckett wrote in English, but also in what other language that reflects the country where he spent much of his adult life?",French,Watercooler Trivia
63
+ "Who was the only person to be prime minister more than once under the Fifth Republic of France? He served from 1974 to 1976, and again from 1986 to 1988.",Jacques Chirac,Watercooler Trivia
64
+ "What is the “L” name of the network of caves in Dordogne in southwest France, famous for their paleolithic drawings of bulls and other local animal life?",Lascaux,Watercooler Trivia
65
+ "Which city of the French Riviera, located close to Monaco, is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean coast after Marseille?",Nice,Watercooler Trivia
66
+ Which French monarch with the nickname “The Sun King” reigned for 72 years from the age of four? Name and regnal number required.,Louis XIV,Watercooler Trivia
67
+ "Since it’s the country’s national sport, it’s no surprise that New Zealand’s national team (the All Blacks) ranks in the top 3 worldwide (behind South Africa and France). Which contact sport do they play?",Rugby,Watercooler Trivia
68
+ "Winning his fifth and final title in 1985, which cyclist, nicknamed Le Blaireau (The Badger), was the last Frenchman to win the Tour de France?",Bernard Hinault,Watercooler Trivia
69
+ "Which former Winter Olympics host is known as the “Capital of the Alps”, which seems reasonable given its population of ~160,000 makes it the largest city in the alps?",Grenoble,Watercooler Trivia
70
+ "What city in southern France's Languedoc area is the namesake of a tile-placement game in which players can turn their “meeple” into monks, knights, robbers, and farmers?",Carcassonne,Watercooler Trivia
71
+ "Which author of the romance novel “Clisson et Eugénie” (whose literary career is much less remembered than his political and military ones) was born on Corsica in 1769, and died on Saint Helena in 1821?",Napoleon Bonaparte,Watercooler Trivia
72
+ "Captain James Cook gave the islands their current name, which comes from the Roman name for Scotland. Grand Terre (known to locals as Le Caillou) is the largest island of which French archipelago in the Pacific Ocean?",New Caledonia (Nouvelle-Calédonie),Watercooler Trivia
73
+ "The largest news agencies in the world are the Associated Press, Reuters, and AFP, an agency headquartered in what European nation?",France,Watercooler Trivia
74
+ "Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc) is remembered for her role in the Siege of Orleans, a conflict in what inaccurately named war that was fought between France and England between 1337 and 1453?",The Hundred Years' War,Watercooler Trivia
75
+ The combo of bagpipes and drums isn't just for the Scottish - bagadoù (or bagads) are pipe bands associated with which historical province of France?,Brittany,Watercooler Trivia
76
+ "Depending on your cultural references, its name might put you in the mind of Pinocchio's cat, an opera by Mozart, or the lyrics of Bohemian Rhapsody. Founded in January 1826, what is the oldest national newspaper in France?",Le Figaro,Watercooler Trivia
77
+ "Which northwestern city in Brittany is a center of technology, art, and history, and has the unique claim to fame as being the smallest city in the world with a Metro line?",Rennes,Watercooler Trivia
78
+ "There are more than 300 châteaux of the Loire Valley, some of which date back to the Middle Ages. Here, the word châteaux would be equal to which English word that also starts with C and brings up an image of a home fit for a king?",Casles,Watercooler Trivia
79
+ "In May 2022, who did Emmanuel Macron appoint as Prime Minister to replace Jean Castex (who had resigned)?",Élisabeth Borne,Watercooler Trivia
80
+ The vodka brand Grey Goose has an English name despite coming from what non-English speaking country (where its name would become “oie grise” in the national language)?,France,Watercooler Trivia
81
+ Which northern France city on the river Deûle is nicknamed the “Capital of French Flanders?”,Lille,Watercooler Trivia
82
+ "Being one of the iconic landmarks in Paris and also being a well known tourist driving experience, how many roads are connected to the roundabout circling the Arc de Triomphe?",12,Watercooler Trivia
83
+ "In 2016, which country opened the world’s first stretch of solar-powered road—1km (0.6-mile) paved with over 2,800 panels?",France,Watercooler Trivia
84
+ "In 2022, Kylian Mbappé became the second player to score goals for France in two FIFA World Cup finals - which alliteratively named French footballer managed this feat before him?",Zinedine Zidane,Watercooler Trivia
85
