Which European river flows through the heart of Paris, crossed by famous historic bridges such as Pont Neuf and Pont des Arts?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Seine River
- Step 1: The Seine River flows for 777 kilometers across northern France, winding through Paris where it divides the city into the Left Bank (Rive Gauche) and Right Bank (Rive Droite).
- Step 2: It flows into the English Channel (La Manche) at Le Havre.
Answer
Seine River
Why not the others: 'Loire River' is the longest river in France, famous for its Renaissance châteaux; 'Rhone River' flows from Switzerland southward into the Mediterranean Sea; 'Garonne River' flows through Toulouse and Bordeaux into the Atlantic.
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