France
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Major Cities
France’s capital is Paris. Other well known major cities
include Bordeaux, Marseille and Lyon.
Paris
Paris
Paris is famous for its attractions
like the Eiffel Tower, and its cafes
and also the scenery. It is known
as “The City of Light”.
In 2013 more tourists visited
France than any other country in
the world. 84.7 million people
traveled there that year.
La Tour Eiffel
The Eiffel Tower is an
iron lattice
tower located on
the Champ de
Mars in Paris. Built in
1889, it has become
both a
global icon of France
and one of the most
recognizable
structures in the
world. The tower is
the tallest building in
Paris and the mostvisited paid
monument in the
world.
also known as
La dame de fer (the iron lady)
Louvre Museum
This is one of the world’s most famous art museums. Here,
they hold many famous art pieces including the Mona Lisa.
Notre Dame de Paris
French for Our Lady of Paris
It is a Gothic, Catholic cathedral located in Paris. It is widely considered
one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in France and in
Europe.
The Tour de France
Every summer in France, thousands of
professional bike riders enter in the Tour de
France. This race is a 3,600 kilometer, or about
2,300 mile, bike race. It is known all over the world.
Many tourists come from all over to watch and
participate in this race.
The Beaches in France
Tourists also go to France to visit the
beaches along the Mediterranean. These
are some pictures of what some look like.
Monet’s Garden
Another famous place in France is Monet’s
Garden. It is where the famous painter
Claude Monet grew up. It is right outside of
Paris, France and where he painted many of
his famous pieces.
Northern Vineyards in France
The Northern part of France is also known for its
vineyards. Many tourists come to see them and
experience the work that goes on there.
The Statue of Liberty
The French have a statue of
liberty right outside of Paris. It
is just like the one they gave
to the US in 1886.
The French Alps
Tourists also go to France to ski the French alps. The Alps in
France are near its border with Italy.
Champs Elysees
The Champs Elysees is a big arch
in Paris. It is about 6,000 feet tall.
It is known as one of the most
beautiful arches in France.
LIFESTYLE
CHEEK KISSING
 French people cheek kiss
to greet each others
between family and
friends, even between
men. The number of
kisses varies according to
the region, from 1 to 4
(e.g. Paris and most of
the North), and
occasionally up to 5 in
Corsica.
LANGUAGE
 French used to be the language of the
nobility and diplomacy all across Europe and
in the Ottoman Empire. It was the world’s
first real international language until English
replaced it in the mid-20th century.
 French is still the official language of 30
countries worldwide.
French Food
The French are also famous for their cuisine.
The French are known for their chocolates,
cheeses and breads like croissants.
FOOD & DRINKS
In France:
 There are over 300 kinds of French cheeses.
 Crêpes originated from Brittany (western France) and is
one of the most popular foods in Europe.
 Wine has been made in France since Roman times. In
2004, the country produced 56.6 millions hectoliters of
wine.
CREPES
CROISSANTS
FASHION
Christian Lacroix
Pierre Cardin
Coco Chanel
Christian Dior
LACOSTE
Yves Saint Laurent