History, geography and culture

Quelle ville est un grand port maritime ?Which city is a major seaport?

Answer

MarseilleMarseille

Explanation

Marseille, on the Mediterranean, is one of France's largest seaports, along with Le Havre, and the largest on the Mediterranean. Dijon, Clermont-Ferrand and Limoges are far from the sea.

Source: Livret du citoyen (ministère de l'Intérieur)Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

DijonDijon
MarseilleMarseille (Correct answer)
Clermont-FerrandClermont-Ferrand
LimogesLimoges

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