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Quiz about Regions of France
Quiz about Regions of France

Regions of France Trivia Quiz


France is one of the most scenic countries on Earth, and its 27 regions vary greatly in landscape, culture and sites. Can you name these ten regions given the clues?

A photo quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Joepetz
Time
5 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
375,756
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Why this region is French for "Island of France" is unknown since it is not an island. Paris is the dominating city of this region, and it is often misconstrued by non-French people that this region purely consists of Paris and nothing else. Which region is this? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Gothic architecture is believed to have started in this French region that is home to the Gothic Amiens Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Europe. The Battle of the Somme during World War I was fought here. Which region is this? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. This Mediterranean island region is the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. Its proximity to Sardinia sometimes confuses people who mistake the island for being part of Italy, not France. Which region, which is technically a territorial collectivity, is this? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This next region is very mountainous. It is on the border of Switzerland and Italy, and is home to Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps and mainland Europe outside the Caucasus Mountains. Which region, which is a popular location for the Winter Olympic host cities, is this? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Although most French regions have delightful cuisine, this region has quite a number of dishes named after it, most famously a beef dish. Dijon mustard is another food that received its name from a city in this region. The Cote d'Or department is one of France's most famous wine regions. Which region is this? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This French region stretches like an arm into the Bay of Biscay. Because this region was routinely invaded by Britain in its history, there is a large portion of its culture influenced by the British and Celts. In fact, most of the signs in this region are written in French and Breton, the local language. Which region, the westernmost in mainland France, is this? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Prior to its merger with Languedoc-Roussillon in 2016, this region was famous for having a large city, Toulouse, serve as its base. The rest of the region is largely mountainous or rural. There was a stereotype in France that this region lacked an identity of its own, but officials have worked hard to counteract this and claim much of its culture comes from the individuals who were born there, including Toulouse-Lautrec. Occitan is a once-banned language that is now spoken and celebrated there. Which region merged with Languedoc-Roussillon? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This landlocked region is home to an unusually large amount of volcanoes for Europe, although none of them have erupted for at least a couple millennia. The region is sometimes stereotyped as boring and having a lot of elderly people live there. It is largely agricultural, with much of the economy focusing on local cheeses like saint-nectaire. Which region is this? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. This French region is in the very north of the country and borders Belgium. It is known for having some Dutch influences, and for its proximity to Dover in Britain. On some days, the famous White Cliffs of Dover can be seen from here. The Cote d'Opale, a cliffy area with beaches, is located in this region. Which region is this? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This final French region is perhaps best known for Eleanor, who was queen consort of both France and England as well as duchess of the region. Geographically, this region borders Spain, is home to part of the Pyrenees region of France, and has a large minority of Basque people. Which region is this? Hint


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1. Why this region is French for "Island of France" is unknown since it is not an island. Paris is the dominating city of this region, and it is often misconstrued by non-French people that this region purely consists of Paris and nothing else. Which region is this?

Answer: Ile-de-France

In addition to Paris, other cities and districts in Ile-de-France include Hauts-de-Seine, Essonne and Val-d'Oise. Despite having these other places, Ile-de-France is nicknamed the Paris Region. Ile-de-France is known for Paris, its beautiful parks and gardens and natural landscapes.
2. Gothic architecture is believed to have started in this French region that is home to the Gothic Amiens Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Europe. The Battle of the Somme during World War I was fought here. Which region is this?

Answer: Picardy

Picardy is a region in the north of France. It is a very artsy region, and is home to museums that house art and relics from all over the world. The major city in Picardy is Amiens, which is where author Jules Verne lived and died. Much of the region was destroyed in the two World Wars, and had to be rebuilt afterward.
3. This Mediterranean island region is the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. Its proximity to Sardinia sometimes confuses people who mistake the island for being part of Italy, not France. Which region, which is technically a territorial collectivity, is this?

Answer: Corsica

The Ligurian Sea separates Corsica from continental France. Much of Corsica's culture is rooted in Italy as Genoa once owned the island for many years. Corsica is very mountainous, and attracts mountaineers from all over the world. It also has a world-renowned wine region.

Despite Corsica's rocky terrain, there are a number of beaches that attract tourists. Corsica's main attraction is the Casa Buonaparte, or Maison Bonaparte in French, in Ajaccio where Napoleon was born; it is now a museum.
4. This next region is very mountainous. It is on the border of Switzerland and Italy, and is home to Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps and mainland Europe outside the Caucasus Mountains. Which region, which is a popular location for the Winter Olympic host cities, is this?

