French Riviera video Questions
What is the world's smallest country?
Monaco
What is the first Riviera city we visit with Rickers?
Nice
What is the difference between Nice and Cannes beaches?
Nice beaches are rocky, Cannes beaches are sandy
What is the great boardwalk called in Nice? What is it paved with and why?
Promenade des Anglais, paved with marble so tourists wouldn't get their shoes dirty
What famous church was built by that nationality?
Russian Orthodox Church
What other nationality was vastly attracted to Nice, especially during its warm winters?
Russians
Why after 1945 did Picasso feel liberated?
WWII was over and he could finally escape Nazi-occupied Paris
What is lavender and what is it used for?
a flower used for perfume
What is Socca?
a thin chickpea crepe seasoned with pepper and olive oil
What is in a salade niçoise?
anchovies, tuna, hard-boiled eggs, and niçoise olives
Why does Nice boast a FRE-ITA mix?
because it is close to Italy
What art form/movement dominates Picasso's work?
cubist style
What is the capital of Monaco?
doesn't have a capital
Chagall's paintings were inspired by what?
his Jewish heritage, biblical themes, and his feeling that he existed somewhere between heaven and earth
What are the 2 basic elements in Matisse's paintings?
line and color
Why do tourists flock to the old town? And to the new town?
old- medieval market square, new- Promenade des Anglais and beaches
In his old age, Matisse eased off from his easel painting to do what?
paper cut-outs
Monaco has the worlds highest what?
per capita income
The 3 roads that encircle the cliffs/mountainside outside Monte Carlo?
the low, middle, and high corniche
Nice is simply divided into what two parts?
the old town and the new town
Why is the Rothschild Villa cool?
10 different architects worked on it and the garden represents many different places around the world
What Riviera town is Ricker's favorite? Why?
Antibes, has a down-to-earth atmosphere
What is Cannes' sister city? Why is this appropriate?
Beverly Hills, both cities are heavily involved in the film industry
What dish does Rickers enjoy at the end? What does it consist of?
Bouillabaisse, consists of at least 4 types of fresh fish, tomato stock, saffron and white wine, and croutons
Who was Monaco's famous resident? How did she die and where?
Grace Kelly, died in a car accident on the corniche in 1982
Name 3 world famous artists who chose to live in the Riviera
Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso
Nice's most opulent hotel? What famous engineer designed the grand salons in this hotel?
Hotel Negresco, Gustav Eiffel
The famous Russian Jewish artist
Marc Chagall
What was the word for the 1890's era in France?
The Belle Epoque
