What is the capital of France?
AnswerParis
Paris has been France's capital for most of its history.
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7 fact-checked facts about France's geography, history and landmarks, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
On what date is France's national day, often called Bastille Day?
AnswerJuly 14
It marks the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789.
Going deeper
In what year was the Eiffel Tower completed?
Answer1889
It opened in 1889 for the World's Fair marking the Revolution's centenary.
What is the highest mountain in France?
AnswerMont Blanc
Mont Blanc in the Alps is the highest peak in Western Europe.
What is France's national motto?
AnswerLiberty, equality, fraternity
Liberte, egalite, fraternite dates from the French Revolution.
Expert level
In what year was the Bastille stormed?
Answer1789
The storming on July 14, 1789 became a symbol of the Revolution.
Who wrote La Marseillaise, the French national anthem?
AnswerClaude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
Rouget de Lisle composed it in Strasbourg in 1792.
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