Answer: Rhone-Alpes

Rhone-Alpes is home to Lyon. Lyon attracts many tourists to the city, not because of any specific sites of which there are many, but because of the luxurious cuisine, including coq au vin (chicken cooked in wine) and andouillette (a tripe sausage). Rhone-Alpes hosted the Winter Olympic Games three times in the twentieth century: Chamonix in 1924, Grenoble in 1968 and Albertville in 1992.
5. Although most French regions have delightful cuisine, this region has quite a number of dishes named after it, most famously a beef dish. Dijon mustard is another food that received its name from a city in this region. The Cote d'Or department is one of France's most famous wine regions. Which region is this?

Answer: Burgundy

Burgundy wine is the staple foodstuff from this region. It is known worldwide, and is the main ingredient in beef bourguignon. Dijon is the capital of Burgundy, and the famous Dijon mustard was invented in the city in 1856 by Jean Naigeon. However, unlike most signature European foods, Dijon mustard can legally be made anywhere and not just in Dijon. Burgundy was once a strong, mighty kingdom, but by the time of the Hundred Years' War, Burgundy had lost most of its land to neighboring kingdoms.
6. This French region stretches like an arm into the Bay of Biscay. Because this region was routinely invaded by Britain in its history, there is a large portion of its culture influenced by the British and Celts. In fact, most of the signs in this region are written in French and Breton, the local language. Which region, the westernmost in mainland France, is this?

Answer: Brittany

The main city in Brittany is Rennes, which is home to a number of historic churches and parks. Brittany contains Ouessant or Ushant, a small island that is the westernmost point in European France. The island is home to Phare du Creach, which is said to be the most powerful lighthouse in the world.

In addition to French, English and Breton, Gallo is another language that is somewhat commonly spoken in Brittany. Gallo was once the dominant language in the region until French took over. There has been an effort to revitalize Gallo, and the number of speakers has increased.
7. Prior to its merger with Languedoc-Roussillon in 2016, this region was famous for having a large city, Toulouse, serve as its base. The rest of the region is largely mountainous or rural. There was a stereotype in France that this region lacked an identity of its own, but officials have worked hard to counteract this and claim much of its culture comes from the individuals who were born there, including Toulouse-Lautrec. Occitan is a once-banned language that is now spoken and celebrated there. Which region merged with Languedoc-Roussillon?

Answer: Midi-Pyrenees

Midi-Pyrenees was the largest region in France by area. In addition to the rural-urban divide, the region was said to have no identity because it was located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, but bordered neither, having been blocked by Aquitaine and Languedoc-Roussillon.

In modern efforts to reform how France is divided into regions or communes, most proposed models eliminated Midi-Pyrenees and divided the land between an Atlantic region and a Mediterranean region. A 2016 merger between Languedoc-Roussillon and Midi-Pyrénées formed a much larger region in the south of France.
8. This landlocked region is home to an unusually large amount of volcanoes for Europe, although none of them have erupted for at least a couple millennia. The region is sometimes stereotyped as boring and having a lot of elderly people live there. It is largely agricultural, with much of the economy focusing on local cheeses like saint-nectaire. Which region is this?

Answer: Auvergne

Auvergne is also the rare French region that is now larger than it was historically, as most other regions had lost land in wars. Auvergne's tallest volcano is Puy de Dome at 4,806 ft. Auvergne's volcanic area was once a popular spot for the Tour de France, however the construction of a railway and pedestrian-friendly paths made cycling difficult.
9. This French region is in the very north of the country and borders Belgium. It is known for having some Dutch influences, and for its proximity to Dover in Britain. On some days, the famous White Cliffs of Dover can be seen from here. The Cote d'Opale, a cliffy area with beaches, is located in this region. Which region is this?

Answer: Nord-Pas-de-Calais

Lille is Nord-Pas-de-Calais' most famous and largest city. The region saw much fighting during World War II, particularly during the Battle of France in 1940 and the Siege of Dunkirk in 1944-45. It is a largely urban region, but there are also a number of rural farms and fisheries.
10. This final French region is perhaps best known for Eleanor, who was queen consort of both France and England as well as duchess of the region. Geographically, this region borders Spain, is home to part of the Pyrenees region of France, and has a large minority of Basque people. Which region is this?

Answer: Aquitaine

Aquitaine is made up of five departments: Dordogne, Gironde, Landes, Garonne and Pyrenees-Atlantiques. Aquitaine's largest city is Bordeaux, which is home to an economically prosperous wine region. Its proximity to Spain gives Aquitaine a large Spanish and Basque influence, particularly in the south, and it is not uncommon for people there to speak Spanish in their everyday life.
Source: Author Joepetz

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