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French civic exam 2026, History, geography and culture
Where can you see prehistoric paintings in France?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Naturalisation no. 163
Où peut-on voir des peintures préhistoriques en France ?
Where can you see prehistoric paintings in France?
Answer. In decorated caves, for example the Lascaux cave (Dordogne) or the Chauvet cave (Ardeche).
Dans des grottes ornées, par exemple la grotte de Lascaux (Dordogne) ou la grotte Chauvet (Ardèche).
These caves contain paintings of animals made tens of thousands of years ago. The Lascaux cave is the best known. The original caves are closed to the public to protect them, visitors see replicas.
To be confirmed against the four options shown on exam day, which the ministry does not publish.
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