+ Vincent van Gogh painted his watery Seine series while living in and around what European capital city?,Paris,Watercooler Trivia
86
+ "Only one part of the former New France remains legally part of France. This small archipelago named Saint Pierre is home to ~6,000 citizens and is located off the coast of what Canadian province?",Newfoundland and Labrador,Watercooler Trivia
87
+ "What is the name of the far-right party of Marine Le Pen, who lost the French presidential runoff election to Emmanuel Macron in April 2022?",National Rally,Watercooler Trivia
88
+ "Beginning and ending in Chamonix, France, the 106-mile Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc foot race loops around Mont Blanc, through what other two countries?",Italy and Switzerland,Watercooler Trivia
89
+ "In 2005, Isabelle Dinoire became the first patient to undergo a partial face transplant. In what country did she receive this groundbreaking surgery?",France,Watercooler Trivia
90
+ "Which major eastern French city on the border of Germany is home to the European Parliament, Parc de l'Orangerie, Musée des Beaux-Arts, and Petite-France?",Strasbourg,Watercooler Trivia
91
+ Hennessy and Remy Martin are based in what French town?,Cognac,Watercooler Trivia
92
+ "In 1991, the World Wide Web was released for the first time outside of the research organization where it had been invented in 1989 by Tim Berners-Lee. What is the name of that organization, more famous today for operating the Large Hadron Collider on the border between France and Switzerland?",CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research),Watercooler Trivia
93
+ "French Guiana, the overseas territory that France has on the South American mainland, has what city as its capital? You might find the answer to this question a little peppery for your liking.",Cayenne,Watercooler Trivia
94
+ "What tiny, independent principality located between France and Spain has its own name in its capital city, ______ la Vella? The principality is known as a “tax-haven” with duty-free shopping.",Andorra,Watercooler Trivia
95
+ "There is a very small (180 square miles) landlocked sovereign country between France and Spain with a population of approximately 75,000. Believed to have been created by Charlemagne, what is the name of this country?",Andorra,Watercooler Trivia
96
+ "French citizens have won it a record 16 times, but this year Annie Ernaux became the first female French recipient of the Nobel Prize in which category?",Literature,Watercooler Trivia
97
+ "In August 2020, Tadej Pogacar became the first cyclist from what central European nation to win the Tour de France?",Slovenia,Watercooler Trivia
98
+ "Strasbourg, France is home to the parliament of what ginormous international organization with a main HQ in Belgium?",European Union,Watercooler Trivia
99
+ What “T” public French garden is located between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde? It was created by Catherine de Medici as the garden of its namesake palace in 1564.,Tuileries Garden,Watercooler Trivia
100
+ "Sharing its name with the département which has Saint-Étienne as its capital, what is the longest river to be entirely located within France?",Loire,Watercooler Trivia
101
+ "When you take into account overseas territories, what country contains the most timezones?",France,Watercooler Trivia
102
+ "Often called a Nazi puppet state, the French state headed by Marshal Philippe Pétain during World War II is usually known by what name taken from the spa town in Central France that served as its capital?",Vichy France (Régime de Vichy),Watercooler Trivia
103
+ "What 1916 “V” battle of World War I was the longest battle of that conflict, taking place on the Western Front in France?",Battle Of Verdun,Watercooler Trivia
104
+ "In the commune of Montmorillon in central France, you will find a museum (and attached store) dedicated to which iconic pastel coloured, almond based, French sweet treat?",Macarons,Watercooler Trivia
105
+ Total S.A. is a multinational integrated oil and gas company founded in 1924 and headquartered in what European country?,France,Watercooler Trivia
106
+ "What variety of billiards, popular in France where it originated, involves trying to bounce your cue ball off your opponents cue ball, and then strike a target ball? It’s “C” name comes fittingly from a verb meaning to strike and rebound.",Carom,Watercooler Trivia
107
+ What “P” building is a complex near the Les Halles in Paris France? It is named after a French president of the 1970s.,Pompidou Centre,Watercooler Trivia
108
