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