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