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In which city is the Eiffel Tower?
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Correct answer: In Paris. The Eiffel Tower is in Paris. It was built for the 1889 Universal Exhibition. It is a symbol of France. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Patrimoine français : sites emblématiques et gastronomie d’Île-de-France” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Patrimoine français : sites emblématiques et gastronomie d’Île-de-France” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ In LyonÀ LyonThe Eiffel Tower is not in Lyon, it is in Paris.
- ✗ In VersaillesÀ VersaillesThe Eiffel Tower is not in Versailles, it is in Paris.
- ✗ In MarseilleÀ MarseilleThe Eiffel Tower is not in Marseille, it is in Paris.
- ✓ In ParisÀ ParisCorrect answer. The Eiffel Tower is in Paris. It was built for the 1889 Universal Exhibition. It is a symbol of France.
What the source says
« La Tour Eiffel se trouve à Paris. »
Sentence copied word for word from the source, in French, read on 21 October 2026.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Dans quelle ville se trouve la tour Eiffel ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the multi-year residence card (CSP). The Ministry's wording: “Dans quelle ville se trouve la tour Eiffel ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Patrimoine français : sites emblématiques et gastronomie d’Île-de-France” (French).
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