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French civic exam 2026, History, geography and culture
Which historic monument is located on an island in Normandy?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Naturalisation no. 181
Quel monument historique se trouve sur une île en Normandie ?
Which historic monument is located on an island in Normandy?
Answer. Mont Saint-Michel.
Le Mont-Saint-Michel.
Mont Saint-Michel is a rocky island on the Normandy coast, famous for its medieval abbey. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The official text that proves it
« Le Mont Saint-Michel est une île rocheuse située sur la côte normande. Il est célèbre pour son abbaye construite au sommet des rochers. »
Mont Saint-Michel is a rocky island located on the Normandy coast. It is famous for its abbey built atop the rocks.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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