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