Which river flows through Paris?
A knowledge question from the official lists (theme: History, geography and culture), with its answer explained in English.
On exam day, in French
Quel fleuve traverse Paris ?
- ALa LoireThe Loire
- BLe RhôneThe Rhône
- CLa GaronneThe Garonne
- DLa SeineThe SeineCorrect answer
Explanation
The Seine flows through several large cities: Troyes, Paris, Rouen and Le Havre.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. The Loire — The Loire flows through Nevers, Orléans, Blois and Nantes. It is the Seine that flows through Paris.
- B. The Rhône — The Rhône flows through Lyon, Valence, Avignon and Arles. It is the Seine that flows through Paris.
- C. The Garonne — The Garonne flows through Toulouse, Agen and Bordeaux. It is the Seine that flows through Paris.
French words to remember
- fleuveriver
- La SeineThe Seine
Official sources (in French)
Les fleuves français › La Seine — Ministère de l'Intérieur (DIAN), formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr · 20 octobre 2026
« Grandes villes traversées : Troyes, Paris, Rouen et Le Havre. »
Les fleuves français › La Loire — Ministère de l'Intérieur (DIAN), formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr · 20 octobre 2026
« Grandes villes traversées : Nevers, Orléans, Blois et Nantes. »
Les fleuves français › Le Rhône — Ministère de l'Intérieur (DIAN), formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr · 20 octobre 2026
« Grandes villes traversées : Lyon, Valence, Avignon et Arles »
Les fleuves français › La Garonne — Ministère de l'Intérieur (DIAN), formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr · 20 octobre 2026
« Grandes villes traversées : Toulouse, Agen et Bordeaux. »
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