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How to experience Nantes
Contributed by: Peck
  • 1. What river runs through Nantes?
A) Loire
B) Seine
C) Rhone
D) Garonne
  • 2. What is the name of the mechanical elephant in Nantes?
A) Le Grand Éléphant
B) The Iron Elephant
C) Le Petit Éléphant
D) L'Éléphant Mécanique
  • 3. The Machines de l'Île are inspired by which author(s)?
A) Charles Baudelaire and Albert Einstein
B) Voltaire and Isaac Newton
C) Victor Hugo and Gustave Eiffel
D) Jules Verne and Leonardo da Vinci
  • 4. What is the name of the former LU biscuit factory, now a cultural space?
A) Le Petit Beurre
B) Le Biscuit Factory
C) Le Lieu Unique
D) La Maison du Biscuit
  • 5. Which château is located in the center of Nantes?
A) Château de Chambord
B) Château d'Angers
C) Château de Versailles
D) Château des Ducs de Bretagne
  • 6. What is the name of the artistic trail through Nantes?
A) The Green Line
B) The Nantes Art Walk
C) Nantes en Couleurs
D) Le Voyage à Nantes
  • 7. What color line is painted on the ground to guide tourists on the artistic trail?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Blue
D) Red
  • 8. Which style of architecture is the Passage Pommeraye a prime example of?
A) Baroque
B) Gothic
C) Art Deco
D) Neoclassical
  • 9. What is 'Muscadet' known for being?
A) A red wine
B) A white wine
C) A type of cheese
D) A type of pastry
  • 10. What is a popular local cake in Nantes?
A) Tarte Tatin
B) Gâteau Nantais
C) Crème brûlée
D) Macarons
  • 11. Which island is home to Les Machines de l'Île?
A) Île Gloriette
B) Île Beaulieu
C) Île de Nantes
D) Île Feydeau
  • 12. What is the best way to get around Nantes?
A) Public Transportation (tram, bus)
B) Horseback
C) Car
D) Helicopter
  • 13. Which famous science fiction author was born in Nantes?
A) Jules Verne
B) Isaac Asimov
C) Arthur C. Clarke
D) H.G. Wells
  • 14. What should you do to truly explore the city?
A) Take a taxi
B) Follow the green line.
C) Avoid the locals.
D) Stay in the city center.
  • 15. What is the best time of year to visit Nantes for outdoor activities?
A) Spring
B) Autumn
C) Summer
D) Winter
  • 16. Which park offers a Japanese garden?
A) Parc du Grand Blottereau
B) Parc de Procé
C) Parc Floral de la Beaujoire
D) Jardin des Plantes
  • 17. What architectural style is prevalent in Île Feydeau?
A) Modern
B) 18th-century
C) Gothic
D) Futuristic
  • 18. What is the most famous product of LU?
A) Croissants
B) Pain au Chocolat
C) Chocolate Eclairs
D) Petit Beurre
  • 19. What is a typical dish you might find in Nantes?
A) Sushi
B) Pizza
C) Crêpes
D) Tacos
  • 20. What is the main purpose of the 'Le Voyage à Nantes' festival?
A) Showcasing art installations
B) Promoting local cuisine
C) Hosting international film screenings
D) Celebrating the end of summer
  • 21. Which famous landmark is a short trip outside Nantes?
A) Marseille
B) Paris
C) Clisson
D) Lyon
  • 22. What is the name of the Nantes botanical garden?
A) Parc du Grand Blottereau
B) Parc de Procé
C) Parc Floral de la Beaujoire
D) Jardin des Plantes
  • 23. What is the most important thing to bring with you when exploring Nantes?
A) Comfortable shoes
B) A map of France
C) A lot of money
D) A car
  • 24. What can you experience on the Loire River?
A) Mountain Climbing
B) Skiing
C) Desert Safari
D) River Cruises
  • 25. What should you expect to see throughout the summer in Nantes?
A) Penguins
B) Snow Covered Streets
C) Temporary Art Installations
D) Lions and tigers
  • 26. If you are interested in sea life, where should you go in Nantes?
A) The Zoo
B) Océanopolis
C) The Mountains
D) The Desert
  • 27. What is one of the most important things to remember when visiting the 'Machines de l'Île'
A) Climb the trees
B) Swim in the river.
C) Feed the animals.
D) Check operating hours.
  • 28. What are the primary materials used in constructing the Machines de l'Île?
A) Wood and Steel
B) Plastic and Rubber
C) Gold and Silver
D) Paper and Cardboard
  • 29. What is Nantes known for historically?
A) Aerospace Engineering
B) Film Making
C) Shipbuilding
D) Agriculture
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