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When can you visit most national museums for free?
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Correct answer: On the first Sunday of each month. Entry to the collections of most national museums is free on the first Sunday of each month. The Journées européennes du patrimoine (Heritage Days), in September, also open places, often for free.
Sources: Sheet “Patrimoine français : l’accès à la culture” (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
- ✗ On the first Monday of each monthLe premier lundi de chaque moisThat is not the right answer: the fact sheet says entry is free on the first Sunday of each month.
- ✓ On the first Sunday of each monthLe premier dimanche de chaque moisCorrect answer. Entry to the collections of most national museums is free on the first Sunday of each month. The Journées européennes du patrimoine (Heritage Days), in September, also open places, often for free.
- ✗ Every day in summerTous les jours en étéThis option does not match the fact sheet: entry is free on the first Sunday of each month.
- ✗ On Christmas DayLe jour de NoëlThe fact sheet gives another day: entry is free on the first Sunday of each month.
What the source says
« l'accès aux collections de la plupart des musées nationaux est gratuit le 1er dimanche de chaque mois. »
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: « Quand peut-on visiter gratuitement la plupart des musées nationaux ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR). The Ministry's wording: “Quand peut-on visiter gratuitement des lieux culturels en France ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Patrimoine français : l’accès à la culture” (French).
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