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