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What is the Louvre?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Multi-year residence permit no. 156
Qu'est-ce que le Louvre ?
What is the Louvre?
Answer. A large museum, located in Paris.
Un grand musée, situé à Paris.
The Louvre is one of the most famous museums in the world. It is located in Paris, in a former royal palace.
The official text that proves it
« La France abrite certains des musées les plus prestigieux au monde (le Louvre, le musée d’Orsay). »
France is home to some of the most prestigious museums in the world (the Louvre, the Musee d'Orsay).
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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