Culture

Question 0

Le Futuroscope

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A huge amusement park with 7 restaurants. One ride won the european star award in 2014.

Question 1

Le Mont Saint Michel

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An Island community affected by the tide. Aubert was ordered to build a small church. During the French Revolution, the town was used as a prison.

Question 2

Carcassonne

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A French town that was recognized by the Romans for its strategic importance. Known for Le Chateaux Comtal.

Question 3

France and its Regions

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France has 22 regions and 96 villages, and Paris is the capital. The 8 provinces are…… L’Alsace (Strasbourg=capital), La Champagne, La Normandie, La Bretagne, La Touraine, L’Auvergne, La Savoie, La Provence

Question 4

Le Jour de L’an

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New Year’s Day in France. Also named le saint-sylvestre.

Question 5

Grasse

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An old village in France with lots of flowers, art, and history. Celebrates le fete de Jasmin for 3 days in August.

Question 6

Le Lac D’Annecy

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3rd largest and cleanest lake in France, where many people wind surf(faire de la voile). There is le fete du Lac d’Annecy on the first Saturday in August.

Question 7

Le Pont du Gard

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An ancient Roman guard bridge that has been intact for 2 thousand years.