French Riviera video Questions

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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


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