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June 25, 2003 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Wine Regions of France Packing Round 1. All of these are wine regions of France except BRITTANY 2. All of these grape varieties are used for red wine in Bordeaux except SEMILLON 3. This white wine is named for the northern part of Burgundy in which it is produced CHABLIS 4. Alsace vineyards are in valleys of the Vosges Hills that run parallel to their border with GERMANY . 5. This Loire Valley city is associated with Joan of Arc. ORLEANS 6. This tourist resort on the Mediterranean Sea is a gateway to the wine region of Provence. ST TROPEZ Picture of chateau Departure Round 1. Dijon, the capital city of Burgundy, is noted for GINGERBREAD as well as its mustard. 2. The annual DRAMA Festival in the city of Avignon runs from July 8 - 28, 2003. 3. A retired London exec and his wife moved to a French wine region in the movie "A Year In PROVENCE ." 4. The medoc region of Bordeaux lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the GIRONDE River. 5. "Mongolfiere" was born and still thrives in the Burgundy region. What sport is it? HOT-AIR BALLOONING Picture of two story house with wood exposed On Tour Round 1. The Bordeaux England alliance was formed when Eleanor of Aquitaine married HENRY II in 1152. 2. These are a distinctive feature of Strasbourg, capital city of the Alsace region. CANALS 3. This Mediterranean Island first gained notice as a French wine region in the 1960's. CORSICA 4. All of these towns are situated on the Loire, France's longest river, except LYONS . 5. A tour of Champagne wineries might include all of these producers except RENE DAUVISSAT . 6. The Burgundy town of Veaune is known for its annual wine auction which supports a/an HOSPITAL FOR THE POOR 7. The town of Vergerace in southwest France is famous for walnuts, ceps and TRUFFELS . Picture of white castle 8. You can visit his family home site in the Corsican city of Ajaccio. NAPOLEON BONAPART 9. The Loire Valley city of Tours is considered the original home of the French LANGUAGE 10. This red wine favored by Napoleon is produced in the Cote De Nuits are of Burgundy. THAMBERTIN 11. Lyons, Rhone's capital city, has been Europe's SILK/RAYON manufacturing hub since the 17th Century. 12. The Jurancon vineyards are located in the lower slopes of the PYRENEES . This famed island castle is a site in Marsailles, the largest city in the Provence wine region. CHATEAU D'IF Bonus question 2 Where on the map of France is the Provence wine region found? Section 5 Picture of cathedral Slide Show 1. Chateau CORTON-ANDRE noted for its unique tiled roof is a landmark in the Burgundy wine region. 2. Colorful half timbered houses are a landmark in the wine villages of ALSACE . 3. The landmark building in Avignon was built in the 1300's and expanded through the centuries. POPE'S PALACE 4. Kings were crowned in the landmark cathedral of this historic city in the Champagne region. REIMS Clues for next week's game... Dollar bill State of the Union Primaries Inauguration |