When can you visit cultural sites in France for free?

An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.

Resident card no. 166

Quand peut-on visiter gratuitement des lieux culturels en France ?

Answer. The first Sunday of every month at most national museums, and during the European Heritage Days in September.

Le premier dimanche de chaque mois dans la plupart des musées nationaux, et pendant les Journées européennes du patrimoine en septembre.

Most national museums are free on the first Sunday of the month. Every year in September, the European Heritage Days also open many sites, often for free.

The official text that proves it

« l'accès aux collections de la plupart des musées nationaux est gratuit le 1er dimanche de chaque mois. Exemple : le Musée du Louvre. »
access to the collections of most national museums is free on the 1st Sunday of each month. Example, the Louvre Museum.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet

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