La Géographie de la France
France is a magnificent country rich in untouched nature and splendorous mountains, rivers, lush forests, and oceans. It is the largest country in Western Europe and is one of the most influential global powers. Within this vast country is some of the world’s best foods and wines; Roquefort-sur-Soulzon yields the world-famous Roquefort cheese and Champagne yields Champagne, the world-renowned sparkling wine. With all of this combined, France is
France is the largest country in Western Europe and stretches over 643,427 square kilometers, approximately eighty percent of the size of Texas. **Add that the 643k includes overseas**Metropolitan France, which exclusively consists of continental (or mainland) France and the island of Corsica, is approximately 551,500 square kilometers in area. France has a hexagonal shape and is consistently referred to as L’Hexagone. France’s hexagonal shape allows it to border many European countries such as Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, and Andorra. With a population of 62,392,846 people, France undoubtedly has many different cultures and traditions.
Picturesque landscapes, quaint castles, and chic cities lie within France’s seemingly endless landmass.
Paris, the capital of France, is the most densely populated city in the country, with an estimated population of over two million people. Paris is known as the “city of romance” and receives thirty million foreign visitors per year. The most famous tourist attractions are the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame de Paris. Although Paris is the most populous, Marseille comes in second place with over 852,395 residents. Marseille is the oldest commune in France, with d...
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...er between Spain and France. They extend an enormous 430 kilometers from the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to the Bay of Biscay in the northwest (Encyclopedia Brittanica). The landscape of France is purely unique and breathtaking–from the mountain tops to the coastline lies some of the most stunning terrain in Europe!
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The larger of the two subgroups, Cajun French, is more properly known in today’s society as Louisiana French. Cajuns are an ethic group that is comprised of the Acadian exiles. The Acadians are a group of French speaking people who travelled from Canada to Louisiana in the late eighteenth century. The reason they wore forced to leave Acadia is because of the British Conquest. The language of the Acadians originated from the French of seventeenth century France. Once they arrived and settl...
France has had a presence in North America since long before the birth of the United States. Most American history looks back at France's presence on the continent largely from the British side of events that occurred. W. J. Eccles' France In America introduces readers to French history in North America drawing largely from the french side of events. Eccles begins the book around the year 1500 with early french exploration and the events that eventually lead to colonization. France In America details the events that took place in France and french colonies from colonial beginnings to the years following the American Revolution.
called the New Paris, or the modern capital of Europe. The streets , buildings and the services
New Orleans was, and is still, known for their diverse atmosphere due to African, Caribbean, and European influences. The city’s richness in culture and history is what attracts tourists, from all over the country, to New Orleans. There is not only diversity when comparing New Orleans to other cities but also diversity between the different areas of New Orleans as well. Some of these locations include the French Quarter, City Park, and the Aquarium of Americas. The French Quarter consists of the city’s best restaurants which features cuisines from all over the world, a European style marketplace, many museums and theaters to display art pieces of different cultures, and...
There are many cumulative events that have influenced Western Civilization reflective in today’s modern world, but the most impactful was the French Revolution. Western Civilization has many historic milestones building to the world as we know it, but none set such broad themes that are felt in our everyday life. Many of these themes have become so ingrained into the way we live that we can’t understand a world without them. For this reason, the effects of the French Revolution molded the westernized world more so than any other event. I consider the French Revolution the catalyst to how our world is shaped today. It’s ideas and events continue to echo through our lives century after century.
The lifestyle in France, just like in all other European countries, has changed dramatically since the early 1700’s. People went from farmers to factory owners to all of the professions of today’s society. The main reason for the great changes in lifestyle that occurred in France was the Industrial Revolution, which urbanized most of France. But the Industrial Revolution was not the only thing that changed France. The monarchy fell the church changed, and the role people had in their jobs and family life change drastically.
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Compared to other countries, France’s economy is the fourth largest in the world. France is a very industrialized nation, yet it has kept some of the cultural characteristics that contribute to its old-world charm. The economy is “exceptionally diversified” (“Economic Structure”, 1). It produces everything from aircrafts to pharmaceuticals.
The location of New France was North America. North America was an area colonized by France which stretched from New Foundland to Hudson Bay to the Rocky Mountains all the way down to the Gulf of Mexico. All the territory was divided into 5 different colonies and those colonies were: Canada, Acadia, Hudson Bay, New Foundland(Plaisance), and Louisiana.
Beyond anyone’s wildest imaginations, there is a place, a sanctuary from the busy modern world in which we dwell in; It’s called the Pyrenees. This fulfilling opportunity displays how the family can spend a few peaceful days climbing the summit of extraordinair and grazing on the meadows of imagination. But of-course, the possibilities are boundless here at this robust mountain range. This once in a lifetime experience is open to everyone but, few take it, it would be an irrational move not to go, so please, do consider. The Pyrenees is located between France and Spain. The steep hills and the crashing waterfalls glistening in the morning sunlight, make this one of the most beautiful places in the world, and trendy places for travel. The rocky division between France and Spain clearly models differentialities of both land and culture of the two countries. Along with these spectacular sights, there are some colorful ways to spend this vacation for instance, attending the Tour De France, and loving up on the Great Pyrenees dog. To further introduce these magnificent features of the Pyrenees, We will give you the more in-depth information
The French culture is known worldwide by its arts and lifestyle. There are many countries in Europe, South America and African are influence by the French culture not just the US. First we have artists like Nicolas Poussin and Louise Moillon who develop a more advance art style. Next is Michel de Montaigne a French philosopher that made essays and writes about the brain advances literature worldwide. They have beautiful architecture and garden, for example The Palace of Versailles and Hall of Mirrors. Third haute couture talk about the high fashion of France spread through Europe and change fashion. Finally, cuisine the evolutionary of food in France and food we still eat today. These are the people and art we owe the French from its culture
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Paris is known for having good baguettes and duck. Paris is also known for having many bakeries with croissants. I would prefer trying all of the foods in Paris that aren’t in America. Another thing I would like to experience is their culture. I want to be in Paris on July 14, Bastille Day, because it’s on the same date as my dad’s birthday and four days after my own.