+ "Consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, G7 is short for what international intergovernmental organization comprised of seven of world’s largest developed economies?",Group of Seven,Watercooler Trivia
109
+ "In 2018, which French football player became the fourth goalkeeper in history to captain his country to victory at the FIFA World Cup?",Hugo Lloris,Watercooler Trivia
110
+ "VLC media player is free, open-source software that was first developed by students in France in the mid-90s. After being retooled by a global group of contributors, it officially launched in 2001. It was originally called VideoLAN ______ (VLC).",Client,Watercooler Trivia
111
+ "Which fruit, known as pomme d’amour in France, was wrongly thought in Medieval times to be poisonous?",Tomato,Watercooler Trivia
112
+ "What French writer was known for his adaptations of earlier folk tales, such as “Cinderella”, “Puss in Boots”, and “Sleeping Beauty”, establishing the literary genre known as fairy tales, and serving as an influence on the work of the Brothers Grimm?",Charles Perrault,Watercooler Trivia
113
+ "Which island in the Mediterranean Sea, southeast of the French mainland, has a regional capital called Ajaccio? This island is the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.",Corsica,Watercooler Trivia
114
+ Which archipelago in the Caribbean was once a Swedish colony? This archipelago now belongs to France and is known locally as Gwada.,Guadeloupe,Watercooler Trivia
115
+ The Bishop of Urgell and the president of which European country share title of Prince of Andorra?,France,Watercooler Trivia
116
+ "Which southern French city near the border of Spain is filled with terra cotta brickwork, leading to its nickname: “La Ville Rose?”",Toulouse,Watercooler Trivia
117
+ "In 2017, Emmanuel Macron was elected President of France as a candidate from what newly-created party, whose name means “Forward?”",En Marche,Watercooler Trivia
118
+ What is the name of the antisemitic political scandal that occurred during the late 19th and early 20th centuries during which Captain Alfred Dreyfus was convicted of treason?,Dreyfus affair,Watercooler Trivia
119
+ Which city in southeast France is nicknamed the “Pearl of the French Alps?”,Annecy,Watercooler Trivia
120
+ "The football team known as “OL” dominated Ligue 1 (France's top domestic football league) at the start of the 21st century, winning a record seven consecutive titles. What city does OL represent?",Lyon,Watercooler Trivia
121
+ "Surname only is fine: The European Commission bestows an annual prize for achievement in photovoltaic energy conversion, named for what French dude who started all that stuff?",Alexandre-Edmond Becquerel / Edmond Becquerel / Becquerel,Watercooler Trivia
122
+ "In France, the dog is called Berger de Brie. Elsewhere, what name is given to the large, long-coated herding breed with the unusual feature of double dewclaws on its hind legs?",Briard,Watercooler Trivia
123
+ Between 1888 and 1889 Vincent van Gogh lived in which city in the south of France where he produced over 300 works? Pablo Picasso and Paul Gaugin have also lived here.,Arles,Watercooler Trivia
124
+ "Prior to being a U.S. President, what man had been a senator, minister to France, England and Spain, Secretary of War, Secretary of State, and Governor of Virginia?",James Monroe,Watercooler Trivia
125
+ What is France’s motto?,"Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity (Liberté, égalité, fraternité)",BelovedCity
126
+ What was France’s currency before the euro?,The Franc,BelovedCity
127
+ What is the name of the French national anthem?,La Marseillaise,BelovedCity
128
+ France is home to the world’s largest museum. Which one is it?,Le Louvre,BelovedCity
129
+ When is Bastille Day?,14th of July,BelovedCity
130
+ Who famously said “How can you govern a country which has two hundred and forty-six varieties of cheese?”?,Charles de Gaulle,BelovedCity
131
+ What colours can you find on the French flag?,"Blue, White and Red",BelovedCity
132
+ Who was the president of France in 2020?,Emmanuel Macron,BelovedCity
133
+ In which French race would you find someone referred to as the “Maillot Jaune”?,Tour de France,BelovedCity
134
+ Which city was the capital of France from 1417 to 1422?,Troyes,BelovedCity
135
+ What is the french name for Lake Geneva?,Lac Léman,BelovedCity
136
+ What is the highest mountain in France?,Mont Blanc,BelovedCity
137
+ Which chain of mountains can you find between Spain and France?,The Pyrenees,BelovedCity
138
+ What is the second-largest city in France?,Marseille,BelovedCity
139
+ On which French island can you find the volcano “Le Piton de la Fournaise”?,Reunion Island,BelovedCity
