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