SwitzerlandCommune de Montreux 26 · Montreux · Your commune in Vaud
Which singer of a British band that recorded in Montreux has a statue on the quays?
In the exam (French)
Quel chanteur d'un groupe britannique, qui a enregistré à Montreux, a sa statue sur les quais ?
- aMick JaggerMick Jagger
- bDavid BowieDavid Bowie
- cPaul McCartneyPaul McCartney
- dFreddie MercuryFreddie MercuryCorrect answer
Why?
The statue of Freddie Mercury, singer of Queen, was unveiled on the lakeshore in 1996.
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Which Swiss prize rewards care for the built heritage, and was awarded to Montreux in 1990?Correct answer:The Wakker Prize
Quel prix suisse récompense le soin apporté au patrimoine bâti, et Montreux l'a reçu en 1990 ? — le prix Wakker
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Which composer gave his name to the auditorium of the Montreux congress centre?Correct answer:Igor Stravinsky
Quel compositeur a donné son nom à l'auditorium du centre de congrès de Montreux ? — Igor Stravinski
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Which wild flower whitens the meadows above Montreux in May and gave its name to a big festival from 1897 to 1957?Correct answer:The narcissus
Quelle fleur sauvage blanchit en mai les prés au-dessus de Montreux et a donné son nom à une grande fête de 1897 à 1957 ? — le narcisse
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In which season is the Foire des Planches held every year, in the Old Town of Montreux?Correct answer:In autumn
À quelle saison a lieu chaque année la Foire des Planches, dans la Vieille Ville de Montreux ? — en automne
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