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World Heritage Sites in France Quiz

From Gothic cathedrals to Roman works, explore UNESCO sites across France. Test your knowledge of locations, eras, and landmarks on the World Heritage List.

Which tidal island crowned by an abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Mont‑Saint‑Michel and its Bay

Île d’Yeu

Belle‑Île

Île de Ré (historical term)

Mont‑Saint‑Michel is famed for dramatic tides and medieval architecture. The surrounding bay forms part of the site.

Which royal residence and gardens near Paris are inscribed by UNESCO?

Château de Vincennes

Château de Fontainebleau

Palace and Park of Versailles

Palace of the Tuileries

Versailles symbolizes absolutist monarchy and landscape design. Its palatial complex and gardens are renowned worldwide.

Which cathedral noted for exceptional stained glass is a World Heritage Site?

Reims Cathedral

Notre‑Dame de Paris

Amiens Cathedral

Chartres Cathedral

Chartres retains extensive original medieval glass. It is a touchstone of High Gothic architecture.

Which ancient Roman aqueduct bridge in Occitanie is on the List?

Pont Neuf

Pont d’Avignon

Pont Alexandre III

Pont du Gard

The Pont du Gard spans the Gardon River as part of an aqueduct. Its masonry showcases Roman engineering.

Which city’s papal palace and bridge form part of a World Heritage ensemble?

Arles

Avignon

Nîmes

Aix‑en‑Provence

Avignon includes the Palais des Papes and the famed bridge. The ensemble reflects 14th‑century papal presence in France.

Which fortified medieval city in Aude is recognized by UNESCO?

Bayeux

Carcassonne

Saint‑Malo

Sarlat‑la‑Canéda

The Cité de Carcassonne preserves walls and towers after major restorations. It illustrates medieval military architecture.

Which cultural landscape along a major river is inscribed between Sully‑sur‑Loire and Chalonnes?

The Loire Valley

The Rhône Valley

The Dordogne Valley

The Seine Valley

The Loire Valley site encompasses châteaux, towns, and vineyards. It reflects interactions between people and river over centuries.

Which historic urban site at the confluence of Rhône and Saône is on the List?

Historic Site of Lyon

Historic Centre of Grenoble

Historic Centre of Dijon

Old Town of Annecy

Lyon’s site spans Roman, medieval, and Renaissance districts. Its urban fabric displays continuity across eras.

Which Atlantic port city is inscribed as the “Port of the Moon”?

Bordeaux

Le Havre

La Rochelle

Nantes

Bordeaux’s crescent‑shaped river bend inspired the name. The site highlights 18th‑century urban planning and façades.

Which UNESCO site encompasses major landmarks along the Seine in the capital?

Paris, Latin Quarter

Paris, Montmartre District

Paris, Banks of the Seine

Paris, Île Saint‑Louis only

The Banks of the Seine site includes monuments such as the Louvre and Notre‑Dame. It captures the historic riverside core.

Starter

Nice try. Revisit major UNESCO‑listed places across France to strengthen the basics.

Solid

Good eye for French UNESCO sites. Learn more about periods and criteria to level up.

Expert!

Magnifique—your command of France’s UNESCO heritage is thorough and precise.

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