How to experience Lyon - Exam
  • 1. What is a traditional Lyonnaise restaurant called?
A) Brasserie
B) Bistro
C) Bouchon
D) Creperie
  • 2. Which river does not flow through Lyon?
A) None of the above
B) Loire
C) Saone
D) Rhone
  • 3. What is a popular Lyonnaise dish made with pork?
A) Soupe à l'oignon
B) Coq au Vin
C) Boeuf Bourguignon
D) Rosette Lyonnaise
  • 4. Which Roman emperor was born in Lyon (Lugdunum)?
A) Nero
B) Augustus
C) Julius Caesar
D) Claudius
  • 5. What is the name of the famous traboule district in Lyon?
A) Confluence
B) Presqu'île
C) Croix-Rousse
D) Vieux Lyon
  • 6. What is the Parc de la Tête d'Or known for?
A) Modern Architecture
B) Roman Ruins
C) Art Museum
D) Zoo and Rose Garden
  • 7. Who designed the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière?
A) Pierre Bossan
B) Antoni Gaudí
C) Le Corbusier
D) Gustave Eiffel
  • 8. What is the Presqu'île in Lyon?
A) The peninsula between the Rhône and Saône rivers
B) A mountain overlooking the city
C) An underground metro station
D) A district known for its silk weavers
  • 9. What is the Fête des Lumières?
A) A film festival
B) A music festival
C) A wine festival
D) A light festival
  • 10. What is quenelle?
A) A type of dessert
B) A type of cheese
C) A type of fish dumpling
D) A type of bread
  • 11. What is a traboule?
A) A famous bridge
B) A traditional hat
C) A secret passageway
D) A type of wine
  • 12. Where can you find the Mur des Canuts?
A) Croix-Rousse
B) Presqu'île
C) Vieux Lyon
D) Confluence
  • 13. What is the most common meat in Lyonnaise cuisine?
A) Pork
B) Beef
C) Lamb
D) Chicken
  • 14. Which airport serves Lyon?
A) Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport
B) Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
C) Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
D) Marseille Provence Airport
  • 15. What is the name of Lyon's main train station?
A) Gare de l'Est
B) Gare de Lyon-Perrache
C) Gare Montparnasse
D) Gare du Nord
  • 16. Which famous chef is associated with Lyon?
A) Gordon Ramsay
B) Joël Robuchon
C) Alain Ducasse
D) Paul Bocuse
  • 17. What is the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon known for?
A) Natural History
B) Fine Arts
C) Science and Technology
D) Modern Art
  • 18. What is Bugnes?
A) A type of fried dough pastry
B) A type of cheese
C) A type of sausage
D) A type of soup
  • 19. What is the name of the modern museum located at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone?
A) Institut Lumière
B) Lugdunum
C) Musée des Beaux-Arts
D) Musée des Confluences
  • 20. What architectural style is the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière?
A) Baroque
B) Neo-Byzantine
C) Gothic
D) Renaissance
  • 21. What is the name of the silk workers from the Croix-Rousse?
A) Canuts
B) Bouchons
C) Lyonnais
D) Traboules
  • 22. What beverage is Beaujolais, a region near Lyon, known for?
A) Cider
B) Beer
C) Whiskey
D) Wine
  • 23. What is the meaning of 'Lugdunum', the Roman name for Lyon?
A) Golden City
B) Hill of Light
C) Fortress of the Gauls
D) City of Rivers
  • 24. What is Cervelle de Canut?
A) A meat dish
B) A type of bread
C) A dessert
D) A cheese spread
  • 25. What is the name of the area that is known as the "Golden Head Park"?
A) Parc Gerland
B) Jardin des Curiosités
C) Parc des Hauteurs
D) Parc de la Tête d'Or
  • 26. What famous invention is associated with Lyon?
A) The Automobile
B) The Printing Press
C) The Telephone
D) Cinematography
  • 27. What is the name of the largest shopping center in Lyon?
A) Ecully Grand Ouest
B) Confluence
C) Carré de Soie
D) La Part-Dieu
  • 28. Which sports team is Lyon most famous for?
A) Lyon Hockey
B) Lyon Basketball
C) Olympique Lyonnais (Football)
D) Lyon Rugby
  • 29. What local product can you buy at the Halles Paul Bocuse market?
A) Books
B) Clothing
C) Antiques
D) Gourmet Foods
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