Are you a true Francophile?
No Eiffel Tower, no Paris capital question. These six questions test what you really know about French food, rivers, inventions and a surprising world record.
Did you know?
- France is the most visited country in the world by international tourists.
- The metric system was created in France in the 1790s.
- Europe's main spaceport is in French Guiana, in South America.
Behind the French answers
France's image is often built on a few famous symbols. These questions show how much more there is — and how some 'French' icons began elsewhere.
Borrowed, then perfected
The croissant started as an Austrian pastry, but French bakers transformed it. Many national foods have similar stories of adoption and reinvention.
A country beyond Europe
Overseas regions and territories in the Caribbean, South America, the Indian Ocean and the Pacific make France a truly global country — and give it a world record for time zones.
Everyday inventions
From the stethoscope to early photography and the hot-air balloon, French inventors produced tools that changed daily life far beyond France.