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In which city were the kings of France crowned?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Naturalisation no. 131
Dans quelle ville les rois de France étaient-ils couronnés ?
In which city were the kings of France crowned?
Answer. In Reims.
À Reims.
For centuries, the kings of France are anointed and crowned in Reims Cathedral. According to tradition, Clovis was also baptized in Reims.
To be confirmed against the four options shown on exam day, which the ministry does not publish.
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