How to navigate Lyon
  • 1. What is the primary language spoken in Lyon?
A) English
B) Spanish
C) French
D) Lyonnais
  • 2. What is the name of Lyon's main train station?
A) Gare Saint-Lazare
B) Gare d'Austerlitz
C) Gare du Nord
D) Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu
  • 3. Lyon's airport is called?
A) Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport
B) Charles de Gaulle Airport
C) Beauvais Airport
D) Orly Airport
  • 4. What is the Lyon City Card useful for?
A) Free access to shops
B) Taxi fares only
C) Free access to museums and public transport
D) Discounts on food only
  • 5. What is the name of the river that runs through Lyon?
A) Seine
B) Garonne
C) Loire
D) Rhône
  • 6. Which district of Lyon is known as 'Old Lyon'?
A) Gerland
B) La Croix-Rousse
C) Presqu'île
D) Vieux Lyon
  • 7. What are 'Traboules' in Lyon?
A) Historical monuments
B) Types of cheese
C) Secret passageways
D) Famous restaurants
  • 8. What is a popular local dish to try in Lyon?
A) Sushi
B) Pizza
C) Paella
D) Bouchon Lyonnais
  • 9. What is the best way to get around Lyon?
A) Public transport (metro, tram, bus)
B) Renting a car
C) Walking only
D) Taxi only
  • 10. Which of these is NOT a metro line in Lyon?
A) Line B
B) Line D
C) Line A
D) Line E
  • 11. What is the name of the large park in Lyon?
A) Jardin du Luxembourg
B) Parc de la Tête d'Or
C) Tuileries Garden
D) Parc Monceau
  • 12. Where can you find a vibrant market in Lyon?
A) Arc de Triomphe
B) Quai Saint-Antoine
C) Eiffel Tower
D) Louvre Museum
  • 13. What is the name of the peninsula between the Rhône and Saône rivers?
A) Fourvière
B) Croix-Rousse
C) Presqu'île
D) Vieux Lyon
  • 14. What is the funicular in Lyon used for?
A) Traveling to the airport
B) Going up Fourvière hill
C) A sightseeing tour
D) Going underwater
  • 15. What is located on top of Fourvière hill?
A) A shopping mall
B) Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
C) A theme park
D) A ski resort
  • 16. What should you do to validate your metro ticket?
A) Wave it at the entrance
B) Nothing, it's already valid
C) Insert it into the validating machine
D) Show it to the driver
  • 17. When is the Festival of Lights (Fête des Lumières) held in Lyon?
A) January
B) December
C) April
D) July
  • 18. What is a 'Bouchon' in Lyon?
A) A type of wine
B) A street performer
C) A traditional Lyonnais restaurant
D) A bus stop
  • 19. What is the currency used in Lyon?
A) Pound
B) Swiss Franc
C) Euro
D) Dollar
  • 20. Which famous French chef is associated with Lyon?
A) Gordon Ramsay
B) Paul Bocuse
C) Julia Child
D) Jamie Oliver
  • 21. What is 'La Croix-Rousse' known for?
A) Its silk weaving history
B) Modern Art Museum
C) Its beaches
D) Car Racing
  • 22. If you need help, which phrase would you most likely use to ask for assistance?
A) Guten Tag
B) Konnichiwa
C) Hola
D) Parlez-vous anglais?
  • 23. What is the name of the opera house in Lyon?
A) Metropolitan Opera
B) Opéra Nouvel
C) Opéra Garnier
D) La Scala
  • 24. What is the 'Musée des Beaux-Arts' in Lyon?
A) A science museum
B) A history museum
C) A wax museum
D) A fine arts museum
  • 25. When is the best time to visit Lyon for pleasant weather?
A) Always crowded regardless of season.
B) Summer
C) Spring or Fall
D) Winter
  • 26. Where can you find many shops and restaurants in Lyon?
A) Place Bellecour only
B) Parc de la Tête d'Or only
C) Rue de la République
D) Fourvière Basilica
  • 27. What is the Place Bellecour famous for?
A) Having the best view of Lyon
B) A beautiful beach
C) Famous historical zoo
D) Being one of Europe's largest squares.
  • 28. What type of architectural building is the 'Halle Tony Garnier'?
A) A library
B) A shopping mall
C) A church
D) A concert hall/event space
  • 29. What is 'Cité Internationale' in Lyon?
A) A world-famous ski resort
B) A modern complex with conference center, museums, and hotel
C) Underground metro station
D) A very old castle
  • 30. What should you do if you lose your belongings on public transport?
A) Just give up, they are gone.
B) Contact the TCL (Transports en Commun Lyonnais) lost and found
C) Tell your family member in another country.
D) Contact local police only.
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