Quiz about Centre-Val-de-Loire (French region)

Can you answer these 15 questions about Centre-Val-de-Loire?
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Last updated: January 19, 2025
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What is the capital of Centre-Val-de-Loire ?
Orléans
What is the most populated city ?
Tours
What is the population (to the nearest million) ?
2.6 million
How many departments are there ?
6
Names a French region bordering the region
Normandie | Île-de-France | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | Pays-de-la-Loire
Names a historic region of Center-Val-de-Loire
Berry | Orléanais | Tourraine
In which city was Henry IV crowned, one of the rare kings not to have been crowned in Reims ?
Chartres
Who liberated the city of Orléans from the English siege in 1429 ?
Jeanne d'Arc
What famous pie, often associated with the region, is made with caramelized apples ?
tart tatin
Which large Loire castle was built by François 1st ?
le château de Chambord
Which castle is often called "le château des Dames" because of its history linked to famous women ?
le château de Chenonceau
Which famous author, born in the region, is known for the Human Comedy?
Honoré de Balzac
In which commune in the south of Cher is the geographical center of continental France located ?
Vesdun
Which famous Tuscan polymath painter died in Amboise ?
Leonardo da Vinci
On which axis does half of the region's population live ?
the Loire axis
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