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How to navigate Lyon
Contributed by: Hall
  • 1. What is the primary language spoken in Lyon?
A) English
B) Spanish
C) Lyonnais
D) French
  • 2. What is the name of Lyon's main train station?
A) Gare Saint-Lazare
B) Gare d'Austerlitz
C) Gare du Nord
D) Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu
  • 3. Lyon's airport is called?
A) Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport
B) Orly Airport
C) Beauvais Airport
D) Charles de Gaulle Airport
  • 4. What is the Lyon City Card useful for?
A) Free access to shops
B) Free access to museums and public transport
C) Discounts on food only
D) Taxi fares only
  • 5. What is the name of the river that runs through Lyon?
A) Loire
B) Seine
C) Rhône
D) Garonne
  • 6. Which district of Lyon is known as 'Old Lyon'?
A) Presqu'île
B) Vieux Lyon
C) La Croix-Rousse
D) Gerland
  • 7. What are 'Traboules' in Lyon?
A) Types of cheese
B) Secret passageways
C) Famous restaurants
D) Historical monuments
  • 8. What is a popular local dish to try in Lyon?
A) Paella
B) Sushi
C) Pizza
D) Bouchon Lyonnais
  • 9. What is the best way to get around Lyon?
A) Walking only
B) Renting a car
C) Public transport (metro, tram, bus)
D) Taxi only
  • 10. Which of these is NOT a metro line in Lyon?
A) Line E
B) Line B
C) Line D
D) Line A
  • 11. What is the name of the large park in Lyon?
A) Parc Monceau
B) Jardin du Luxembourg
C) Parc de la Tête d'Or
D) Tuileries Garden
  • 12. Where can you find a vibrant market in Lyon?
A) Eiffel Tower
B) Arc de Triomphe
C) Quai Saint-Antoine
D) Louvre Museum
  • 13. What is the name of the peninsula between the Rhône and Saône rivers?
A) Fourvière
B) Vieux Lyon
C) Croix-Rousse
D) Presqu'île
  • 14. What is the funicular in Lyon used for?
A) Going up Fourvière hill
B) A sightseeing tour
C) Going underwater
D) Traveling to the airport
  • 15. What is located on top of Fourvière hill?
A) A ski resort
B) A shopping mall
C) A theme park
D) Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
  • 16. What should you do to validate your metro ticket?
A) Insert it into the validating machine
B) Wave it at the entrance
C) Nothing, it's already valid
D) Show it to the driver
  • 17. When is the Festival of Lights (Fête des Lumières) held in Lyon?
A) December
B) April
C) January
D) July
  • 18. What is a 'Bouchon' in Lyon?
A) A street performer
B) A traditional Lyonnais restaurant
C) A bus stop
D) A type of wine
  • 19. What is the currency used in Lyon?
A) Euro
B) Dollar
C) Swiss Franc
D) Pound
  • 20. Which famous French chef is associated with Lyon?
A) Jamie Oliver
B) Paul Bocuse
C) Julia Child
D) Gordon Ramsay
  • 21. What is 'La Croix-Rousse' known for?
A) Modern Art Museum
B) Its beaches
C) Its silk weaving history
D) Car Racing
  • 22. If you need help, which phrase would you most likely use to ask for assistance?
A) Konnichiwa
B) Parlez-vous anglais?
C) Hola
D) Guten Tag
  • 23. What is the name of the opera house in Lyon?
A) Opéra Nouvel
B) La Scala
C) Metropolitan Opera
D) Opéra Garnier
  • 24. What is the 'Musée des Beaux-Arts' in Lyon?
A) A history museum
B) A wax museum
C) A science museum
D) A fine arts museum
  • 25. When is the best time to visit Lyon for pleasant weather?
A) Spring or Fall
B) Summer
C) Always crowded regardless of season.
D) Winter
  • 26. Where can you find many shops and restaurants in Lyon?
A) Place Bellecour only
B) Fourvière Basilica
C) Rue de la République
D) Parc de la Tête d'Or only
  • 27. What is the Place Bellecour famous for?
A) A beautiful beach
B) Being one of Europe's largest squares.
C) Famous historical zoo
D) Having the best view of Lyon
  • 28. What type of architectural building is the 'Halle Tony Garnier'?
A) A shopping mall
B) A concert hall/event space
C) A library
D) A church
  • 29. What is 'Cité Internationale' in Lyon?
A) Underground metro station
B) A modern complex with conference center, museums, and hotel
C) A very old castle
D) A world-famous ski resort
  • 30. What should you do if you lose your belongings on public transport?
A) Contact local police only.
B) Just give up, they are gone.
C) Contact the TCL (Transports en Commun Lyonnais) lost and found
D) Tell your family member in another country.
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