FranceListe CR, n° 166 · History, geography and culture

When can you visit cultural sites for free in France?

In the exam (French)

Quand peut-on visiter gratuitement des lieux culturels en France ?

  1. aDuring Christmas Eve, on the evening of 24 DecemberPendant le réveillon de Noël, le soir du 24 décembre
  2. bDuring the European Heritage Days, in SeptemberPendant les Journées européennes du patrimoine, en septembreCorrect answer
  3. cDuring the summer school holidays, in July and AugustPendant les vacances scolaires d’été, en juillet et en août
  4. dEvery Monday of the year, in all national museumsTous les lundis de l’année, dans tous les musées nationaux

Why?

Every year in September, the European Heritage Days (Journées européennes du patrimoine) open many cultural sites, often for free, even buildings that are usually closed to the public. Most national museums are also free on the first Sunday of the month.

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