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French civic exam 2026, History, geography and culture
During which days 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.
Naturalisation no. 165
Pendant quelles journées peut-on visiter gratuitement des lieux culturels en France ?
During which days can you visit cultural sites in France for free?
Answer. During the European Heritage Days, in September.
Pendant les Journées européennes du patrimoine, en septembre.
Every year in September, many cultural sites open their doors, often for free. Most national museums are also free on the first Sunday of the month.
The official text that proves it
« Certains événements culturels sont ouverts à tous : les Journées européennes du patrimoine ont lieu chaque année au mois de septembre sur tout le territoire. Elles offrent un accès, très souvent gratuit, à des lieux culturels habituellement fermés au public »
Some cultural events are open to everyone. The European Heritage Days take place every year in September across the country. They offer access, very often free, to cultural sites usually closed to the public.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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