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