140
+ What is the capital of New Caledonia?,Noumea,BelovedCity
141
+ Which river flows through Paris?,River Seine,BelovedCity
142
+ In which sea can you find Corsica?,Mediterranean sea,BelovedCity
143
+ Which country has the largest land border with France?,Brazil (French Guiana),BelovedCity
144
+ Which sovereign city-state is located on the French Riviera?,Monaco,BelovedCity
145
+ "Traditionally, children in France are given a snack at 4 pm. How is that meal called?",Le Goûter,BelovedCity
146
+ "In France, what is the name of the exam at the end of high school?",Le Baccalauréat,BelovedCity
147
+ How do the French call the greetings that consist in kissing people on the cheek?,La Bise,BelovedCity
148
+ "In France, people don’t drink their coffee or tea from a mug at breakfast. What do they use?",A bowl,BelovedCity
149
+ Which day is referred to as “Poisson d’avril”?,April fools’ day,BelovedCity
150
+ What is “La Chandeleur”?,Pancake day,BelovedCity
151
+ What traditional cake is eaten on the 6th of January?,La Galette des Rois,BelovedCity
152
+ When would you drink an apéritif?,Before a meal,BelovedCity
153
+ What type of food do the French eat before dessert?,Cheese,BelovedCity
154
+ What dialect would you find in Toulouse?,Occitan,BelovedCity
155
+ Which type of meat is used in a “Blanquette de Veau”?,Veal,BelovedCity
156
+ How is the meat cooked in a Steak Tartare?,It’s raw,BelovedCity
157
+ What type of meat is used in a “Coq au Vin”?,Chicken,BelovedCity
158
+ Which city was the birthplace of the “Bouillabaisse”?,Marseille,BelovedCity
159
+ Which French region do the Crepes come from?,Brittany,BelovedCity
160
+ How is “French Toast” called in France?,Pain Perdu,BelovedCity
161
+ What is the traditional french cake for Christmas?,La Buche de Noël,BelovedCity
162
+ What does “Mille-Feuille” mean in French?,A thousand leaves,BelovedCity
163
+ What is used to cook the beef in a Fondue Bourguignonne?,Oil,BelovedCity
164
+ Which French singer was married to Johnny Depp?,Vanessa Paradis,BelovedCity
165
+ Who sang “La Vie en Rose”?,Edith Piaf,BelovedCity
166
+ Which French duo is known for the songs “Around the world” and “Get Lucky”?,Daft Punk,BelovedCity
167
+ "Which French DJ is known for the songs “Titanium”, “She wolf” and “Memories”?",David Guetta,BelovedCity
168
+ Which famous French artist had a daughter with Jane Birkin?,Serge Gainsbourg,BelovedCity
169
+ Which famous French fashion house sells the perfume “N°5″?,Chanel,BelovedCity
170
+ Which famous French fashion house’s name is often referred to as “LV”?,Louis Vuitton,BelovedCity
171
+ On which famous street in Paris will you find all the luxury fashion brands?,The Champs Elysées,BelovedCity
172
+ Who was Yves Saint Laurent’s partner?,Pierre Bergé,BelovedCity
173
+ Which famous French designer is often referred to as an “enfant terrible”?,Jean-Paul Gauthier,BelovedCity
174
+ What is the name of the Promenade in Nice?,Promenade des Anglais,BelovedCity
175
+ What landmark was built for the 1889 Exposition in Paris?,The Eiffel Tower,BelovedCity
176
+ Which famous French landmark caught fire in 2019?,Notre Dame de Paris,BelovedCity
177
+ What is the name of the Promenade in Cannes?,La Croisette,BelovedCity
178
+ "Which Roman catholic church is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, in Paris?",Sacré-Cœur,BelovedCity
179
+ Who built the Garabit Viaduct?,Gustave Eiffel,BelovedCity
180
+ What was Louis XIV royal residence?,Versailles Palace,BelovedCity
181
+ Which famous national park is located between Marseille and Cassis?,Massif des Calanques,BelovedCity
182
+ Which French theme park features awesome historical reconstitutions?,Puy du Fou,BelovedCity
183
+ Which famous museum in Paris is located in a former train station?,Musée d’Orsay,BelovedCity
184
+ Who wrote “Les Misérables”?,Victor Hugo,BelovedCity
185
+ In which French novella would you follow a young prince who visits various planets in space?,The Little Prince,BelovedCity
186
+ Who wrote “J’Accuse…!”?,Emile Zola,BelovedCity
187
+ Which French Enlightenment writer’s real name was François-Marie Arouet?,Voltaire,BelovedCity
188
+ Who wrote “Madame Bovary”?,Gustave Flaubert,BelovedCity
189
+ Which book by Choderos de Laclos was adapted as a movie in 1998 starring John Malcovich Glenn Close and Michelle Pfeiffer?,Dangerous Liaisons,BelovedCity
190
+ Who wrote “The Stranger”?,Albert Camus,BelovedCity
191
+ Was George Sand a man or a woman?,A woman,BelovedCity
192
+ Which famous French poet wrote Les Fleurs du Mal (The Flowers of Evil)?,Charles Baudelaire,BelovedCity
193
+ Which novel by Stendhal has a name including 2 colours?,The Red and the Black,BelovedCity
