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