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