194
+ "In the famous Disney movie, where can you find the Hunchback?",Notre Dame de Paris,BelovedCity
195
+ What is the name of Emily’s French neighbour in Emily in Paris?,Gabriel,BelovedCity
196
+ What is the french name of the Netflix show “Call my Agent”?,Dix pour Cent,BelovedCity
197
+ Who are the two main actors in “Intouchables”?,Omar Sy and François Cluzet,BelovedCity
198
+ Who played Amélie Poulain in Amélie?,Audrey Tautou,BelovedCity
199
+ Which French King was nicknamed “Le Roi Soleil” (The Sun King)?,Louis XIV,BelovedCity
200
+ Who was Louis XVI’s wife?,Marie Antoinette,BelovedCity
201
+ Which year did the French Revolution start?,1789,BelovedCity
202
+ Who was the last King of France?,Louis XVI,BelovedCity
203
+ Who made French school mandatory and free of charge?,Jules Ferry,BelovedCity
204
+ Who founded the Kingdom of France?,Clovis,BelovedCity
205
+ "Which document was drafted during the French Revolution, alongside the constitution?",Declaration of the Rights of the Man and of the Citizen,BelovedCity
206
+ When was D-day?,6 June 1944,BelovedCity
207
+ Where did the boats land in France for D-Day?,Normandy,BelovedCity
208
+ When was the Armistice signed at the end of WWI (exact day)?,11 November 1918,BelovedCity
209
+ Which type of wine is used in a Boeuf Bourguignon?,Burgundy,BelovedCity
210
+ "In which French region can you find a Fronton?,South West France",Occitanie.,BelovedCity
211
+ What type of wine is a “Sauternes”?,A sweet white wine,BelovedCity
212
+ What is the most widely planted red grape variety in France?,Merlot,BelovedCity
213
+ What type of wine is a “Veuve Cliquot”?,Champagne,BelovedCity
214
+ What is the capital city of France?,Paris,TriviaBliss
215
+ Who was the first President of the French Fifth Republic?,Charles de Gaulle,TriviaBliss
216
+ What is the largest river in France?,The Loire,TriviaBliss
217
+ What is the most visited museum in France?,The Louvre,TriviaBliss
218
+ What is the tallest mountain in France?,Mont Blanc,TriviaBliss
219
+ Who was the first woman to be elected as a French member of parliament?,Marie-George Buffet,TriviaBliss
220
+ What is the most expensive painting ever sold in France?,Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci,TriviaBliss
221
+ What unique festival involving bulls occurs in the city of Nîmes?,The Feria de Nîmes,TriviaBliss
222
+ What type of animal is smuggled from Spain to France for a traditional Christmas meal in the Pyrenees?,Canard (duck),TriviaBliss
223
+ What is the largest island of France?,Corsica,TriviaBliss
224
+ "What is the most populous city in France, after Paris?",Marseille,TriviaBliss
225
+ Who was the first French astronaut to go into space?,Jean-Loup Chrétien,TriviaBliss
226
+ Which king built the Palace of Versailles?,Louis XIV,TriviaBliss
227
+ What was the deadliest battle in France during World War II?,Battle of Normandy,TriviaBliss
228
+ What is the national emblem of France?,The Gallic Rooster,TriviaBliss
229
+ Which famous scientist and two-time Nobel Prize winner was French?,Marie Curie,TriviaBliss
230
+ Which Frenchman has won the most Tour de France races?,Jacques Anquetil,TriviaBliss
231
+ What is the most common surname in France?,Martin,TriviaBliss
232
+ "Which famous novel, considered a cornerstone of French literature, was written by Victor Hugo?",Les Misérables,TriviaBliss
233
+ What is the name of the French equivalent to the Oscars?,The César Awards,TriviaBliss
234
+ What is the name of the French law that regulates the workweek to 35 hours?,The Aubry Law,TriviaBliss
235
+ What is the French term for the high-speed train service operated by SNCF?,TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse),TriviaBliss
236
+ What French city is renowned for its annual international film festival?,Cannes,TriviaBliss
237
+ What event does the French holiday Bastille Day commemorate?,The Storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution,TriviaBliss
238
+ What French fashion designer is known for introducing the little black dress?,Coco Chanel,TriviaBliss
239
+ Who was the first president of France?,Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte,TriviaBliss
240
+ What is the highest civilian award given by the French government?,The Legion of Honour (Légion d’honneur),TriviaBliss
241
+ What is the oldest cafe in France?,Le Procope,TriviaBliss
242
+ Which is the longest beach in France?,The Côte d’Argent,TriviaBliss
243
+ Who is the best selling French music artist of all time?,Johnny Hallyday,TriviaBliss
244
+ What unique geological formation can be found in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel?,The world’s largest tidal range,TriviaBliss
