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Which of these rivers flows in France?
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Correct answer: The Rhône. The Rhône flows in France. It starts in Switzerland and flows into the Mediterranean. It crosses Lyon, Valence, Avignon and Arles. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Les fleuves français” (in French). The other three choices are explained below.
Sources: Sheet “Les fleuves français” (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 RhôneLe RhôneCorrect answer. The Rhône flows in France. It starts in Switzerland and flows into the Mediterranean. It crosses Lyon, Valence, Avignon and Arles.
- ✗ The DanubeLe DanubeIt is not among the five French rivers.
- ✗ The ThamesLa TamiseIt is not among the five French rivers.
- ✗ The ElbeL'ElbeIt is not among the five French rivers.
What the source says
« Le Rhône naît en Suisse dans les Alpes, à 1 850 mètres d’altitude, et se jette dans la Méditerranée. »
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: « Lequel de ces fleuves coule en France ? ». 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: “Quel fleuve coule en France ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Les fleuves français” (French).
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