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Which mountain range lies between France and Italy?
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Correct answer: The Alps. It is the Alps. They mark the limit between France and Italy, and partly Switzerland. The Alps are in the south-east of France. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Les frontières de la France” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Les frontières de la 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
- ✓ The AlpsLes AlpesCorrect answer. It is the Alps. They mark the limit between France and Italy, and partly Switzerland. The Alps are in the south-east of France.
- ✗ The PyreneesLes PyrénéesThe Pyrenees are the border with Spain.
- ✗ The VosgesLes VosgesThe Vosges are on the border with Germany.
- ✗ The Massif centralLe Massif centralThe Massif central is not among the natural borders named in the fact sheet.
What the source says
« Au sud-est : les Alpes marquent la limite entre la France et l’Italie et, en partie, la Suisse. »
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: « Quelle chaîne de montagnes est située entre la France et l’Italie ? ». 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) and on the naturalisation list (PDF read on 14 October 2026). The Ministry's wording: “Quelle chaîne de montagnes est située entre la France et l'Italie ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Les frontières de la France” (French).
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