How to experience Toulouse
  • 1. What is the nickname of Toulouse, due to its characteristic brick buildings?
A) The Pink City
B) The White City
C) The Brick City
D) The Red City
  • 2. What is the iconic central square in Toulouse?
A) Place de la Bourse
B) Place du Capitole
C) Place de la Concorde
D) Place de la Republique
  • 3. What is the name of the basilica in Toulouse, a UNESCO World Heritage site?
A) Basilica of Saint-Sernin
B) Basilica of Saint Peter
C) Basilica of Notre-Dame
D) Sacre-Coeur Basilica
  • 4. Which river flows through Toulouse?
A) Seine
B) Garonne
C) Rhone
D) Loire
  • 5. What is a famous local dish of Toulouse, featuring sausage and beans?
A) Ratatouille
B) Cassoulet
C) Soupe à l'oignon
D) Boeuf Bourguignon
  • 6. Toulouse is a major center for which industry?
A) Aerospace
B) Agriculture
C) Banking
D) Fashion
  • 7. Which company has its headquarters in Toulouse?
A) Renault
B) Peugeot
C) Airbus
D) Michelin
  • 8. What is the name of the canal connecting the Garonne River to the Mediterranean Sea?
A) Canal latéral à la Loire
B) Canal du Midi
C) Canal de Briare
D) Canal de Nantes à Brest
  • 9. What is the best way to get around Toulouse?
A) Helicopter
B) Metro
C) Rickshaw
D) Horse-drawn carriage
  • 10. What is the name of the famous covered market in Toulouse?
A) Marché d'Aligre
B) Marché des Enfants Rouges
C) Marché Victor Hugo
D) Marché Bastille
  • 11. What is a typical drink to enjoy in Toulouse?
A) Cider
B) Wine from Gaillac
C) Champagne
D) Beer from Alsace
  • 12. What can you see at the Cité de l'Espace (Space City)?
A) Space exhibits and planetarium
B) A working chocolate factory
C) Ancient Roman ruins
D) A collection of Impressionist paintings
  • 13. Which of these is NOT a museum in Toulouse?
A) Muséum de Toulouse
B) Musée Saint-Raymond
C) Musée d'Orsay Toulouse
D) Musée des Augustins
  • 14. When is the Fête de la Violette (Violet Festival) usually held?
A) December
B) May
C) February
D) August
  • 15. What is the name of the Rugby team from Toulouse?
A) AS Monaco
B) Olympique de Marseille
C) Paris Saint-Germain
D) Stade Toulousain
  • 16. What architectural style is predominant in Toulouse?
A) Gothic
B) Renaissance
C) Baroque
D) Romanesque
  • 17. What is a popular sweet treat to try in Toulouse?
A) Crème brûlée
B) Macaron
C) Éclair
D) Cachou Lajaunie
  • 18. What is the language spoken in Toulouse?
A) French
B) Spanish
C) Catalan
D) Occitan
  • 19. How should you dress when visiting churches in Toulouse?
A) Casually (anything goes)
B) In bright colors to show appreciation
C) Respectfully (shoulders and knees covered)
D) Formally (suit and tie/dress)
  • 20. What is a good souvenir to buy in Toulouse?
A) Beret
B) Violet-flavored products
C) French baguette
D) Eiffel Tower replica
  • 21. What is the climate like in Toulouse?
A) Arctic
B) Temperate
C) Tropical
D) Desert
  • 22. What is the best time of year to visit Toulouse?
A) Winter
B) Anytime is equally good
C) Spring or Autumn
D) Summer
  • 23. What is the currency used in Toulouse?
A) Pound
B) Dollar
C) Euro
D) Franc
  • 24. What should you do before taking photos of people in Toulouse?
A) Ask for their permission
B) Take photos without asking
C) Offer them money
D) Hide the camera
  • 25. What is a 'flâner'?
A) To run quickly
B) To stroll leisurely
C) To climb a mountain
D) To dance
  • 26. What is the local Occitan word for 'hello'?
A) Adieu
B) Ciao
C) Bonjour
D) Hola
  • 27. What type of bridge is the Pont Neuf in Toulouse?
A) Stone arch bridge
B) Suspension bridge
C) Covered bridge
D) Drawbridge
  • 28. What is the name of the main airport serving Toulouse?
A) Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
B) Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
C) Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
D) Toulouse–Blagnac Airport
  • 29. Which nearby medieval city is worth a day trip from Toulouse?
A) Marseille
B) Paris
C) Carcassonne
D) Bordeaux
  • 30. What is the best way to experience the Garonne river?
A) Swim in it
B) Fish in it without a license
C) Throw trash in it
D) Take a boat tour
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