How to experience Lyon

1. What is a traditional Lyonnaise restaurant called?

A) Bistro
B) Bouchon
C) Brasserie
D) Creperie

2. Which river does not flow through Lyon?

A) Saone
B) Loire
C) None of the above
D) Rhone

3. What is a popular Lyonnaise dish made with pork?

A) Soupe à l'oignon
B) Rosette Lyonnaise
C) Boeuf Bourguignon
D) Coq au Vin

4. Which Roman emperor was born in Lyon (Lugdunum)?

A) Nero
B) Augustus
C) Claudius
D) Julius Caesar

5. What is the name of the famous traboule district in Lyon?

A) Vieux Lyon
B) Presqu'île
C) Confluence
D) Croix-Rousse

6. What is the Parc de la Tête d'Or known for?

A) Zoo and Rose Garden
B) Roman Ruins
C) Modern Architecture
D) Art Museum

7. Who designed the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière?

A) Antoni Gaudí
B) Le Corbusier
C) Gustave Eiffel
D) Pierre Bossan

8. What is the Presqu'île in Lyon?

A) The peninsula between the Rhône and Saône rivers
B) A mountain overlooking the city
C) A district known for its silk weavers
D) An underground metro station

9. What is the Fête des Lumières?

A) A music festival
B) A light festival
C) A wine festival
D) A film festival

10. What is quenelle?

A) A type of cheese
B) A type of fish dumpling
C) A type of dessert
D) A type of bread

11. What is a traboule?

A) A traditional hat
B) A famous bridge
C) A secret passageway
D) A type of wine

12. Where can you find the Mur des Canuts?

A) Presqu'île
B) Croix-Rousse
C) Confluence
D) Vieux Lyon

13. What is the most common meat in Lyonnaise cuisine?

A) Chicken
B) Pork
C) Beef
D) Lamb

14. Which airport serves Lyon?

A) Marseille Provence Airport
B) Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
C) Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport
D) Nice Côte d'Azur Airport

15. What is the name of Lyon's main train station?

A) Gare de Lyon-Perrache
B) Gare de l'Est
C) Gare du Nord
D) Gare Montparnasse

16. Which famous chef is associated with Lyon?

A) Paul Bocuse
B) Alain Ducasse
C) Joël Robuchon
D) Gordon Ramsay

17. What is the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon known for?

A) Science and Technology
B) Modern Art
C) Fine Arts
D) Natural History

18. What is Bugnes?

A) A type of fried dough pastry
B) A type of sausage
C) A type of cheese
D) A type of soup

19. What is the name of the modern museum located at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone?

A) Lugdunum
B) Institut Lumière
C) Musée des Confluences
D) Musée des Beaux-Arts

20. What architectural style is the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière?

A) Gothic
B) Renaissance
C) Neo-Byzantine
D) Baroque

21. What is the name of the silk workers from the Croix-Rousse?

A) Lyonnais
B) Bouchons
C) Traboules
D) Canuts

22. What beverage is Beaujolais, a region near Lyon, known for?

A) Beer
B) Cider
C) Whiskey
D) Wine

23. What is the meaning of 'Lugdunum', the Roman name for Lyon?

A) Hill of Light
B) Fortress of the Gauls
C) City of Rivers
D) Golden City

24. What is Cervelle de Canut?

A) A meat dish
B) A dessert
C) A cheese spread
D) A type of bread

25. What is the name of the area that is known as the "Golden Head Park"?

A) Jardin des Curiosités
B) Parc Gerland
C) Parc des Hauteurs
D) Parc de la Tête d'Or

26. What famous invention is associated with Lyon?

A) The Automobile
B) Cinematography
C) The Telephone
D) The Printing Press

27. What is the name of the largest shopping center in Lyon?

A) La Part-Dieu
B) Carré de Soie
C) Ecully Grand Ouest
D) Confluence

28. Which sports team is Lyon most famous for?

A) Lyon Basketball
B) Lyon Hockey
C) Olympique Lyonnais (Football)
D) Lyon Rugby

29. What local product can you buy at the Halles Paul Bocuse market?

A) Books
B) Gourmet Foods
C) Antiques
D) Clothing

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