What is the capital of France?
A knowledge question from the official lists (theme: History, geography and culture), with its answer explained in English.
On exam day, in French
Quelle est la capitale de la France ?
- AParisParisCorrect answer
- BLyonLyon
- CBordeauxBordeaux
- DToulouseToulouse
Explanation
The capital of France is Paris. The Seine flows through this city.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Lyon — Lyon is the main administrative city of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The capital of France is Paris.
- C. Bordeaux — Bordeaux is the main administrative city of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The capital of France is Paris.
- D. Toulouse — Toulouse is the main administrative city of Occitanie. The capital of France is Paris.
French words to remember
- capitalecapital
- régionregion
Official source (in French)
Livret du citoyen 2026, p. 51 › II. TERRITOIRE ET GÉOGRAPHIE › C. Quelques éléments remarquables du territoire › 2. Les fleuves — Ministère de l'Intérieur (DGEF), immigration.interieur.gouv.fr · 20 octobre 2026
« la Seine, qui traverse Paris (capitale de la France), »
« la Garonne, qui traverse Toulouse (chef-lieu de l’Occitanie) et Bordeaux (chef-lieu de la Nouvelle-Aquitaine), »
« le Rhône, qui traverse Lyon (chef-lieu de la région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), »
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