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How to experience Lyon - Exam
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  • 1. What is a traditional Lyonnaise restaurant called?
A) Bouchon
B) Brasserie
C) Creperie
D) Bistro
  • 2. Which river does not flow through Lyon?
A) Saone
B) None of the above
C) Loire
D) Rhone
  • 3. What is a popular Lyonnaise dish made with pork?
A) Coq au Vin
B) Rosette Lyonnaise
C) Soupe à l'oignon
D) Boeuf Bourguignon
  • 4. Which Roman emperor was born in Lyon (Lugdunum)?
A) Nero
B) Claudius
C) Augustus
D) Julius Caesar
  • 5. What is the name of the famous traboule district in Lyon?
A) Confluence
B) Vieux Lyon
C) Presqu'île
D) Croix-Rousse
  • 6. What is the Parc de la Tête d'Or known for?
A) Roman Ruins
B) Art Museum
C) Modern Architecture
D) Zoo and Rose Garden
  • 7. Who designed the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière?
A) Pierre Bossan
B) Le Corbusier
C) Gustave Eiffel
D) Antoni Gaudí
  • 8. What is the Presqu'île in Lyon?
A) A mountain overlooking the city
B) The peninsula between the Rhône and Saône rivers
C) A district known for its silk weavers
D) An underground metro station
  • 9. What is the Fête des Lumières?
A) A wine festival
B) A film festival
C) A music festival
D) A light festival
  • 10. What is quenelle?
A) A type of dessert
B) A type of fish dumpling
C) A type of cheese
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) Confluence
C) Croix-Rousse
D) Vieux Lyon
  • 13. What is the most common meat in Lyonnaise cuisine?
A) Chicken
B) Lamb
C) Pork
D) Beef
  • 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 Montparnasse
D) Gare du Nord
  • 16. Which famous chef is associated with Lyon?
A) Joël Robuchon
B) Paul Bocuse
C) Gordon Ramsay
D) Alain Ducasse
  • 17. What is the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon known for?
A) Natural History
B) Fine Arts
C) Science and Technology
D) Modern Art
  • 18. What is Bugnes?
A) A type of sausage
B) A type of cheese
C) A type of soup
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) Lugdunum
B) Musée des Beaux-Arts
C) Musée des Confluences
D) Institut Lumière
  • 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) Bouchons
B) Traboules
C) Canuts
D) Lyonnais
  • 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) Fortress of the Gauls
B) Golden City
C) Hill of Light
D) City of Rivers
  • 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) Parc des Hauteurs
B) Parc Gerland
C) Jardin des Curiosités
D) Parc de la Tête d'Or
  • 26. What famous invention is associated with Lyon?
A) The Automobile
B) The Printing Press
C) The Telephone
D) Cinematography
  • 27. What is the name of the largest shopping center in Lyon?
A) La Part-Dieu
B) Carré de Soie
C) Confluence
D) Ecully Grand Ouest
  • 28. Which sports team is Lyon most famous for?
A) Olympique Lyonnais (Football)
B) Lyon Basketball
C) Lyon Rugby
D) Lyon Hockey
  • 29. What local product can you buy at the Halles Paul Bocuse market?
A) Gourmet Foods
B) Clothing
C) Books
D) Antiques
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