245
+ Which French monarch was known as the “Sun King”?,Louis XIV,TriviaBliss
246
+ Who was the first woman in France to receive a medical degree?,Madeleine Brès,TriviaBliss
247
+ "What French pastry, made with puff pastry and almond cream, is traditionally eaten on the Epiphany holiday?",Galette des rois,TriviaBliss
248
+ Which French city is known as the “Capital of the Alps”?,Grenoble,TriviaBliss
249
+ Which famous French scientist developed the pasteurization process?,Louis Pasteur,TriviaBliss
250
+ What was the French Resistance in World War II?,It was a movement of French patriots who fought against the German occupation and against the collaborationist Vichy régime during WWII,TriviaBliss
251
+ Who wrote “The Three Musketeers”?,Alexandre Dumas,TriviaBliss
252
+ What French region is Champagne produced in?,Champagne,TriviaBliss
253
+ What was the Eiffel Tower originally intended for?,It was built as the entrance arch for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (Worlds Fair) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution,TriviaBliss
254
+ What is France’s oldest city?,Marseille,TriviaBliss
255
+ Which region in France is famous for producing Roquefort cheese?,Aveyron,TriviaBliss
256
+ "Who is the author of the French national anthem, “La Marseillaise”?",Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle,TriviaBliss
257
+ Who was the first French Nobel laureate in Literature?,Sully Prudhomme,TriviaBliss
258
+ What animal is found on the French coat of arms?,The Gallic Rooster,TriviaBliss
259
+ What is the oldest surviving building in Paris?,The Saint-Germain-des-Prés abbey church,TriviaBliss
260
+ Which French inventor is credited with the invention of the hot air balloon?,Joseph-Michel Montgolfier and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier,TriviaBliss
261
+ Who was the last King of France before the French Revolution?,Louis XVI,TriviaBliss
262
+ What is the most visited theme park in France?,Disneyland Paris,TriviaBliss
263
+ Who was the youngest President in the history of France?,Emmanuel Macron,TriviaBliss
264
+ What is the oldest university in France?,University of Paris,TriviaBliss
265
+ Which famous French film director is known for the “New Wave” cinema movement?,Jean-Luc Godard,TriviaBliss
266
+ What is the longest road in France?,The Route Nationale 7,TriviaBliss
267
+ Which iconic fashion item was invented by Louis Reard in France?,The Bikini,TriviaBliss
268
+ Which French region is famous for its prehistoric cave paintings?,"Dordogne, specifically the Lascaux caves",TriviaBliss
269
+ What is France’s largest national park?,The Vanoise National Park,TriviaBliss
270
+ Who was the first French woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?,Colette,TriviaBliss
271
+ Which French artist is most associated with the Impressionist movement?,Claude Monet,TriviaBliss
272
+ Which Frenchman is known as the “Father of Fairy Tales”?,Charles Perrault,TriviaBliss
273
+ Which French city is known for its mustard?,Dijon,TriviaBliss
274
+ Which French scientist discovered radium and polonium?,Marie Curie,TriviaBliss
275
+ Which French overseas department is the largest?,French Guiana,TriviaBliss
276
+ Which French car manufacturer is the oldest in the world?,Peugeot,TriviaBliss
277
+ What is the largest palace in France?,Palace of Versailles,TriviaBliss
278
+ Which French actress won the first Academy Award for a non-English performance?,Simone Signoret,TriviaBliss
279
+ Which French region is renowned for its lavender fields?,Provence,TriviaBliss
280
+ What is the largest forest in France?,Forest of Tronçais,TriviaBliss
281
+ Who was the first French woman to travel to space?,Claudie Haigneré,TriviaBliss
282
+ What is the highest bridge in France?,Millau Viaduct,TriviaBliss
283
+ Who was the first French person to receive a Nobel Prize?,"Henri Dunant, although he was a joint recipient and the prize was for peace",TriviaBliss
284
+ Which famous French poet wrote “The Flowers of Evil”?,Charles Baudelaire,TriviaBliss
285
+ What French region is famous for its oyster production?,Brittany,TriviaBliss
286
+ Which French explorer discovered the Saint Lawrence River in Canada?,Jacques Cartier,TriviaBliss
287
+ Which French city is often referred to as the “Pink City” because of its unique brick architecture?,Toulouse,TriviaBliss
288
+ Which French king was known as the “Citizen King”?,Louis Philippe I,TriviaBliss
289
+ Which French fashion house is known for its signature saddle bags?,Dior,TriviaBliss
290
+ Who was the first French woman to win an Olympic gold medal?,Micheline Ostermeyer in 1948 for discus and shot put,TriviaBliss
