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How to visit Bordeaux
Contributed by: Joyce
  • 1. What is Bordeaux primarily known for?
A) Textiles
B) Cheese
C) Wine
D) Beer
  • 2. Which of these is a famous wine region near Bordeaux?
A) Médoc
B) Champagne
C) Burgundy
D) Loire Valley
  • 3. What is the Cité du Vin?
A) A wine school
B) A wine museum
C) A wine shop
D) A wine cellar
  • 4. Which river runs through Bordeaux?
A) Loire
B) Garonne
C) Rhone
D) Seine
  • 5. What type of pastry is a 'canelé'?
A) Caramelized custard
B) Fruit tart
C) Croissant
D) Chocolate cake
  • 6. Which architectural style is prevalent in Bordeaux?
A) Gothic
B) Romanesque
C) Baroque
D) Neoclassical
  • 7. What is the Place de la Bourse famous for?
A) Its art galleries
B) Its ancient ruins
C) Its Miroir d'eau (water mirror)
D) Its flower market
  • 8. What is a recommended mode of transportation in Bordeaux?
A) Helicopter
B) Bus only
C) Taxi only
D) Tram
  • 9. What is a 'château' in the context of Bordeaux?
A) A restaurant
B) A wine estate
C) A museum
D) A castle
  • 10. Which month is usually best for grape harvesting in Bordeaux?
A) December
B) September
C) April
D) July
  • 11. Where can you find many antique shops in Bordeaux?
A) Bacalan district
B) Chartrons district
C) Caudéran district
D) Bastide district
  • 12. What is a popular day trip from Bordeaux?
A) Paris
B) Marseille
C) Lyon
D) Saint-Émilion
  • 13. What type of cuisine is typically served in Bordeaux?
A) French
B) Italian
C) Spanish
D) German
  • 14. What is a common grape variety in Bordeaux red wine?
A) Pinot Noir
B) Merlot
C) Sauvignon Blanc
D) Riesling
  • 15. What should you book in advance if visiting a winery?
A) Taxi rides
B) Souvenirs
C) Tasting appointments
D) Hotel rooms
  • 16. What is the best way to get to Bordeaux from Paris?
A) High-speed train (TGV)
B) Bus
C) Plane via a connection
D) Car
  • 17. What kind of food is typically paired with Bordeaux wine?
A) Pizza
B) Tacos
C) Red meat
D) Sushi
  • 18. What is the name of the grand theater in Bordeaux?
A) Théâtre du Châtelet
B) Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux
C) Comédie-Française
D) Opéra Garnier
  • 19. If you want to see modern art, where should you go in Bordeaux?
A) Cité du Vin
B) Musée d'Aquitaine
C) Musée des Beaux-Arts
D) CAPC musée d'art contemporain
  • 20. What is 'entrecôte à la bordelaise'?
A) Steak with wine sauce
B) Vegetable soup
C) Chicken salad
D) Fish stew
  • 21. What currency is used in Bordeaux?
A) Dollar
B) Pound
C) Euro
D) Yen
  • 22. What is the 'Pass Tourisme Bordeaux'?
A) A tourist card
B) A museum gift shop
C) A train ticket
D) A bus pass
  • 23. Which airport serves Bordeaux?
A) Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
B) Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
C) Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
D) Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
  • 24. What kind of market is Marché des Capucins?
A) Flower market
B) Food market
C) Flea market
D) Antique market
  • 25. What is a popular activity along the Garonne River?
A) Skiing
B) Mountain climbing
C) Desert safari
D) River cruise
  • 26. What is the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bordeaux?
A) Eiffel Tower
B) Louvre Museum
C) Notre-Dame Cathedral
D) Port of the Moon
  • 27. What is the legal drinking age in France?
A) 21
B) No legal drinking age
C) 18
D) 16
  • 28. What type of climate does Bordeaux have?
A) Desert
B) Continental
C) Oceanic
D) Mediterranean
  • 29. Where can you find the submarine base, now a cultural space, in Bordeaux?
A) Bassins des Lumières
B) Grosse Cloche
C) Jardin Public
D) Place de la Bourse
  • 30. What is the 'Grosse Cloche'?
A) A famous restaurant
B) A modern skyscraper
C) A historic bell tower
D) A large shopping mall
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