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How to navigate Paris
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What is the primary language spoken in Paris?
A) English
B) French
C) Spanish
D) German
  • 2. The Paris Métro is primarily...
A) A river ferry service
B) A bicycle sharing program
C) An underground train system
D) A bus network
  • 3. What is the name of the river that flows through Paris?
A) Rhine
B) Loire
C) Seine
D) Thames
  • 4. What is a 'Paris Visite' pass useful for?
A) Unlimited travel on public transport
B) Entry to museums
C) Free walking tours
D) Discounts at restaurants
  • 5. Which of these is NOT a common form of public transport in Paris?
A) Tram
B) Métro
C) Cable car
D) Bus
  • 6. What is the 'Périphérique'?
A) A ring road around Paris
B) A pedestrian zone
C) A popular park
D) A famous museum
  • 7. What is a 'Vélib'?
A) A type of pastry
B) A taxi service
C) A river cruise
D) A bicycle sharing scheme
  • 8. How do you typically validate your Métro ticket?
A) Scan it with your phone
B) Insert it into a machine
C) Leave it on the seat
D) Show it to a conductor
  • 9. What is the official currency of France?
A) Franc
B) Dollar ($)
C) Pound (£)
D) Euro (€)
  • 10. For help, where can you usually find a 'Point Info Tourisme'?
A) Post office
B) Police station
C) Tourist information center
D) Supermarket
  • 11. When asking for directions, what's a polite way to start?
A) Au revoir
B) Bonjour
C) Excusez-moi
D) Merci
  • 12. Which zone is the central area of Paris?
A) Zone 1
B) Zone 7
C) Zone 3
D) Zone 5
  • 13. What is 'RER'?
A) A suburban train network
B) A high-speed train
C) A taxi company
D) A city bus route
  • 14. Which landmark is located on the Île de la Cité?
A) Arc de Triomphe
B) Sacré-Cœur Basilica
C) Notre-Dame Cathedral
D) Eiffel Tower
  • 15. What should you be aware of regarding your belongings in crowded areas?
A) Lost keys
B) Bird droppings
C) Overpriced souvenirs
D) Pickpockets
  • 16. What type of outlet is used in Paris?
A) Type E
B) Type A
C) Type B
D) Type H
  • 17. What does 'sortie' mean in the Métro?
A) Platform
B) Connection
C) Exit
D) Entrance
  • 18. How should you signal to stop a bus?
A) Flash your lights
B) Wave your arms
C) Press the stop button
D) Shout loudly
  • 19. What is the best way to get from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport to central Paris?
A) Velib
B) Bus number 42
C) Métro
D) RER B train
  • 20. What is the name of the famous cemetery in Paris?
A) Père Lachaise
B) Luxembourg
C) Montmartre
D) Tuileries
  • 21. If someone says 'A bientôt!', what does it mean?
A) Thank you!
B) Goodbye!
C) See you soon!
D) Good morning!
  • 22. What is the name of the famous boulevard in Paris?
A) Rue de Rivoli
B) Champs-Élysées
C) Avenue Montaigne
D) Boulevard Saint-Germain
  • 23. Which of these is a district (arrondissement) of Paris?
A) Fontainebleau
B) Versailles
C) Le Marais
D) Giverny
  • 24. What is the best way to purchase metro tickets?
A) Ticket vending machines
B) The Louvre Museum
C) The airport
D) Post office
  • 25. What does 'billet' mean?
A) Ticket
B) Bread
C) Book
D) Bag
  • 26. What is the name of the famous art museum?
A) Orsay
B) Pompidou
C) Louvre
D) Rodin
  • 27. What is Montmartre known for?
A) Sacre-Coeur and artistic history
B) Luxury shopping
C) Historical battles
D) Eiffel Tower and gardens
  • 28. What should you do if someone approaches you asking if you speak English and offering to help with your metro ticket?
A) Accept their help as they are just being friendly
B) Show them your passport
C) Give them a small amount of money
D) Politely decline and seek official assistance
  • 29. When is the best time to visit Paris to avoid crowds?
A) Summer (June-August)
B) Shoulder seasons (spring or fall)
C) During major holidays
D) December (Christmas time)
  • 30. What does 'Attention' mean in French?
A) Good bye
B) Caution
C) Hello
D) Thank you
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