291
+ Which French city is home to the European Parliament?,Strasbourg,TriviaBliss
292
+ Who is the French fashion designer known for his avant-garde style and use of unconventional materials?,Pierre Cardin,TriviaBliss
293
+ What natural formation separates France from the UK?,The English Channel,TriviaBliss
294
+ Which French explorer is best known for claiming what is now Canada for France?,Samuel de Champlain,TriviaBliss
295
+ "Which French novel, often considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century, is about a convict named Jean Valjean?",Les Misérables by Victor Hugo,TriviaBliss
296
+ Which French impressionist is known for his series of paintings of haystacks and water lilies?,Claude Monet,TriviaBliss
297
+ "What is the name of the French fast food dish made from fries, cheese curds, and gravy?","Poutine, although it’s more often associated with French-Canadian cuisine",TriviaBliss
298
+ What is the largest lake in France?,Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) — although it’s shared with Switzerland,TriviaBliss
299
+ Who was the first French Pope?,"Pope Sylvester II, originally known as Gerbert of Aurillac",TriviaBliss
300
+ Which French philosopher wrote “Candide”?,Voltaire,TriviaBliss
301
+ "Which French city is known for its annual international short film festival, one of the world’s leading festivals for short films?",Clermont-Ferrand,TriviaBliss
302
+ Which French navigator discovered the French Polynesia?,Louis Antoine de Bougainville,TriviaBliss
303
+ What is the name of the French overseas department that’s located closest to Madagascar?,Réunion,TriviaBliss
304
+ "Which famous French actress, known for her roles in “Belle de Jour” and “Repulsion”, is considered a style icon and symbol of sexual liberation in the 1960s?",Catherine Deneuve,TriviaBliss
305
+ What is the oldest hospital in Paris?,Hotel-Dieu,TriviaBliss
306
+ Which French author wrote the existentialist novel “Nausea”?,Jean-Paul Sartre,TriviaBliss
307
+ What is the most popular sport in France?,Football (Soccer),TriviaBliss
308
+ Which French explorer first charted the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic coast of North America?,Jacques Cartier,TriviaBliss
309
+ What is the most expensive street in Paris for real estate?,Avenue Montaigne,TriviaBliss
310
+ Who was the first French winner of the Tour de France?,Maurice Garin in 1903,TriviaBliss
311
+ Which French king was known as “Saint Louis”?,Louis IX,TriviaBliss
312
+ Who was the first Frenchwoman to win the Nobel Prize in Science?,Marie Curie,TriviaBliss
313
+ What is the name of the highest mountain in France?,Mont Blanc,TriviaBliss
314
+ What is the name of the French overseas territory located in South America?,French Guiana,TriviaBliss
315
+ Which French mathematician and physicist is known as the “Father of Modern Philosophy”?,René Descartes,TriviaBliss
316
+ What is the largest gothic cathedral in France?,Cathedral of Amiens (Cathédrale Notre-Dame d’Amiens),TriviaBliss
317
+ Which French explorer discovered the Quebec City?,Samuel de Champlain,TriviaBliss
318
+ What was the first French overseas territory?,Saint Pierre and Miquelon,TriviaBliss
319
+ Who is the most translated French author in the world?,"Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, largely due to his book “The Little Prince”",TriviaBliss
320
+ Who was the first French actor to win an Oscar?,Claude Jarman Jr. for “The Yearling”,TriviaBliss
321
+ Which French region is the largest producer of wine?,Bordeaux,TriviaBliss
322
+ Which famous French singer was known as “The Little Sparrow”?,Edith Piaf,TriviaBliss
323
+ What is the largest ski resort in France?,Les 3 Vallées,TriviaBliss
324
+ Who was the first French person to climb Mount Everest?,Pierre Mazeaud in 1978,TriviaBliss
325
+ Which French author wrote the classic adventure novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea”?,Jules Verne,TriviaBliss
326
+ What is the oldest cafe in Paris?,Le Procope,TriviaBliss
327
+ Who was the first French woman to win a Grammy Award?,Edith Piaf in 1963,TriviaBliss
328
+ Which is the most populated department of France?,Nord,TriviaBliss
329
+ Which French philosopher is considered the father of sociology?,Auguste Comte,TriviaBliss
330
+ Who was the first French Nobel laureate in Physics?,Antoine Henri Becquerel,TriviaBliss
331
+ What is the highest award for military and civil merits in France?,The Legion of Honour (Légion d’honneur),TriviaBliss
332
+ Who was the first Frenchman to win a World Chess Championship?,Maxime Vachier-Lagrave,TriviaBliss
