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