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How to visit Nantes
Contributed by: Joyce
  • 1. What is Nantes known for?
A) Its ski resorts
B) Its artistic and historical heritage
C) Its ancient Roman ruins
D) Its industrial factories
  • 2. What former shipyard is now a major attraction in Nantes?
A) The Nantes Museum of Shipping
B) Les Machines de l'île
C) The Loire River Docks
D) Chantiers de l'Atlantique (still functioning)
  • 3. Which famous writer was born in Nantes?
A) Victor Hugo
B) Marcel Proust
C) Jules Verne
D) Albert Camus
  • 4. What is the name of the Nantes castle?
A) Château des ducs de Bretagne
B) Château de Chambord
C) Château d'Angers
D) Château de Versailles
  • 5. The Passage Pommeraye is what kind of structure?
A) A historic shopping arcade
B) A fortified city gate
C) A modern art museum
D) A underground tunnel
  • 6. What river runs through Nantes?
A) The Garonne
B) The Loire
C) The Rhône
D) The Seine
  • 7. What is a traditional Nantes biscuit?
A) Macaron
B) Pain au chocolat
C) Petit Beurre
D) Crêpe
  • 8. What is the 'Voyage à Nantes'?
A) A history conference
B) An art trail through the city
C) A cycling race
D) A wine festival
  • 9. What can you visit in the birthplace of Jules Verne?
A) A local library
B) Jules Verne Museum
C) The Maritime Museum
D) The Nantes History Museum
  • 10. What is the name of the park that used to be a quarry?
A) Île de Versailles
B) Jardin des Plantes
C) Parc Floral de la Beaujoire
D) Parc de la Gaudinière
  • 11. What is Nantes' main airport called?
A) Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
B) Nantes Atlantique Airport
C) Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
D) Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
  • 12. Which architectural style is prominent in the Château des ducs de Bretagne?
A) Baroque
B) Gothic and Renaissance
C) Neoclassical
D) Romanesque
  • 13. The Graslin Theatre is a prime example of which style?
A) Modernist
B) Gothic
C) Neoclassical
D) Art Nouveau
  • 14. What is the best way to get around Nantes?
A) Taxi
B) Horse carriage
C) Helicopter
D) Tram and Bus
  • 15. What kind of attraction is the Jardin des Plantes?
A) Botanical Garden
B) Zoo
C) Amusement Park
D) Sculpture Garden
  • 16. What is the Île de Versailles?
A) A Japanese garden on an island
B) A music festival venue
C) A historical monument
D) A shopping district
  • 17. What can you do on the Erdre river?
A) Ride a roller coaster
B) Swim
C) Go skiing
D) Take a boat tour
  • 18. What type of artwork is featured during Le Voyage à Nantes?
A) Cave Paintings
B) Renaissance Art
C) Contemporary Art
D) Ancient Roman Sculpture
  • 19. What kind of food is associated with the city?
A) Tacos
B) Pizza
C) Seafood
D) Sushi
  • 20. What is the name of the famous elephant in Les Machines de l'île?
A) Mechanical Dragon
B) Flying Pegasus
C) Grand Éléphant
D) Clockwork Bird
  • 21. What is the best time of year to visit Nantes?
A) Winter
B) Spring or Summer
C) Any time is fine
D) Fall
  • 22. What is the currency used in Nantes?
A) British Pound
B) US Dollar
C) Euro
D) Swiss Franc
  • 23. What is the closest ocean to Nantes?
A) Mediterranean Sea
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Indian Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
  • 24. How many days are recommended to visit Nantes?
A) 1 day
B) 1 week
C) 3-4 days
D) 1 month
  • 25. What is the name of the local football club of Nantes?
A) Olympique de Marseille
B) AS Monaco
C) Paris Saint-Germain
D) FC Nantes
  • 26. Where can you buy local products in Nantes?
A) Walmart
B) Carrefour
C) Target
D) Marché de Talensac
  • 27. Which region of France is Nantes located in?
A) Brittany
B) Provence
C) Pays de la Loire
D) Normandy
  • 28. What can you find at the Hab Galerie?
A) A botanical garden
B) Live music concerts
C) Contemporary art exhibitions
D) Historical artifacts
  • 29. What is the main train station in Nantes called?
A) Gare de Nantes
B) Gare du Nord
C) Gare de Lyon
D) Gare de l'Est
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