France
Facts
French Population
There are over 65 Million live in France. The
five highest populated French areas are:
Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice and Toulouse.
French Civil War/ French Revolution
The French Civil War began in the
reign of King Louis XVI and Queen
Mary Antoinette (who was Austrian)
who were later overthrown when
King Louis was recognised, trying to
escape, on the back of a coin!
The peasants won and France is now
ruled by a Republic.
France’s Favourite Foods
Some of the dishes France are as
followed:
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Frogs Legs
Snails
Crepes ( like pancakes)
Potatoes
Soufflé
Croissant
Paun Au chocolate
Soufflé
French Football League Teams
Some of the best football teams in France include:
Paris St Germain , Marseille, Montepillar and
Lyon. The national team have also have won the
World Cup once in 1998
Racing in France
There are 2 main races in France. One of
the 2 is a cycling race it is called Tour De
France and last year a British man called
Bradley Wiggins won it! Another is the
Monaco Grand Prix and it’s a Car Race (
F1).
Famous French Leaders
• Marechal Leclerc- WW2 Leader
• Napoleon Bonaparte- established new
militarily era
• Joffre- WW1 leader who beat the
Germans
• Joan of Arc- 100 Year War Leader
• Devout- Napoleon’s Marshall