France

France is one of the world's top tourist destinations, and there's plenty to get your teeth stuck into, from great cities like Paris, Bordeaux and Marseille to the prehistoric sites of the Vézère valley and Brittany's beautiful coastline.

 

  • France is the world’s most popular tourist destination
  • France is the largest country in the EU and known as ‘the hexagon’
  • Louis XIX was the king of France for just 20 minutes, the shortest ever reign
  • Liberté, égalitié, fraternité meaning ‘liberty, equality and fraternity’ (or brotherhood) is the national motto of France
  • The French Army was the first to use camouflage in 1915 (World War 1)
  • The French have produced a number of world-renown inventions
  • France was the first country in the world to ban supermarkets from throwing away or destroying unsold food

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About Destination

France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is also renowned for its wines and sophisticated cuisine. Lascaux‚s ancient cave drawings, Lyon‚s Roman theater and the vast Palace of Versailles attest to its …

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Special Food

1. Soupe   l’oignon This is a traditional French soup made of onions and beef stock, usually served with croutons and melted cheese on top. The soup’s origins can be traced as far back as the Romans ‚ typically a poor dish ‚ although the current version dates from the 18th century. The remarkable taste in French onion soup is …

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Do’s & Dont’s

France Don’ts Do not start a talk with a Frenchman in English. The French take pride in their language, and the best way to show your respect for that is to do your best to speak French, even if it‚s just a badly pronounced word. Do not shake hands if you should exchange ‚la bise‚, the kiss on the cheek. …

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