333
+ Which French department has the longest coastline?,Finistère,TriviaBliss
334
+ Who was the first French Nobel laureate in Chemistry?,Marie Curie,TriviaBliss
335
+ Which is the oldest zoo in France?,Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes,TriviaBliss
336
+ Which French city is the most visited by tourists?,Paris,TriviaBliss
337
+ Which French painter is known for his famous work “The Raft of the Medusa”?,Théodore Géricault,TriviaBliss
338
+ Who was the first French winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature?,Sully Prudhomme in 1901,TriviaBliss
339
+ Which French city is known as the “City of Art and History”?,Nantes,TriviaBliss
340
+ Which French mathematician introduced the Eiffel tower to the world?,Gustave Eiffel,TriviaBliss
341
+ Who was the first French woman to be appointed as Prime Minister?,Edith Cresson,TriviaBliss
342
+ "Which French artist is known for his cut-out technique, leading to the creation of unique works such as “The Snail”?",Henri Matisse,TriviaBliss
343
+ Which is the oldest university in France?,University of Paris,TriviaBliss
344
+ What is the most visited natural site in France?,Mont Saint-Michel,TriviaBliss
345
+ What is the largest castle in France?,Château de Chambord,TriviaBliss
346
+ Who was the first French person to win a Pulitzer Prize?,Roger Duvoisin in 1948 for his illustrations in children’s literature,TriviaBliss
347
+ What is the longest river in France?,The Loire River,TriviaBliss
348
+ Which French philosopher is known as the father of deconstruction?,Jacques Derrida,TriviaBliss
349
+ What is the most exported French product?,Aircraft and aircraft parts,TriviaBliss
350
+ Which French king was known as the “Sun King”?,Louis XIV,TriviaBliss
351
+ What is the most attended annual sports event in France?,Tour de France,TriviaBliss
352
+ Which French city is known as the “City of Light”?,Paris,TriviaBliss
353
+ Which French director is known as one of the founders of the French New Wave?,Jean-Luc Godard,TriviaBliss
354
+ What is the highest military decoration in France?,The Legion of Honour (Légion d’honneur),TriviaBliss
355
+ What is the oldest bridge in Paris?,"Pont Neuf, despite its name meaning “New Bridge”",TriviaBliss
356
+ What is the most visited monument in France that you must pay to enter?,The Eiffel Tower,TriviaBliss
357
+ Which French poet wrote “The Flowers of Evil”?,Charles Baudelaire,TriviaBliss
358
+ What is the tallest building in France?,The Tour First,TriviaBliss
359
+ Who was the first woman in France to receive a doctorate?,Julie Victoire Daubié in 1861,TriviaBliss
360
+ Which French fashion designer is known for introducing the “little black dress”?,Coco Chanel,TriviaBliss
361
+ What is the largest zoo in France?,Parc Zoologique de Paris,TriviaBliss
362
+ "Which French philosopher wrote the famous line “I think, therefore I am”?",René Descartes,TriviaBliss
363
+ What is the longest tunnel in France?,The Channel Tunnel,TriviaBliss
364
+ Who was the first Frenchman to win an Olympic gold medal?,Leon Flameng in 1896,TriviaBliss
365
+ What is the highest mountain peak in the French Alps?,Mont Blanc,TriviaBliss
366
+ Who was the first Frenchwoman to fly an airplane?,Raymonde de Laroche,TriviaBliss
367
+ What is the most visited castle in France?,Palace of Versailles,TriviaBliss
368
+ Which French chemist is considered the “father of modern chemistry”?,Antoine Lavoisier,TriviaBliss
369
+ What is the most popular cheese in France?,Comté,TriviaBliss
370
+ Which French film director made the film “Amelie”?,Jean-Pierre Jeunet,TriviaBliss
371
+ Who was the first French president?,Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte,TriviaBliss
372
+ Which is the oldest public garden in France?,Jardin des Plantes in Paris,TriviaBliss
373
+ Who was the first French woman in space?,Claudie Haigneré,TriviaBliss
374
+ Which French painter is known for the “Water Lilies” series?,Claude Monet,TriviaBliss
375
+ What is the largest French island?,Corsica,TriviaBliss
376
+ Who was the first Frenchman to travel to space?,Jean-Loup Chrétien,TriviaBliss
377
+ Who was the first French person to win an Academy Award for Best Director?,Michel Hazanavicius for “The Artist”,TriviaBliss
378
+ What is the largest national park in France?,The French Guiana Amazonian Park,TriviaBliss
379
+ Who is considered the father of French cinema?,Georges Méliès,TriviaBliss
380
+ What is the most commonly spoken language in France?,French,TriviaBliss
381
+ Who was the first French person to win a Nobel Prize in Medicine?,"Emil von Behring, although German-born, he was granted French citizenship",TriviaBliss